Floor Covering Installer articles from May 2004

Floor Covering Installer archives from May 2004

Troubleshooting revisited.(FCI Editorial)
May 1, 2004... Last year, Floor Covering Installer launched two new issues, the Troubleshooting Reference Guide and the Underlayment and Subfloor Preparation Reference Guide, both of which were very well received by our readers. Because of the success of...

A case of the missing glue.(You Make the Call)
May 1, 2004... Because this is our Troubleshooting Reference Guide, I thought we could use a look at one of the largest growing problems in the commercial side of our business. But without giving away the cause, let me show and tell you the effects. The...

Hardwood troubleshooting.(NOFMA Tip Sheet)
May 1, 2004... No matter what we call them--complaints, call-backs, objections, problems, troubles, issues etc.--we all have to deal with them sooner or later. The primary objective is to minimize these occurrences. Know your product; use certified flooring;...

Ventilation is key to finish hardness.(Wood)
May 1, 2004... Ensuring finish is sufficiently dried before recoating or allowing foot traffic is very important to a beautiful and lasting wood floor. Manufacturers' suggested drying and recoating times are meant only to be a guide because actual dry times...

Carpet troubleshooting: OK, so now what do I do? II.(A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
May 1, 2004... Here are answers to several common carpet-related questions, which can help you to work more safely and efficiently. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Troubleshooting resilient floors.(Namba's World)
May 1, 2004... Troubleshooting begins at the front side of the installation rather than after. Too many times I receive a phone call after the installation and many times it's too late, so instead of troubleshooting, it's to the point of how much do you think...

Tile troubles version 6.(Tile Talk)
May 1, 2004... Why version 6? This subject is like software; responses improve as time goes on. I looked at the editorial calendar and this months schedule said tile problems and solutions. Then I looked in my article file and found 5 versions of tile trouble...

Concrete actions.(From the Technical Expert)
May 1, 2004... For something that appears as simple and explainable as concrete, there are many actions that occur during the placement and life of this important substance. Many of these chemical changes affect our industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Bonakemi receives Swedish Trade Council award.(Industry News)
May 1, 2004... The Swedish Trade Council has awarded BonaKemi USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of BonaKemi AB, its 2004 Achievement Award for Corporate Excellence. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The award, recognizing BonaKemi USA's "Most Successful Presence...

Coverings awards excellence in tile and stone.(Industry News)
May 1, 2004... Close to 29,500 people attended Coverings 2004--a 10 percent increase over last year. Coverings' primary audience included installers, distributors, retailers, fabricators, architects, designers and builders/remodelers. Coverings 2004...

Schluter publishes Ditra Installation handbook.(Industry News)
May 1, 2004... Schluter Systems has recently published the Schluter-Ditra Installation handbook, designed to aid architects, installers and specifiers. This comprehensive handbook includes detailed illustrations that show every component of the tile assembly,...

John Bridge Tile Forums available on Internet.(Industry News)
May 1, 2004... The John Bridge Tile Forums (www.tileyourworld.com) is an online source for tile and stone information, tile project information, how-to instructions and a sense of community. The site boasts a membership of nearly 4,000 members. Among its...

Supra unveils Subflor Advance for dry basement floors.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Supra Floors Inc.'s new Subflor Advance is engineered to make it possible to safely install carpet, laminate, wood and vinyl flooring in basement rooms. With water-resistant OSB wood on top and a corrugated plastic protection layer on the...

Dependable presents new line of hot-melt carpet seam tapes.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Dependable Chemical Co. presents a new line of hot-melt carpet seam tapes produced in 3- and 4-inch widths. These new tapes feature smoke-free and nearly odorless hot-melt technology, according to the company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Many Schluter Systems products now available in nickel finish.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Schluter Systems has added a nickel finish to its profile lines. The finish is now available in the Schluter-Schiene, Reno-TK, Reno-U, Jolly and Rondec profiles, available in satin, bright, polished or brushed looks. The Schluter-KERDI-Drain's...

1800 Vinyl Sheetgoods Embossing Leveler new from Roberts.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Roberts Consolidated Industries debuts its 1800 Vinyl Sheetgoods Embossing Leveler, a unique, one-part, ready-to-use product designed to fill and level the embossed surface of existing resilient flooring prior to the installation of new floor...

