Floor Covering Installer articles from May 2007

Floor Covering Installer archives from May 2007

A world of trouble.(Editorial)
May 1, 2007... Five years ago, Floor Covering Installer added a new special issue, the annual Troubleshooting Guide. The issue was a big success, and we are now in the fifth version of this particular issue. When we first conceived of this issue, there were...

Troubleshooting insects in wood flooring.(Wood: NOFMA Tip Sheet)
May 1, 2007... The 400 sq-ft of flooring was ordered, delivered, installed, sanded and finished. Everyone was happy, you were paid and the check was deposited. Ten months later the customer calls and reports, "Insect holes are appearing in my floor. The pest...

Beyond crack isolation.
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For those of you not already familiar with crack isolation membranes, their purpose as stated in the 2006 TCNA handbook is to "act to isolate the tile or stone from minor in-plane substrate cracking". Crack isolation...

Cracking in tile floors.
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In order to properly address the subject of cracking in ceramic tile installations, it is first necessary to understand where the cracks come from. In this first of a three-part article, we will explore the nature of...

The most feared words in floor work?(Ceramic: Tile Talk)
May 1, 2007... You guessed it, floor prep! No matter what type of flooring product you install you just can't seem to get away from floor prep. This is certainly not a new subject and creates a sore spot with installers nearly every time it comes up. If all...

Measuring and estimating.(Carpet: A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
May 1, 2007... I have been asked a few times, "What do Jon and I do when we measure a job?" Well, it's actually pretty simple. Either Jon or I will visit the job site. Then we get the material information from the customer, unless we already have it, of...

Multiply up to speed following recent fire.(Industry News)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Multiply Forest Products says it has caught up with all its standing orders and shipped the first of many from its Longac, Ontario mill. The announcement comes less than one month after a fire gutted its Nipigon,...

CFI gears up for 14th Annual Convention.(Industry News)
May 1, 2007... Organizers of the 14th Annual International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association Inc. (CFI) are preparing to meet, greet and educate its members Aug. 23-25 in Kansas City, Mo., during its 14th Annual Convention. Kicking off the...

Seminar Systems, CTDA to present Green Tile series.(Industry News)
May 1, 2007... With an eye toward educating architects, designers and spec writers on recyclable tile, the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association in partnership with Seminar Systems Inc., will present a series of Green Tile Seminars beginning this month that...

Carothers steps up as CTEF executive director.(Industry News)
May 1, 2007... The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) board of directors has named Scott Carothers executive director. He brings more than 26 years of industry-related experience to his new position, including owner of Long's Tile Co., and 22 years...

Dayton Superior cements deal: names Orcon as exclusive rep.(Industry News)
May 1, 2007... Orcon Products' "great respect in the floor covering industry" has prompted concrete specialist Dayton Superior to name the Union City, Calif.-based company as its exclusive representative. The move comes on the heels of Dayton's decision to...

NWFA expands training facilities; dust exposure minimized.(Industry News)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has completed construction on its St. Louis-based training headquarters by adding 18,800 sq. ft. to its existing 20,000 sq. ft. facility (which houses a...

MAPEI celebrates 70 years in the industry.(Industry News)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the company commemorates 70 years in business, MAPEI reflected on the key moments in its history, remembering and thanking all those people who helped the company to grow. This growth has not, however, detracted...

Omega adds to product line, relocates corporate facility.(Industry News)
May 1, 2007... Siena Tile & Stone Installation products are the latest addition to Omega Products International's line-up of installation and building products that feature 36 new grout colors, a line of dry-set Portland cement mortars, elastomeric crack...

Calendar.(Industry News)(Calendar)
May 1, 2007... CFI 14th Annual Convention--Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 23-25. (816) 231-4646. www.CFIinstallers.com NTCA 4th Annual Total Solutions Business & Technical Conference--Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla., Oct. 13-15. (601) 939-2071. ...

Sakrete Sack Program winners announced; charities to receive $12,500.(Industry News)
May 1, 2007... Shawne Merriman, defensive end-outside linebacker for the San Diego Chargers, has been named the winner of the NFL Sakrete Sack program. For his efforts, Merriman received a $5,000 award, which will be given to the charity of his choice. ...

