Floor Covering Installer articles from May 2008

Floor Covering Installer archives from May 2008

A welcome homecoming.(Editorial)
May 1, 2008... Greetings, FCI readers. I am happy to say that, after working with a major installation products company, I have returned to my previous position as publisher of Floor Covering Installer. Many of you may remember me from my previous years here...

Another year of ranting dangerously? A response to Kenny Downey of Beaulieu Carpet Mill.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2008... In the January/February 2008 issue of FCI, there was a letter to the editor from Kenny Downey of Beaulieu Carpet Mill. He had a few issues with a couple of my columns and how I have been bitchin' and moanin' about the state of the industry and...

The telltale signs of telegraphing.(Resilient: You Make the Call)
May 1, 2008... The March Issue of FCI had some really great information about cracking in ceramic floors and concrete joints. So, I was prompted to show some examples of what a worst-case scenario can look like in a VCT installation when the GC and flooring...

The importance of being sealed.(Carpet: A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
May 1, 2008... I asked Jon what I should title this article. He said, "Seal all your %$#@* seams all the *&^@#$ time." I told him I thought it was a good title, but I didn't think my editor John Moore would print it. If you are not sealing all your seams...

Troubleshooting wood flooring: preparing job site prevents wood flooring installation problems .
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Everyone in the building, construction and remodeling industry is familiar with the old adage "Measure twice and cut once." This common sense approach reminds all of us to take the steps necessary to avoid mistakes...

Avoiding tile troubles.(Ceramic: Ceramic Tile Education Foundation: Tile Talk)
May 1, 2008... Recently someone asked me why I always have to talk about problems; why not about all the good things instead? For me personally, the answer is twofold. First, I am a technical guy and those of you who read this column on a regular basis know...

Underlayment troubleshooting: recognizing subfloor needs and determining appropriate solutions.
May 1, 2008... As a contractor, you spend time and money to advertise your services. Finally, someone calls you to discuss a bid on a new ceramic tile floor. The potential customer knows he wants the tile floor installed in the family room, approximately 600...

Troubleshooting before the fact: knowing the causes of failures can prevent them from happening.(Resilient: Let's Talk Resilient)
May 1, 2008... It's that time of year when FCI publishes the annual troubleshooting guide. I have done several of these columns now and I hope you have found the information helpful. Last year, I covered troubleshooting from a "how to do it" point of view in...

Professionalism.(Resilient: Namba's World)
May 1, 2008... What is professionalism? * A state of mind ? * An action ? * A word ? * Organization ? As stated in Webster's Professionalism n: * The conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a...

Heat-welding linoleum seams.(Resilient: Resilient Installation Corner)
May 1, 2008... Heat welding linoleum is really a misnomer. The reality is a heat bonding system because linoleum does not lend itself to a fusion like a vinyl product does. Installers who are proficient in heat welding vinyl products can have a difficult time...

Coverings organizers add 'freshness' to show with more exhibitors, programs.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... Architects and interior designers are once again encouraged to bring their top clients to Coverings. The show, set for April 29 to May 2 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., will continue the popular "Bring Your Client"...

D&B Tile Distributors to receive NTCA's Cornerstone Award.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will present its annual Joe A. Tarver Cornerstone Award for Service to the Industry to the Yarborough family of Sawgrass, Fla.-based D&B Tile Distributors. The ceremony will take place during...

TCAA names Trowel of Excellence awardee.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... Mundelein, Ill.-based-G.M. Sloan Mosaic & Tile Co. has been awarded the Tile Contractors' Association of America's (TCAA) Trowel of Excellence award. The company will be formally recognized at TCAA's 100th Convention November 8-11 in Orlando,...

Stauf Adhesives touts rapid growth for move to U.S.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... Germany-based Stauf Adhesives is moving the company's administrative headquarters to Memphis, TN, "to steer the rapidly growing Stauf USA division," said company president Wolfgang Stauf. The 180-year-old German company sells a wide variety of...

Dal-Tile's John Turner, Sr. to receive Cesery Award.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... John Turner, Sr., general manager of Dal-Tile Corp.'s commercial sales and national accounts, has been selected to receive the Carl V. Cesery Award from the Tile Contractors' Association of America (TCAA). The award will be presented at the...

Floor Covering Institute adds to faculty.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... The Floor Covering Institute has added luxury market and installation resources, resulting in the addition of two new faculty members, Christopher Ramey and Lew Migliore. Ramey, an expert in the luxury space field, is president and founder of...

