Floor Covering Installer articles from May 2003

Floor Covering Installer archives from May 2003

A point of reference. (FCI Editorial).(floorcovering installation)(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... Welcome to this new, special edition of Floor Covering Installer, our Troubleshooting Reference Guide. This is the first of two new issues this year; the next will be the October issue, which will be an Underlayment and Subfloor Preparation...

Carpet troubleshooting: OK, so now what do I do? (A Carpet Installer's Notebook).
May 1, 2003... Following are several common carpet-related questions, followed by answers that can help installers to save time and avoid frustration. Question: We get to the job site and realize we don't have any garbage bags. Now what do we do? ...

You may never use a wax ring again.
May 1, 2003... New! Wax-Free[TM] Bowl Gasket offers a better way to install a toilet. Toilet installation used to be a messy, tedious job. But those wax ring headaches are gone now that Fluidmaster's new Wax-Free[TM] Bowl Gasket is on the job. This...

Crack isolation techniques. (Treatise on Tile).
May 1, 2003... Ancient tile installations were built on massive structures that completely shielded the tiles from movement or temperature fluctuations. Movement within a structure, especially shear forces, can crack, dislodge, or otherwise damage tiles and...

Understanding adhesives. (From the Technical Expert).
May 1, 2003... Adhesives serve many purposes in floorcovering installation, with the main purpose being to hold your flooring in place. They may also be formulated to have additional features to protect your job. One such feature is flexibility, as shown in...

Powernail[R]: make it easy on yourself--use the best Powernailers[R] and Powercleats[R] nails.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... If your installing T&G flooring--use the best--Powernail[R] nailers and Powercleats[R] nails. From 5/16' to 33/32" thick flooring, prefinished or unfinished, sports flooring or engineered T&G flooring, it all goes together better with...

Fungus among us. (You Make the Call).(mold under floor coverings)
May 1, 2003... Indoor air quality has been a buzzword used in our industry for almost two decades. Quite simply, it means the quality of the air we breathe when we are at work, home or at play within an enclosed space. There are even industrial hygienists...

Resolving complaints. (FCICA News).
May 1, 2003... How you begin will often determine how you end in handling an installation or service complaint. Following are some guidelines to follow for resolving complaints effectively. Listen. Let the client talk and explain in detail exactly what...

Tricks of the trade. (Namba's World).
May 1, 2003... Those tricks of the trade, the little things we as installers do to make our jobs a little easier, look better, and make us look good too; here are a few that I have found to be useful. Full Spread Installation of Resilient Flooring ...

CFI news. (CFI Report).(pattern workshop)
May 1, 2003... Patterns are the look, and nobody makes them more inviting and colorful than Dalton, Ga. CFI and Roberts/QEP are sponsoring an intensive, training workshop on patterns of all types by many Manufacturers June 2-3, 2003, at the Madrid Theatre in...

Troubleshooting a cupping condition in wood flooring. (Nofma Tip Sheet).
May 1, 2003... One of the most common complaint issues with a new wood floor is cupping. The irregular surface can be very unsightly, and any glare accentuates the condition. Remember, with any wood floor, the standard of acceptance is: "Inspection should be...

Thinset: it is not just sand and cement anymore. (Ceramic).
May 1, 2003... While it may sound simple enough, selecting the proper product for any thinset application is any- thing but simple anymore. Manufacturers have responded to the needs of the consumer, builder, and installer with a dizzying array of products....

Pergo earns NALFA certification status. (Industry News).(North American Laminate Flooring Association )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Pergo Inc. recently submitted its laminate flooring products for industry standards testing. Every product tested passed and, in December 2002, the company was granted official standards certification by the North American Laminate Flooring...

Pergo extends, expands commercial warranty on Pergo Select. (Industry News).(Perstorp Flooring AB)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Pergo Select Limited Commercial Warranty has been extended from seven to 10 years. This newly extended warranty applies to a broader range of commercial applications beyond light commercial settings. A complete applications guide, along...

