Floor Covering Installer articles from March 2007

Floor Covering Installer archives from March 2007

New e-Newsletter helps installers stay on top of the latest news and products.(Editorial)
March 1, 2007... In December, Floor Covering Installer launched the first edition of its new, monthly e-newsletter, an easy, informative way to stay on top of the latest news and products in the floor covering installation industry. For the busy professional,...

Repairing gaps in wood floors.(Wood: NOFMA Tip Sheet)
March 1, 2007... "Gaps between boards" is one of the most often registered complaints with a wood floor. Customer expectations should include the fact that normal gaps will occur during seasons that are dry, most often associated with the heating season. Also,...

Dust containment reduces installer health concerns.
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hardwood floors have become a popular design element in both new and pre-owned homes. Including hardwood floors in newly constructed homes adds quality and value, while older homes with hardwood floors are seen as...

Mitered outside corner, template method.(Resilient: Resilient Installation Corner)
March 1, 2007... The mitered out side corner is the most difficult part of a flash cove installation. It requires a lot of attention to detail along with some of the most precision cutting techniques in the resilient flooring industry. Finding the ability...

Take your time with cork: when specifying, installing, finishing and maintaining cork floors, a careful step-by-step approach assures success.(Resilient: Let's Talk Resilient)
March 1, 2007... Since my last column about cork about two years ago, I have had hundreds of calls about cork flooring, and developed a one-hour training program called "The Fascinating World of Cork", which I have presented a number of times and which has been...

Understanding adhesives.
March 1, 2007... In an ever changing world new technology exists all around us. Adhesives for floor covering are no different in that respect. The most common misconception about adhesives is "that'll do". Adhesives are not only designed specifically for...

Latest tools make carpet installation and removal a snap.(Tool Guide)
March 1, 2007... Have you ever been given or picked up a tool or something that you were immediately impressed or excited with? That was the way I was with the Ultimate Scraper Blade. I was given one at the CFI convention a couple of years ago. I...

Thinset: so what's all the confusion about?(Ceramic: Ceramic Tile Education Foundation: Tile Talk)
March 1, 2007... Thinset! So just how confusing do you want to make it? There can be nothing more bewildering in the tile industry today than thinset mortar but grout is or soon to be a close second. How bad can it be? In counting the complete thinset product...

Sound reduction solutions: what the ratings mean, and how to select the right products to get the results you need.
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Earlier this year, I took my wife to see the movie "The Devil Wears Prada" with Meryl Streep, because this is what a man in love does. I have to say that I was amused by one scene, where fashionable young women in...

For effective noise reduction, let's hear it for a complete underfloor system.
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The laughter and squeals of little children might be sweet music to a mother's ears, but to neighbors living in increasingly popular multi-unit housing, often it is simply "noise." And what about the loud office guy...

NTCA to commemorate 60th anniversary with Total Solutions conference.(Industry News)(Conference news)
March 1, 2007... In honor of its 60th anniversary, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will hold its fourth annual Total Solutions business and technical conference Oct. 11-13, 2007, at the Tradewinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach, Fla. The...

Associations combine efforts to helping CTEF expand, provide more installation training nationwide.(Industry News)
March 1, 2007... The Association of Ceramic Tile Manufacturers of Spain (ASCER), the Association of Italian Ceramic Tile & Refractory Manufacturers (Assopiastrelle), and the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) have joined the Tile Council of America...

Basic to host Pro Schools in new training facility.(Industry News)
March 1, 2007... Toledo, Ohio-based Basic Coatings has opened the doors to its new 7,500 sq. foot training facility in hosting its Basic Pro Schools. Programs range from basic product knowledge to advanced finishing, sanding and installation techniques. ...

Correction.(Industry News)(Correction notice)
March 1, 2007... In the January/February issue of Floor Covering Installer, p.44, "2110" should be "2010". Floor Covering Installer regrets this error.

Laticrete International.(People)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Laticrete International has named Nick Macrino architectural group manager. He will report directly to the North America sales manager. In his new position, Macrino will implement the "goals of Laticrete to secure...