Former Macklanburg-Duncan exec plays new role in cross-continental venture.(Industry News)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Burt Hirsch, former president of AIM, and Macklanburg-Duncan international sales vp, has returned to the world of pins, nails and plywood. Several months ago, he received a call from an old friend at nail supplier...

MoistureBloc eliminates flooring failure due to moisture in concrete.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 368 Vexcon MOISTUREBLOC [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Reduce moisture vapor to 3 lbs. or less with a single coat of MoistureBloc One Step, this product is easy to apply, has minimal odor and a low per-square-foot-cost. MoistureBloc One...

Four different blade sizes with Turbo's Master TURBO Groover.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 362 Leo Martinez Enterprises TURBO HEAT WELDING TOOLS' 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...

Delmhorst's TotalCheck meter features three-in-one function.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 366 Delmhorst Instrument Co. DELMHORST'S TOTALCHECK METER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New for flooring installers, general contractors, home inspectors and IAQ specialists is TotalCheck, Delmhorst Instrument Co.'s latest moisture...

TURBO's Super Turbo Nozzle packed with pre-heating jets.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 360 Leo Martinez Enterprises TURBO HEAL WELDING TOOLS' 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...

Carpet Shims: discover the underlying difference.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 364 Carpet Shims CARPET SHIMS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carpet Shims are available in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" x 8" x 32", and 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" x 12" x 48". Add a Universal Side Shim to each end of the installed Carpet Shim to...

Doing heat welding has never been easier.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 314 Leo Martinez Enterprises LEO MARTINEZ TURBO CADDY [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Our automatic TURBO Caddy welds approximately 10- to 14-ft. per minute giving strong welds every time. It welds Linoleum/ Marmoleum products with no mess...

Lam-Hammer introduces new installation tool.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 358 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...

Para-Chem's 2007 features unique formulation.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 356 Para-Chem PARA-CHEM'S PARA-BOND MILLENNIUM SERIES 2007 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Millennium Series 2007 Wood Adhesive from Para-Chem has been designed as a unique superior grade acrylic formulation that will glue down...

Westech formulates VersaTile adhesive for ease, portability.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 354 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...

Fortane LD adhesive features exclusive 'no hollow spot' technology.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 346 Chemque, Inc. CHEMQUE, INC.'S FORTANE LD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New from Chemque, Inc. is the waterless, VOC-compliant Fortane LD wood flooring adhesive that features the company's "no hollow spot" technology. According to the...

New HighPro tool brings 'triple threat'.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 340 HighPro Tools HIGHPRO TOOLS' TRIPLE THREAT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed specifically for hardwood flooring installers, HighPro Tools has unveiled the lightweight Triple Threat 3-in1 hammer tacker. The heavy-duty tool...

Q550 Series added to Primatech's nailer line.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 344 Primatech PRIMATECH Q550 SERIES NAILER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Q550 Series IS gauge pneumatic nailer from Primatech, which features a dual-action continuously adjusting base plate, has been designed for installing 3/8" to...

Multiple turnkey options available from The Master's Touch.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 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...

Omega launches Siena installation product line.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 342 Omega Products International OMEGA'S SIENA TILE & STONE INSTALLATION PRODUCTS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega Products International introduces its Siena Tile & Stone Installation Products line. With 36 grout colors available, the...

Midwest Trade Tool Catalog Touts large selection.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 336 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...

Dayton's new Sure Finish: exceptionally smooth results.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 334 Dayton Superior Corp. DAYTON SUPERIOR'S SURE FINISH [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sure Finish, new from Dayton Superior, is a polymer-modified feather finish packaged in 10- and 25-pound resealable pails. Sure Finish is designed to...

Mer-Krete's new Thin-Set self-cures without evaporation.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 328 Mer-Krete MER-KRETE'S NEW THIN-SET 801 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mer-Krete Systems, a subsidiary of Mer-Kote Products, Inc., has introduced its new self-curing Thin-Set 801. According to the company, Thin-Set 801 does not require...

Proknee presents Model 07.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 332 Prokne PROKNEE'S NEW MODEL 07 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Proknee's new Model 07 kneepad includes an anti-twist molded in cuff that wraps around 9" of the lower leg. Foam inserts are available in 1" and 5/8" thickness throughout...

Single Disc Grind and Scrape presented by National Carpet.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 326 NCE NCE SINGLE DISC GRIND AND SCRAPE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] National Carpet Equipment, Inc.'s Single Disc Grind and Scrape removes mastics, thin coatings, epoxies, urethanes, thinset, high spots and textures slippery floor...