NAC Products adds two new sales representatives. (Industry News).(National Applied Construction Products appoints Paul Bronikowski and Tom Lynch )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... National Applied Construction (NAC) Products has added Paul Bronikowski and Tom Lynch to its sales team. Bronikowski will represent Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pittsburgh and Nashville. Lynch will represent Northern Illinois...

NOFMA to hold Certified Wood Flooring Inspectors Course in July. (Industry News).
May 1, 2003... The Wood Flooring Manufacture's Association (NOFMA) will hold its second Certified Wood Flooring Inspectors Course, July 19-23 in Memphis at the Agricenter International. The five-day course is limited to 20 participants. The course is intended...

TCA members participate in Tiling project for Give Kids the World. (Industry News).(Tile Council of America Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Tile Council of America Inc. (TCA) and its members participated in a special tiling project for Give Kids the World (GKTW) during Coverings 2003 in Orlando. TCA members Interstyle Ceramic and Glass Ltd., Burnaby, British Columbia;...

Harley Davidson showroom utilizes Pergo Select flooring. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... A Harley Davidson store owner in Appleton, Wis., Sandy Doughty, turned to Pergo Select for laminate flooring in her showroom. To support and showcase the store's premium motorcycles, the store's owner had 8,000 feet of Pergo Select Virginia...

NWFA convention grows. (Industry News).(National Wood Flooring Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)'s 18th Annual Education Conference and Wood Flooring Expo exceeded growth expectations for 2003. This year's convention, which was held April 9 - 12 at the America's Center in St. Louis, Mo. boasted...

Laticrete produces waterproofing membrane for wet and underwater areas. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... Laticrete 9235 Waterproofing Membrane is a thin, load-bearing, liquid-applied waterproofing designed specifically for wet areas and continuous underwater applications. The membrane can be installed under ceramic rile, payers, brick or...

Poseidon Waterborne Sealers are newest finishes from Delta Tech. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... Delta Tech's Poseidon Waterborne Sealers are designed for a superior floor finish. Specifically formulated for use in hardwood floors, Poseidon Sealers feature low VOCs (250 g/l) and offer excellent buffing charactertisrics, forming a fine...

James Hardie releases Hardibacker EZ Grid. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... James Hardie Building Products has announced a new generation of its popular Hardibacker Ultimate Cement Board, with Hardibacker EZ Grid. Designed with a one-inch guide, Hardibacker EZ grid is designed to be easy to lay out, score and snap. ...

APAC introduces two new vinyl adhesives. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... All Purpose Adhesive Co. (APAC) introduces two new vinyl sheet goods adhesives expanding the VinylGrip brands. VG551 and VG521 are nonflammable latex-based adhesives, formulated to be resistant to stains, mildew and fungus. VG551 is part...

MAPEI releases Ulta/Color Grout. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... MAPEI has released Ultra/Color Grout, a product specially formulated with proprietary ingredients designed to eliminate efflorescence and grout color variance. Ultra/Color Grout meets or exceeds ANSI A118.6 requirements, and is...

GE Protimeter meters meet ASTM standards. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... GE Protimeter provides instruments for installers and inspectors to employ the new and more effective ASTM method for checking moisture, providing time and cost savings. The design of Protimeter hygrometers, with interchangeable Hygrostick...

NuHeat offers tile warming system between tile and subfloor. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... NuHeat offers an electric radiant mat system composed of thin heating wires embedded in durable material. This mat is installed between tiles and the subfloor, resulting in a heating tile system. There ate more than 60 standard mat sizes...

Aqua Mix offers myriad solutions for tile, stone and grout care. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... Aqua Mix offers a variety of products for tile, stone and grout care. The company's daily use cleaners are nontoxic and are designed to remove soap scum and food stains from tile and grout. Discolored grout can be cleaned and restored with the...

Columbia Forest Products launches alder plywood product. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... Columbia Forest Products has launched Columbia Alder, a fine-face, alder veneer plywood product from the Pacific Northwest. With a fine, light grain pattern and consistent color, Columbia Alder is featured in hues ranging from honey to pale...

Famowood manufactures environmental safe wood filler. (Products Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... Famowood Water-Based Wood Filler is a product that has little to no impact on the environment, while maintaining the quality of solvent-based products, according to the company. Famowood Water-Based Wood Filler maintains all of the...