Ardex LT-65 Lite-Tech accepts light foot traffic in a few hours.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Ardex introduces LT-65 Lite-Tech Lightweight Flooring Technology, a high-tech flooring solution engineered with the strength of Portland cement, but weighing only 65 pounds per cubic foot, according to Ardex. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Innovatech unveils its Terminator 2000-ei.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... The new Terminator 2000-ei from Innovatech Products features on-the-job service life of up to eight hours between battery recharges, and an interchangeable batter pack to provide up to eight hours additional run time. Circle 330 on the Reader...

BurkeMercer introduces Color Caulk.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... BurkeMercer Flooring introduces a new line of acrylic Color Caulk, with exact color matches to all 86 BurkeMercer wall base colors. The sealant/adhesive caulk, developed for floor and wall base finish touch-ups, is designed to fill gaps or...

APPI's Columbia WD1000 winch offers 1,000 pounds of true line pull.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... The Columbia WD1000 from Allied Power Products Inc. (APPI) is a winch designed for removing glued-down carpet. It features 1,000 pounds of true line pull, 110 VAC power, convenient free spooling and a load holding brake. [ILLUSTRATION...

Seam Master, Nexicor present Koolglide System.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Seam Master Industries, in partnership with Nexicor, introduces the new Koolglide System for carpet seaming. A seam is made by running the iron on top of the carpet. The tape is heated and the seam is made utilizing Nexicor's patented induction...

Delmhorst debuts new equipment package.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Delmhorst Instrument Co. introduces the BD-2100 Flooring Package, designed to meet the needs of the flooring professional. The package includes the BD-2100 moisture meter, 26-ES slide hammer and a rugged carrying case. [ILLUSTRATION...

Rubi Spomatic-250 engineered to clean leftover mortar.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... The new Rubi Spomatic-250 cleaner is a machine conceived, designed and manufactured for construction professionals to quickly and efficiently clean leftover mortar after joining. Designed for cleaning both joint mortar and epoxy, the cleaner...

BonaKemi reformulates Traffic.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... BonaKemi's new Traffic waterborne floor finish is safer to use than the original formula, with a lower VOC of 240 g/l (a 30 percent decrease), improved flow and leveling and one hardener for all sheens. Circle 322 on the Reader Inquiry Card....

MAPEI Planitop 25 is a flowable structural repair mortar.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... MAPEI has designed Planitop 25 as a flowable, cementitious, structural repair mortar. This shrinkage-compensated mortar is flowable and can be poured on slabs. The self-leveling characteristics make it excellent for treating concrete surface...

Norton debuts 2-in-1 conditioning pad.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Norton Abrasives now offers a hardwood floor conditioning pad with a perforated 7-inch edger disc in each pad. The pad is designed to be used between coats of finish to give the surface a texture to adhere to as well as remove dust particles...

NATTCO's Easy-Score Tile Cutter provides proper tension on each cut.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... The North American Tile Tool Co. (NATTCO) introduces the Easy-Score Tile Cutter, which provides the proper tension on each cut, according to the company. Featuring a patented, two-position cutter wheel, the Easy-Score Tile Cutter is ideal for...

Sinclair manufactures Pro Circle Cutter.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Sinclair Equipment Co.'s Pro Circle Cutter is designed to create precise circles and circle segments up to 8 feet, 6 inches for resilient, laminate or textile floor coverings. The Pro Circle Cutter is engineered for exact circle reproduction...

Custom Building Products introduces ultra-lightweight backerboard.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Custom Building Products recently debuted EasyBoard Ultra Light Backerboard which, as its name implies, is an ultra-lightweight backerboard. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each 1/2-inch sheet consists of a thin, lightweight synthetic core,...

Leica Geosystems' DISTO Plus offers wireless technology.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2004... Leica Geosystems' new DISTO Plus has all the power of the best-selling DISTO Classic, plus Bluetooth wireless technology. This allows users to send their measurements to a Bluetooth-enabled Pocket PC or laptop. The Bluetooth wireless technology...