Basic Coatings.(People)
March 1, 2007... Basic Coatings has named Rob Johnson national training manager. The 32-year industry veteran will be responsible for instructing advanced finishing, sanding, and installation techniques, in addition to providing product knowledge to all Basic...

Industry veteran Richard LaRocca has been appointed Best Tile Distributors' contractor sales manager for its Shrewsbury, Mass. Location.(People)
March 1, 2007... Industry veteran Richard LaRocca has been appointed Best Tile Distributors' contractor sales manager for its Shrewsbury, Mass. Location. He is responsible for the company's reentry into the commercial sector with contractor-specific training...

Dan Snipes, BonaKemi.(People)
March 1, 2007... Dan Snipes, BonaKemi USA's quality assurance manager, has been distinguished as a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence by the American Society for Quality (ASQ). The ASQ recognition comes only after the applicant passes a...

Delmhorst Instrument Co.(Distributor appointments)
March 1, 2007... Delmhorst Instrument Co. has named Taylor Tools preferred national distributor of its moisture meter product line, with emphasis on Delmhorst's TotalCheck meter.

Bonsal American has appointed National Gypsum Co. as its new supplier.(Distributor appointments)
March 1, 2007... Bonsal American has appointed National Gypsum Co. as its new supplier for cement backer board.

Roppe Corp. has named Calgary, Canada-based Primco Ltd.(Distributor appointments)
March 1, 2007... Roppe Corp. has named Calgary, Canada-based Primco Ltd. Distributor of its complete product line throughout its western Canadian distributing facilities.

KBIS to showcase latest trends, products during industry show and conference.(Calendar)(Conference news)
March 1, 2007... The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference, slated for May 7-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will feature the latest trends, products and ideas for the kitchens and bathrooms of tomorrow. The expo portion of the event runs May 8-10,...

Upcoming industry events.(Industry News)(Calendar)
March 1, 2007... FCICA 25th Anniversary Convention--San Francisco, Calif., (248) 661-5015, March 14-17. www.fcica.com ITSS--Miami, Fla. (866) 721-3535, March 23-25. www.internationaltileandstoneshow.com Stone Expo East-Atlanta, Ga. (866) 550-6808 or...

Tramex's CMExpert suited for pre- and post-installation.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 360 Tramex TRAMEX'S CMEXPERT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tramex's has taken the wraps off its new multi-purpose moisture meter, CMExpert. The product combines nondestructive moisture and humidity measurement for concrete, gypsum and...

DriTac goes 'green' with 7500 Eco-Urethane adhesive.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 308 DriTac Adhesive Group DRITAC'S ECO-URETHANE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An environmentally friendly urethane adhesive is the latest addition to DriTac' s line of products. The 7500 Eco-Urethane premium wood flooring adhesive is...

Adjustable Master Rac tool new from Racatac Products.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 318 Racatac Products Inc. RACATAC PRODUCTS' MASTER RAC [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Racatac Products Inc. presents the Master Rac, a rolling tool for installers that features three configurations. The Master Rac features double-padded,...

Thermosoft offers its radiant floor heating mat to installers.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 352 Thermosoft THERMOTILE[TM] FROM THERMOSOFT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The system has zero EMF and offers a lifetime warranty. Thermosoft's 1/8-inch, contractor grade heating mats are designed to minimize floor height and lay flat...

Gripper Edge makes carpet tack strip for the professional carpet installer.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 356 Southern Cross SOUTHERN CROSS' GRIPPER EDGE TACK STRIP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company thoroughly tests and controls the quality of the product. Having invested thousands of dollars in the tack strip machines, Gripper Edge...

Carpet Shims' Extend-A-Shims provide hard-to-sub-floor taper.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 350 Carpet Shims CARPET SHIMS' EXTEND-A-SHIMS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carpet Shims' Extend-A-Shims provide hard-to-sub-floor taper Carpet Shims' new Extend-A-Shims is avail able in 5/8" by 6" by 48", 1/2" by 6" by 48" and 3/8" by...

