Floor Covering Installer articles from May 2005

Floor Covering Installer archives from May 2005

Troubleshooting Guide helps installers avoid mistakes.(Editorial)
May 1, 2005... Welcome to Floor Covering Installer's third annual Troubleshooting Guide. This special issue was launched three years ago with the intent of offering a series of articles addressing the most common problems associated with the installation of...

Can you hear me now? Good.(You Make the Call)
May 1, 2005... Underlayment seam telegraphing; what is it and why does it happen? Simply put, underlayment seam telegraphing is the transference of a substrate profile outward/upward into the top or finish layer of floorcovering. This is usually a condition...

Carpet troubleshooting.(A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
May 1, 2005... Jon took one look and said, "Jeez Pops, this is like the staircase from Hell! Just about everything you don't want on stairs; floating, pie-shaped, spiral staircase, complete wrap with spindles, and steel to boot! Well, I guess it could be...

Troubleshooting noisy hardwood floors.(NOFMA Tip Sheet)
May 1, 2005... Snaps, crackles, and pops including squeaks and creaks can be issues resulting in callbacks for wood flooring. First, what should the customer expectation be for noises and wood flooring? The occasional noise can be acceptable. Noises all over...

How to avoid common tile installation mistakes.(Tile Talk)
May 1, 2005... You failed to install movement joints as required under the American National Standard for Ceramic Tile Installation! As a result, your ceramic tile floor installation has failed. Where is a cop when you need one? Everyone is always looking for...

Laminate troubleshooting.(Namba's World)
May 1, 2005... With the "click" type technology that has taken over laminate installations, the amount of installation-related issues with not enough adhesive or too much adhesive has taken the frustration away from manufacturer to installer. Click systems...

Getting corked: a guide to installing cork floor coverings.(Let's Talk Resilient)
May 1, 2005... One of the most interesting floor covering products in use today is cork flooring. Because it is so unique, installers may tend to find it intimidating, but it's not that difficult to install. With a little bit of reading and careful attention...

Tile industry donates materials and installation training to tile five Baton Rouge homes.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... Members of the tile industry, working through Tile Partners for Humanity, donated tile, setting and floor preparation materials, tile tools, tile cleaner/grout sealer, and installation labor/training to tile five homes in Baton Rouge, La., in...

Capobianco launches Flooring Answers for companies with limited technical staff.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... Christopher Capobianco, a fourth generation floor covering specialist and FCI columnist, has launched Flooring Answers, a firm which he describes as a source of support, information and training for flooring companies with limited technical...

NWFA launches new Subfloor Solutions School for subfloor preparation.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... On May 18-20, the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) will conduct its first session of its new Subfloor Solutions School, at the association's training center in St. Louis. The school is designed to provide broadbased, hands-on training...

NWFA sponsors industry Legislative Day in Washington, D.C.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recently joined forces with the National Association of Manufacturers, the Wood Machinery Manufacturers Association, and others to host an industry Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. The NWFA...

TEC demonstrates its new products at the Coverings 2005 Main Stage.(People)
May 1, 2005... TEC showcased its new 3N1 Performance Mortar and Double Duty Plus mastic at the Coverings Main Stage (#2843) at Coverings 2005, May 3-6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. TEC's 3N1 mortar combines the advantages of non-sag...

BonaKemi has made two personnel changes in its company lineup.(People)
May 1, 2005... BonaKemi has made two personnel changes in its company lineup. Kirk Roberts has been promoted to vp of the Floor Care Division--Worldwide. He will oversee the worldwide division of BonaKemi AB in Malmo, Sweden, where he will direct new product...

F.I.T.S. schedules Technical Continuing Education Workshop for IICRC credit.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... Flooring Inspection Training Services Inc. (F.I.T.S.) has scheduled a Technical Continuing Education Workshop good for recertification credit and credit for IICRC. The course will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17-18 in Albany, N.Y. For more...

Sealflex launches online information and educational course on moisture solutions.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... Sealflex Industries Inc., a manufacturer of moisture solutions products, has recently put online an educational syllabus entitled "Flooring Over Concrete Slabs: Avoiding Failures Through Moisture Mitigation and Proper Design," available at...

BonaKemi announces completion of upgrades to Pueblo, Colo., plant.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... BonaKemi USA recently completed $1.7 million in upgrades to its Pueblo, Colo., plant. Phase one, which included the installation of new process equipment and piping, and the upgrading and expansion of bulk storage capabilities and additional...

FCICA members catch up on commercial business at annual convention.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) met for their 23rd annual convention at the Intercontinental Hotel in San Juan Puerto Rico on March 9-12. Titled "Catch the Wave," this four-day event combined business meetings, educational...

Wagner Electronics presents MMC/MMI moisture meters.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... 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 manufacturers, serious woodworkers and hobbyists, and anyone who...

Schluter shower tray now comes with removable center.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... The Schluter Kerdi-Shower-ST prefabricated, pre-sloped shower tray now features a detachable center section that can be placed below the bonding flange to dry fit the company's Kerdi-Drain to the appropriate height. This method is designed to...

Lenox Gold utility knife available in two versions.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... The Lenox Gold utility knife features a titanium-coated stainless steel nose. Available in retractable and fixed versions, Lenox's patented, one-piece fixture is engineered to eliminate spreading. Circle 359 on the Reader Inquiry Card. ...

CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS easily eliminate the problem of height differences from carpeted floors to ceramic or hardwood floors. * No more double tack strips. * No more building ramps with cardboard or VCT and floats. ...