Dupont and Mohawk.(Carpet)
May 1, 2004... Dupont and Mohawk are sponsoring CFI Certification seminars nationwide. For details, call (800) 248-8582, ext. 239.

Lees Carpet Institute.(Carpet)
May 1, 2004... Lees Carpet Institute ensures that installers get personal training to receive Lees' highest level of certification. Students are required to have five years of experience before being accepted into the program. Training adheres to CRI...

National Carpet Equipment.(Carpet)
May 1, 2004... National Carpet Equipment conducts a variety of custom training courses to fit the student's needs. Hands-on training cover all phases: rug design, carpet carving, sculpting, bas-relief, binding, hand tufting, fiber optic and more. National...

Orcon Installation Center.(Carpet)
May 1, 2004... The Orcon Installation Center offers training on estimating, seam placement, specialty installations, pattern matching, and much more. For details, call (510) 430-8865.

AFS Advanced Flooring Specialists.(Wood)
May 1, 2004... AFS Advanced Flooring Specialists is a school that provides training for dealers, distributors, manufacturers and inspectors. For information, contact Fred Gamble at 530-888-1217 or at fggamble@pacbell.net.

BonaKemi USA, Inc.(Wood)
May 1, 2004... BonaKemi USA, Inc. Sand and Finish Schools offer the professional a variety of training and education opportunities on all aspects of the hardwood floor finishing industry. Class agenda includes all aspects of sanding, finishing and...

Professional Sand & Finish School.(Wood)
May 1, 2004... The three-day Professional Sand & Finish School, sponsored by Basic, 3M, Clarke and OshKosh Flooring Design, provides the opportunity for hardwood floor professionals to become certified as mastering professional sanding and finishing...

Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.(Wood)
May 1, 2004... The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA) along with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) jointly sponsor a five-day Wood Flooring School. The course covers installation...

Armstrong Wood Products National National Training Center.(Wood)
May 1, 2004... Armstrong Wood Products National National Training Center offers a four-day installation workshop designed for beginning or intermediate installers. For details, call (800) 526-0308, ext. 2532.

Aqua Mix.(Tile & Stone)
May 1, 2004... Aqua Mix has announced the 2003 schedule for the Independent Care & Maintenance Applicator program. The program will offer a wide range of training and techniques to its students. Upon completion of the course, the trained applicators will be...

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation.(Tile & Stone)
May 1, 2004... The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) currently has over 30 educational and training courses available covering all facets of tile and the installation process. All methods taught comply with nationally recognized installation guidelines...

HG Maintenance Systems.(Tile & Stone)
May 1, 2004... HG Maintenance Systems offers one-day, hands-on seminars for natural stone restoration and maintenance, including instruction on leveling, grinding and polishing of various calcareous stone surfaces. For details, call (888) 615-2128.

MAPEI Technical Institute.(Tile & Stone)
May 1, 2004... MAPEI Technical Institute (MTI), offers training seminars throughout the year for distributors, contractors, installers, architects and designers on Tile and Stone Installation Systems, Concrete Restoration Systems, and Floor Covering...

NTCA.(Tile & Stone)
May 1, 2004... The NTCA Training and Education program is administered by Justin Woelfel, Jr., NTCA Director of training and education. The course, called Workshop+, is a three-day training school costing attendees $295 for the entire three days. Customized...

National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades.(Tile & Stone)
May 1, 2004... The National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades provides training in all aspects of thestone and tile industry, from design and installation to fabrication and restoration and maintenance. For details, call (404) 834-4800.

Schluter-Systems' Innovation Workshop.(Tile & Stone)
May 1, 2004... Schluter-Systems' Innovation Workshop provides a valuable educational experience for hundreds of North American tile installers. By providing the solutions for the installation of tile coverings on virtually any surface, today's installation...

Amtico International.(Laminate/Resilient)
May 1, 2004... Amtico International conducts a Floor Installation Training School. Classes are limited to 14 people per session. For details, call (404) 267-1900.

Domco.(Laminate/Resilient)
May 1, 2004... Domco provides a number of training methods to provide education on installation of all its resilient product offerings. For details, call (800) 227-4662.