Chemrex/BASF The Chemical Company introduces LevelPrep finishing underlayment.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 330 Chemrex/BASF CHEMREX/BASF LEVELPREP UNDERPLAYMENT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chemrex/BASF The Chemical Company recently launched ChemRex/BASF LevelPrep, a polymer-modified, Portland cement-based finishing underlayment designed...

Arrowhead Carpet Gripper combines best of technologies.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 312 Arrowhead Carpet Gripper ARROWHEAD CARPET GRIPPER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This Gripper is produced on the newest American-made "one-shot" equipment utilizing genuine Japanese-made zinc-chromate coated nails for maximum rust...

Diamond Tech unveils high-powered DL5000 to cut glass, tile and stone.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... Diamond Tech International DIAMOND TECH'S DL5000 BAND SAW [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Diamond Tech International's portable DL5000 band saw touts a 1/2 hp variable speed motor, recirculating water pump, and a 15" x 13" cutting table....

Precision cuts offered with Sinclair's SM-1500.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 318 Sinclair Equipment Co. SINCLAIR'S SM-1500 ELECTRIC GROOVER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New from Sinclair Equipment Co. is the SM-1500 Electric Groover. The 230 volt/1500 watts/6,000/10,000 RPM unit, designed for precision grooving...

New scanner from Lignomat offers measurements at various levels.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... 316 Lignomat LIGNOMAT LIGNO-SCANNER SD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lignomat presents the Ligno-scanner SD, a scanner developed to detect moisture at a depth of 1/4" and 3/4" deep, allowing users to check different depth levels with one...

Tramex's CMExpert suited for pre- and post-installation.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... Tramex's has taken the wraps off its new multi-purpose moisture meter, CMExpert. The product combines nondestructive moisture and humidity measurement for concrete, gyp-sum and wood. According to the company, the CMExpert is suited for both...

W.F. Taylor unveils' next generation technology' with MS-Plus adhesive.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... W.F. Taylor Co. Inc. has introduced its latest development in Next Generation technology, MS-Plus Wood Flooring Adhesive. Formulated with Taylor's patented Meta-tec technology with Telechelic Modified Silane Polymer chemistry, the 100% solids...

New adhesive from W.F. Taylor offers 'green' solution.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... W.F. Taylor Co., Inc. has launched its new 2085 Pro Tac Dual-Purpose Adhesive for professional installers. The product is both CRI Green Label Plus and GreenGuard approved. It features "fast grab" and has a seven-year limited performance...

Gorilla Guard from Better Tools, resistant to extreme conditions.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... The Gorilla Guard from Better Tools is a lightweight, non-marking toe guard designed to protect the toe area from premature wearing of expensive work boots. The Gorilla Guard is resistant to extreme conditions such as cold, intense heat, water,...

Regupol-QT Impact Sound Insulation touts versatility.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... Formulated from resilient recycled rubber, Impact Sound Insulation from Regupol-QT is engineered to provide better sound control, and can be used directly under a variety of floor surfaces, including ceramic tile. Circle 348 on the Reader...

Ardex launches 26 colors of new flexible, sanded grout.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2007... Ardex Flex Sanded Grout is a Portland cement-based grout modified with powdered polymers that provide a smooth finish for floor and wall tile joints up to 1/2-inch wide. It is stain-resistant, water repellant, naturally resistant to mold and...

A wing, a prayer and a stair tread.(Resilient: You Make the Call)
May 1, 2007... This is one of the fun issues we do at FCI magazine, Troubleshooting. As part of your customer service from installers, retailers and distributors, being a problem solver and troubleshooter is both a benefit and a burden. There are times when...

Troubleshooting resilient flooring: how to identify flooring failures.(Resilient: Let's Talk Resilient)
May 1, 2007... Troubleshooting is one of the things I do for a living--analyzing why floors have failed and offering recommendations on how to fix the problem. I also try to incorporate this knowledge into the work I do in technical writing, to use industry...

Double-glue carpet installation.(CFI REPORT)
May 1, 2007... The double-glue method of installation is a method of adhering a separate cushion to the floor with adhesive, followed by a total adhesive bonding of the carpet to the cushion. This is one of the best applications for the professional flooring...