Innovatech unveils Orbiter grinders and polishers.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Innovatech introduces its Orbiter line of planetary head floor grinders and polishers. The Orbiter line will complement Innovatech's existing single- and dual-head grinder lines. The Orbiter machines are available in three sizes and power...

Tavy Thin-Skin 2-Part Underlayment System.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Tavy Thin-Skin 2-Part Underlayment System allows you to set tile over any sound surface. The Tavy Thin-Skin Underlayment is simply trimmed to size and glued to the existing surface, using Tavy #007 Glue, to create a surface suitable for setting...

Wagner's Rapid RH engineered for moisture testing.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... The Rapid RH is Wagner Electronic's newest moisture tester for concrete floors. The Rapid RH combines a moisture sensor, power supply and display in one small, disposable device which is inserted into the concrete floor slab. According to the...

HighPro debuts its AS-4090 pneumatic stapler.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... HighPro introduces the Model AS-4090 pneumatic, tongue-and-groove stapler, designed to staple down 5/16- to 5/8-inch thick engineered and solid flooring. The AS-4090 drives 1-, 1 1/4-, and 1 1/2-inch, 18 gauge quarter-inch narrow crown staples....

Turbo offers full line of Heat Welding Tools.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Turbo Heat Welding Tools offers a full line of products, including the Turbo Caddy, an automatic welding machine. The caddy works with both Leister and Zinzer guns, and welds 13 to 16 feet per minute. When the operator is finished welding...

MAPEI Planitop 25 is a flowable structural repair mortar.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... 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...

EZ Pro Injector new from Hardwood Industry.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Hardwood Industry presents the EZ Pro Injector, a heavy-duty injection system designed for hardwood flooring. Glue is formulated to penetrate a 1/16-inch drilled hole, which fills the hollow and eliminates detection, according to the company....

Delmhorst Instrument Co. presents BD-2100 Flooring Package.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... 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. The BD-2100 moisture...

Seam Master Koolglide System by Nexicor made for seaming.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... 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...

DTI introduces its Diamond Laser 5000 Band Saw.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Diamond Tech International (DTI) presents its Diamond Laser 5000 Diamond-Bladed Wet Band Saw. According to the company, cuts made with this saw are comparable to those made with waterjet technology. Circle 345 on the Reader Inquiry Card. ...

SureSeal provides spray and go application.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... SureSeal Grout & Tile Sealer allows for spray and go application, according to the company. Advanced resins in the product are meant to seal damp grout within minutes. According to Sureseal, the Grout & Tile Sealer provides effective protection...

Powernail's Model 50P can use Powercleats nails.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Powernail Co. has released its Model 50P Mallet Actuated Pneumatic T&G Powernailer. It comes in either 125 or 200 nail capacities, operates between 80 to 100 PSI and weights 10.2 pounds with the longer nail channel. The Model 50P can also use...

Orcon rolls out its Tool Box with Wheels.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Orcon presents the Tool Box with Wheels, the company's newest addition to its carpet installation tool line. The 27-pound tool box is fitted with non-marring wheels, a pull handle for easy rolling, and features a built-in vented seam weight on...

USG rolls out new Durock Brand mortars, mastics and grouts.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... USG introduces a new family of Durock Brand mortars, mastics, grouts and accessories developed specifically for use with the company's Durock Brand cement board and Fiberock Brand Aqua-Tough tile backerboard. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

AdvantEdge edger new from BonaKemi.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... BonaKemi's AdvantEdge edger is designed to offer smooth operation, efficiency and easy maintenance, according to the company. The AdvantEdge machine is meant to be used with BonaKemi's DCS system or bag. Circle 341 on the Reader Inquiry Card....

Sinclair releases its SM800 Junior Groover for homogenous roll and tile goods.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Sinclair Equipment Co. introduces its redesigned SM800 Junior Groover, designed for grooving homogenous roll and tile goods. The user-friendly handle is engineered to make operation more comfortable. The Junior Groover includes a 12-tooth...

Lignomat offers its Professional Package P-6.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Lignomat USA Ltd. now manufactures a Professional Package P-6 which includes a pinless meter for quick-scan of large areas, a pin meter to locate the source of the problem, two types of electrodes (to measure building materials and the...

Q.E.P.'s #60016 Tile Saw brings portability to large jobs.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Q.E.P. Co. Inc.'s 16-inch Professional Drive Tile Saw (#60016) is meant for those jobs where the user needs the power of a large tile saw, yet the portability of something smaller. The #60016 saw boasts a newly designed 1 HP induction motor,...

Custom Building Products unveils its new Prism SureColor Grout.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Custom Building Products introduces Prism SureColor Grout, a polymer-modified grout incorporating unique technology and a creamy consistency. The grout's CustomLite technology makes the product suitable for joints ranging in size from a...

Oneida Vac Systems introduces Floor Dust Containment System.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Oneida Vac Systems' compact and portable 110V, 99.9 percent filtered Floor Dust Containment System easily attaches to your machine, the company says. The system uses up to 100 feet of hose, and operates as a sander and edger simultaneously. All...

Installation training clinics & schools.(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... CARPET 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 training to receive Lees' highest level of...

The designer and the installer.(FCICA NEWS)
May 1, 2005... Frequently there are fireworks between the designer or architect and the installer when it comes to turning a design concept into reality. The designer is supposed to be an expert in color, color effects, and product characteristics as related...