Northern Industries.(Laminate/Resilient)
May 1, 2004... Northern Industries offers a three-day seamless flooring and waterproofing installation course. Course fee of $175 includes hands-on training and certification. For details, call (401) 821-2121.

Pergo.(Laminate/Resilient)
May 1, 2004... Pergo's "Installer's Edge" seminars will be held in various markets across the country. Participants receive expert instruction and personalized guidance from the company's installation specialists. The field-based "Installer's Edge"...

Roane Company.(Laminate/Resilient)
May 1, 2004... The Roane Company is offering monthly Witex installation clinics. Also available: Witex installation and repair videos. For more information, call (800) 273-6499 (CA, AZ and NV only) or (562) 404-3464.

TOLI International.(Laminate/Resilient)
May 1, 2004... TOLI International has begun their third year of the TOLI Installation School. The day-long class, titled "Everything You Need to Know About Installing TOLI," is an overview of commercial resilient flooring installation. Created for installers,...

Ardex Training Programs.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
May 1, 2004... Ardex Training Programs have set a well-known standard, providing up-to-date technical information and installation techniques that are foremost in keeping flooring professionals competitive and profitable. Ardex training combines a...

Dependable Floor Products.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
May 1, 2004... Dependable Floor Products offers two-day training seminars on subfloor preparation and Dependable products. Training includes classroom instruction and hands-on training with trowelable, moisture treatment, and self-leveling products. For...

Laticrete International.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
May 1, 2004... Laticrete International offers several seminars designed specifically for distributors, dealers, and others directly involved in the ceramic tile and stone industry. Attendees qualify for AIA/CES Learning Units. For details, call (800)...

MAPEI Corporation.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
May 1, 2004... MAPEI Corporation offers seminars on adhesives, repairing and patching, floor leveling, doubleglue carpet installation, ceramic tile installation and more. For details, call (800) 42-MAPEI.

Scofield Institute.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
May 1, 2004... The Scofield Institute offers hands-on workshops combining practical demonstrations with opportunities for participants to improve their skills in cementitious overlays and decorative concrete finishing. For details, call (800) 800-9900.

Tarkett.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
May 1, 2004... Tarkett offers an installation course that addresses underlayments, adhesives, moisture testing, coving, seaming and more. For information and registration, call Tarkett's technical services department at (610) 266-5500.

Certified Floorcovering Installers.(Multiple Subjects)
May 1, 2004... Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI) presents two, two-day courses: an estimating and measuring course and an installation-for-the-inspector course. The first course is designed to provide entry-level training for those interested in...

Crain Cutter Co.(Multiple Subjects)
May 1, 2004... Crain Cutter Co. conducts complete floor covering installation clinics at distributor locations. For details, contact the distributor listed in your area or Crain Cutter at (408) 946-6100.

Floor Covering Institute of Technical Services.(Multiple Subjects)
May 1, 2004... The Floor Covering Institute of Technical Services offers three courses for inspectors. The Certified Carpet Claims Inspectors school is a six-day course with in-depth coverage of carpet claims. The Resilient/Hard Surface Inspectors Class...

Forbo Linoleum, Inc.(Multiple Subjects)
May 1, 2004... Forbo Linoleum, Inc. offers an array of installation training opportunities ranging from local dealer installation clinics and moisture limitor training to comprehensive training courses conducted in our training facilities. Regional...

INSTALL.(Multiple Subjects)
May 1, 2004... INSTALL--the International Standards and Training Alliance--offers a four-year training program based on a curriculum reviewed and refined by technical and education experts from several major mills and manufacturers. Content includes theory...

Mannington Floors.(Multiple Subjects)
May 1, 2004... Mannington Floors offers week-long installation training courses. The Basic Residential Resilient Training Class features Mannington's residential full-spread and perimeter installed products. Also available is a Laminate/Wood Installation...

World Floor Covering Association.(Multiple Subjects)
May 1, 2004... The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) holds hands-on Regional Installation Training and Education (RITE) classes for beginners in carpet, resilient, hardwood, laminate, and ceramic flooring installation at its Anaheim, Calif.,...