Sinclair offers Planetary Grinders. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
May 1, 2003... Sinclair introduces of an advanced line of Planetary Grinders. "DiaLgic" is available in 3 models: 530 (21-inch), 680 (27-inch), 820 (32-inch). Designed for wet or dry grinding of marble, terrazzo, granite, concrete, the DiaLogic line is...

Installation training clinics & schools.
May 1, 2003... CARPET Dupont-Mohawk Sponsored CFI Installation seminars. Dupont and Mohawk are sponsoring CFI Certification seminars nationwide. For details, call (800) 248-8582, ext. 239. Lees Carpet Institute ensures that installers get personal...

Carpet Shim. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... New from Carpet Shims, Ltd Side Shims finishes transitions easily! Side Shims are used in conjunction with the Original 32" x 8" Carpet Shims to solve the height difference between carpet and ceramic or hardwood floors. Made of the same...

Orcon. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Orcon is proud to offer a full line of products ranging from Professional wet saws and cutters, to ergonomic trowels and accessories. Orcon has everything the installer needs to get the job done right the first time. www.orcon.com,...

TimberGrass. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... U.S.-based TimberGrass(r) Fine Bamboo Flooring is available Site-finished or Prefinished 3-5/8" and 8-1/4" wide. This American company provides exact milling that installs and finishes like any traditional hardwood. The company's complete...

Sawtec. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... The Sawtec(r) Tile-Vac cuts out tile, mortar or grout joints virtually dust free. The Tile-Vac comes complete with grinder, vacuum housing, reusable dust collection bag and six feet of hose. The patented system routes the dust down the hose and...

Hardwood industry. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... The EZ PRO INJECTOR[TM] a heavy-duty injection system for Hardwood Flooring. Glue penetrates a 1/16" drilled hole, fills the void/hollow spot and eliminates detection. Forget about spending all your time and effort in tearing up a floor just to...

Novalis. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Novalis Launches Palazzo[TM] Luxury Tile & Plank Novalis Launches Palazzo[TM], a collection of 12"x12" tiles and 4"x36" planks that mimic slate, stone and wood. Palazzo's Unique L-Bevels provides the beauty of a seamless grouted...

Airsled, Inc. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Airsled[R] celebrates 20 years of solving load movement problems using innovative designs. Airsleds[R] can easily move heavy loads into tight places without damage to floors, overhangs or equipment. Since low force is required to move heavy...

C.H. Hanson. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... C.H. Hanson's a-SQUARE[R] folding squares provide the accuracy and handiness of conventional utility and framing squares, but can be folded to the profile of a yardstick for convenient storage. A-SQUARE models feature a patented...

Artistic Finishes. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Artistic Finishes is pleased to introduce the newest profile in our premium line of prefinished hardwood moldings... the bi-level reducer. This reducer provides a visually appealing, new look to any hardwood floor when transitioning to a...

Custom building products. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... RedGard[TM] Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane (formerly known as LevelQuik[TM] Waterproofing and Ann-Fracture Membrane), is a water-based, easy-to-use, elastomeric membrane that is easily applied with a roller, trowel or sprayer,...

Bullet Tools. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Bullet Tools Introduces Laminate Shear The MagnumShear(tm) produces a saw quality" cut on laminate and wood flooring without dust or electricity. It also cuts Carpet Tile, Tirex and other products up to 20" wide and 3/4" thick. For more...

Tramex Ltd. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... NEW Tramex CRH, the latest and most advanced moisture and relative humidity meter. The CRH combines 4 testing modes: * Moisture content (non-destructive impedance method.) * Internal relative humidity in concrete to ASTM F2170....

Dura Tool[TM] Inc. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... DURATOOL[TM] INC. introduces an innovative new T-Bar Refill with tapered edges that allow you to trim right up to the baseboards. The DURAFOAM[TM] Refill is designed for use with both waterborne and oil finishes and can be used with any...