Four different blade sizes with Turbo's Master TURBO Groover.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 348 Leo Martinez Enterprises TURBO HEAT WELDING TOOL'S MASTER TURBO GROOVER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURBO Heat Welding Tools says that their Master TURBO Groover is the only groover in the world that can groove all the way to the...

Lam-Hammer introduces new installation tool.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 342 Lam-Hammer LAM-HAMMER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lam-Hammer introduces an installation tool for laminate or engineered floors. Retailers-thwart problems before they occur while reducing installation time by 25%! Provide your...

TURBO's Super Turbo Nozzle packed with pre-heating jets.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 346 Leo Martinez Enterprises TURBO HEAT WELDING TOOL'S SUPER TURBO NOZZLE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURBO Heat Welding Tools' Super TURBO Nozzle welds approximately 10' per minute, three times faster than conventional speed tips, the...

Koester and Taylor intro Platinum product.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 322 W.F. Taylor TAYLOR/KOESTER 1410 PLATINUM MAC SYSTEM [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Koester America and W.F. Taylor Co. have taken the wraps off the 1410 Platinum MAC (Moisture Alkali Control System). The two-part system can be applied...

Lignomat's mini-Ligno S/D loaded with features.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 344 Lignomat LIGNOMAT'S MINI-LIGNO S/D [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lignomat introduces the mini-Ligno S/D for wood and non-wood building materials such as drywall and gypsum. The meter features a digital read out, two wood species...

Multiple turnkey options available from The Master's Touch.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 338 The Master's Touch THE MASTER'S TOUCH [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Master's Touch has developed its line of tools and power units for tile and grout restoration. The company's restoration tools can help end-users achieve the...

Sinclair debuts all-in-one Leister Welding Kit.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 324 Sinclaire LEISTER KIT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Leister Professional Kit from Sinclair for welding homogenous floor and wall coverings comes complete with a welding gun, high-speed tip, pencil tip, feed roller, pull groover,...

Better Tools' offers versatility with interchangeable handles.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 330 Better Tools BETTER TOOLS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Better Tools' floor scrapers and Ultimate Scraper Blade feature four interchangeable auxiliary scraper handles including a ball end, steel end, "D" handle and "T" handle. The...

Raimondi's Skipper features Hands-free, timesaving design.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 336 Raimondi Tools U.S.A. RAIMONDI'S "SKIPPER" WASH BUCKET [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to Raimondi, its Skipper Wash Bucket has been engineered to save time and money while cleaning grout from walls and floors. The 6.6-gallon...

Westech formulates VersaTile adhesive for ease, portability.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 328 Westech Aerosol Corp. WESTECH AEROSOL VERSATILE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new solvent-based based adhesive designed for ease and portability has been formulated by Westech Corp. The multipurpose industrial adhesive is...

Midwest Trade Tool Catalog Touts large selection.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 334 Midwest Trade Tool, Inc. MIDWEST TRADE TOOL, INC. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Providing the highest grade of the tools, while maintaining a wide selection, is what Midwest Trade Tool focuses on, according to the company. In...

Regupol-QT Impact Sound Insulation touts versatility.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
March 1, 2007... 326 Dodge-Regupol Inc. REGUPOL-QT IMPACT SOUND INSULATION [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Formulated from resilient recycled rubber, Impact Sound Insulation from Regupol-QT is engineered to provide better sound control, and can be used...

Details and what they entail III.(Resilient: You Make the Call)
March 1, 2007... This will be, hopefully, the final drain detail on this subject. But never say never, right? That's floor covering for you. We all need to pay attention to the particular job site conditions we are confronted with on a daily basis. Most of the...

Keys to being a professional installer.(Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association)
March 1, 2007... As manager of installation services for a large flooring contractor, here are four key things that define the professional installer and make my life easier: Can the installer do what he says he can do? Many times we are quick to jump into a...