Mohawk University.(Multiple Subjects)
May 1, 2004... Mohawk University has provided professional installation training for new and experienced flooring installers since 2001. Highly experienced trainers teach installers the latest techniques in carpet, wood and laminate installation. Ceramic tile...

Showcase.(Installation Training Clinics & Schools)
May 1, 2004... The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) offers the most-comprehensive training for wood flooring professionals in the industry. In 2004, the NWFA will host 17 schools throughout North America, focusing on five specific skill sets and...

BonaKemi.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... BonaKemi introduces the AdvantEdge edger, with innovative technology for smoother operation, more efficient power and easier maintenance. For use with BonaKemi's DCS system, or bag, AdvantEdge is the newest addition to BonaKemi machines...

Novatek/trelawny.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... Trelawny long reach tools from Novatek remove tough materials fast and save your back in the process. New "Python" and "Breaker" models feature ergonomic design and vibration isolated handle along with fast tool change. Call 800-563-7800 or...

Orcon.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... Orcon introduces a truly universal application seaming tape. XU-90 Seams everything from ActionBac[c] to UPS[TM] backings. Tested and endorsed by Mohawk Group Field Services for superior performance whenever a thermoplastic seaming tape is...

Madewell.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... Control Concrete Moisture Emission Madewell Products Corporation offers the Permaseal System to control moisture emission from concrete subfloors. Unique 100% solids penetrating primer produces a minimum 350 psi adhesion to concrete...

Airsled, Inc.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... 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...

Diamond tech.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... DL7000 makes precision cuts through 1 1/2" thick marble, granite and tile with ease. The easy adjustment features gets you cutting quickly and the large two wheel design creates a 13" throat depth for tiles up to 2' wide. There is no other saw...

Basic coatings.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... Basic introduces a new two component finish, 2K Select and Basic WoodTones, a line of fast drying stains. 2K Select is the new industry standard for two component technology--superior in appearance, performance and price. Basic WoodTones offers...

Wagner.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... 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...

Delmhorst.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... BD-2100 Flooring Package--designed to meet the needs of the flooring professional. Package includes: the BD-2100 moisture meter, 26-ES slide hammer and a rugged carrying case. Stop by our booth G1801at Surfaces 2004 for a demonstration of this...

Custom Building Products.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... RedGard[TM] Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane (formerly known as LevelQuik[TM] Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane), is a water-based, easy-to-use, elastomeric membrane that is easily applied with a roller, trowel or sprayer,...

Tramex Ltd.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... NEW Tramex CRH, the latest and most advanced moisture and relative humidity meter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The CRH combines 4 testing modes: * Moisture content (non-destructive impedance method.) * Internal relative humidity in...

Bostik Findley.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... Bostik Findley introduces new Duraguard Membrane The Bostik Findley Flooring Group has developed Durabond D-222 Duraguard Membrane, a ready-to-use, latex-based, anti-fracture and waterproofing membrane specifically designed for use beneath...

Laser Products.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... Laser Products unveils FR-16 100-foot laser square Laser Products' new FR-16 100-foot laser square extends squaring 100-plus feet instantly, according to the company. The square uses two 1-milliwatt Class II lasers mounted to an aluminum...

Carpet Shims, Ltd.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS easily eliminate all your transition problems when installing carpet next to hard surfaces such as ceramic tile or hardwood. There is no need for double tack strip, building ramps out of VCT, shake...

Hacker Industries.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... Dry Floor System available from Hacker Industries Hacker Industries Inc. now offers builders and architects the Dry Floor System, designed to solve the growing concerns over sound transmission and moisture control. The Dry Floor System uses...

C.H. Hanson.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... The Original ASquare[R] from C.H. Hanson aSquare provides the accuracy and handiness of a layout, utility or framing square, but folds to a convenient size for easy storage. Mechanism locks tool precisely at 90[degrees] angle. Because all...

Turbo heat welding tools.(Products Literature on Display)
May 1, 2004... TURBO HEAT WELDING TOOLS INTRODUCES A NEW GROOVER The Master Turbo Groover With new features such as grooving straight lines, grooving in reverse to the walls, grooving in circles or curves. It becomes unique of it's kind, they claim....