Innovatech. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Innovatech introduces Schwambom BEF 301 scarifier Innovatech Products & Equipment Co. introduces the Schwamborn BEF 301 12-inch scarifier to its line of surface preparation equipment. The Schwamborn BEF 301 features forward and reverse...

Fluidmaster. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Fluidmaster Firs-All Connectors Simplify Toilet Installation Fluidmaster helps flooring professionals take the guesswork out of choosing a toilet connector with Fits-All* NO-BURST[R] Water Supply Connectors. Knowing the precise size of the...

Lignomat. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Lignomat offers a Professional Package P-6 including a pinless meter for quick-scan of large areas, a pin meter to pinpoint source of problem, Electrodes El 6 to measure concrete and other building materials, Electrode E12 to measure through...

Beno J. Gundlach Co. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... These patented Tips allow carpet edges to be sealed with any hot melt glue compatible with carpet backings. The unique design of these Tips assures excess glue is directed onto the backing of the carpet. Circle #114 on the Reader Inquiry...

M-tec. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... M-tec Mono-mix features variable-speed motor M-tec's highly versatile Mono-mix mixing pump is ideal for all kinds of self-levelling flooring products, according to M-tec. The Mono-mix features a variable speed motor with 4 different rpm...

Modern Carpet Tools Ltd. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Modern Carpet Tools Ltd. introduces concord 2000 peakless seam tape. This patended premium quality revolutionary 3' carpet tape is designed to eliminate seam hinging which is the cause of peaking. Our secret is the flat steel bars spaced every...

Tri synergy flexible films. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Carpet Cover is a self-adhering temporary protection film that provides superior carpet protection from workman activities. Floor Cover is a self-adhering temporary protection film that provides superior protection for tiles, stones,...

Teq-2100 Co. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Teq 2100 makes the following antipeak seam tapes: Patented Teq-50 features silicone treated paper, the GRID-LOK scrim, and real steel bars. Teq-Gold The Berber Buster, is perfect for berbers and soft-backed style carpets. Teq-50 d/s is...

Wagner. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Wagner Electronics releases MMC/MMI moisture meters Wagner Electronics announces the release of their MMC/MMI Series moisture meters. This new line of handheld meters was designed for use by flooring professionals, wood product...

Diamond tech. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... DTI offers a new full-color brochure featuring DL5000 and DL7000 band saws. This brochure offers a full page of customer testimonials and illustrations of intricate cuts made using DL5000 and DL7000. Easy to read comparison chart provides...

Fortin Bros. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... Fortin Brothers designs, develops and manufactures industrial floor covering tools. With over 40 years experience, the company brings to the industry the knowledge required to develop tools for professional floor installers like yourself...

Vaisala. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... HM44 Meets New ASTM Standard for Measuring Humidity in Concrete Vaisala's HM44 kit meets the new ASTM standard and is the ideal solution for easy, reliable and accurate measurement of humidity in concrete. During construction, it is...

Sawtec. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... The Sawtec[R] Grinder-Vac controls dust that slows down the operator and wastes rime on unnecessary cleanup. Allows other trades to work simultaneously. Use the Grinder-Vac for concrete cleaning, planing and removal of mastics, epoxies,...

ProKnee. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... ProKnee[R] introduces its new Goof Proof[TM] Wall Trimmer Beginner to professional cuts in glue down carpet, carpet tiles and soft sheet goods in under sixty seconds using standard slotted blades the can be adjusted super quickly for height...

M-D building products. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... M-D's new MultiFloor Transitions provide the ultimate DIY finishing trim between hard surface flooring and carpet. MultiFloor adjusts to varying floor heights, can be installed after the adjoining floors are in place, and has 6 different...

Racatac. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... The RACATAC[TM] is a new installer-designed tool that approaches working on your knees in a whole new way. Instead of sitting back on your heels, the adjustable seat provides the support, while taking pressure off knees, ankles and toes,...

Porta-Nails. (Products Literature on Display).
May 1, 2003... PNI Introduces the New & Improved Porta-Nailer Hammerhead Model 402 Porta-Nails, Inc. recently introduced a new and improved version of the Porta-Nailer Hammerhead. The new 402 Porta-Nailer is easier to use than ever before and has been...