CFI to host 9th Annual Buckhardt memorial golf outing.(Industry News)(Obituary)
May 1, 2008... The 9th Annual George Buckhardt Memorial Golf Outing, held in memory of Tony and Michael Buckhardt's father who founded the flooring distributorship in Fort Wayne, IN, is set for May 17 in Fort Wayne, IN. In addition to the golf outing, a...

MAPEI makes history at the Guggenheim.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAPEI was recently selected to supply materials used in the restoration of the exterior of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Since the famous...

Calendar of events.(Industry News)(Calendar)
May 1, 2008... Coverings 2008 Orlando, Fla., April 29-May 2 (866) 285-3691 www.coverings.com

NWFA holds 2008 Convention in Fort Lauderdale.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recently held its 2008 Education Conference and Wood Flooring Expo in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Though attendance was down slightly from last year, the show attracted just over 3,400 attendees from...

CTEF launches tile installer certification program at Coverings 2008.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is launching a brand new program at Coverings 2008 that provides Level I certification for ceramic tile contractors and installers. Both the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and Tile...

For use on floors and walls, USG Durock wood adhesive.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... USG USG'S DUROCK ADHESIVE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] USG introduces Durock wood flooring adhesive. Designed to bond wood flooring as well as tile and stone to all types of subfloors and walls, the product "will not produce outgassing"...

QEP unveils new ergonomic grout, thinset mixer.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... QEP QEP 21660 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] QEP has introduced its new grout and thinset mixer. Created to be user-friendly, the QEP 21660 is designed to mix mortar, thinset, grout and other viscous materials while minimizing user...

Lignomat unveils VersaTec meter.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... Lignomat LIGNOMAT'S VERSA TEC [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ligno-VersaTec is designed to detect, measure and monitor moisture in wood, concrete, sheetrock and other building materials. The meter features a pin mode, scan mode with...

MAPEI's Mapelastic membrane formulated for rapid drying.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... MAPEI MAPEI'S MAPELASTIC 400 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAPEI' s new MapelastiCT[TM] 400 is a low-odor, thin, liquid rubber membrane that is applied with a roller or brush, and features a reinforcing fabric with instant grab...

A new look for Turbo II floor stripper.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... Sinclair SINCLAIR TURBO 11 FLOOR STRIPPER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With a new look, the Turbo II floor stripper continues to command the floor covering removal of most jobsite applications, including commercial carpet, vinyl, VCT,...

Raimondi announces T3 Razor Blade.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... Raimondi RAIMONDI'S T3 RAZOR [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Raimondi's T3 Razor Blade, the thinnest blade made by the company, has been designed with "superior core technology with a thick center for a straighter, faster cut with extreme...

TURBO Tip handles both flat and flash coving work.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... TURBO Tip TURBO'S TIP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With a single 180[degrees] twist, the versatile TURBO Tips handle both flat and flash coving work. This feature will eliminate the cost of investing in various conventional speed tips....

Custom Building Products introduces EasyBoard ultra-lightweight backerboard.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... Custom Building Products CUSTOM BUILDING PRODUCT'S EASYBOARD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Custom Building Products introduces EasyBoard, a high performance, ultra-lightweight backerboard that is engineered for strength and backed by...

TURBO Detail Nozzle designed for short areas.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... TURBO Detail Nozzle TURBO'S DETAIL NOZZLE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This new state of the art TURBO Detail Nozzle was designed specially for finishing short areas such as: ends, flash cove and doorways where the TURBO Precision...

New HighPro tool brings 'triple threat'.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... HighPro Tools HIGHPRO TOOL'S TRIPLE THREAT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed specifically for carpet flooring installers, HighPro Tools has unveiled the lightweight Triple Threat 3-in1 hammer tacker. The heavy-duty tool utilizes...

TURBO Precision Nozzle eliminates scorching of urethane finishes.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... TURBO Precision Nozzle TURBO'S PRECISION NOZZLE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new TURBO Precision Nozzle is specially designed for use on flooring materials with a urethane finish. It has 13 pre-heating jets that deliver the hot air...

Stauf Adhesives introduces SMP-960 wood flooring adhesive.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
May 1, 2008... Stauf Adhesives STAUF ADHESIVES SMP-960 WOOD ADHESIVE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stauf Adhesives has introduced its new SMP960 wood flooring adhesive, a moisture cured adhesive that contains no water, no isocyanates, no solvents and...

Crack isolation waterproof membranes under tile: Compotite.(Products & Literature on Display)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Use our 50 mil COMPOSEAL WHITE GOLD for extra sound protection above grade; our 40 mil COMPOSEALGOLD for thin-set moisture and crack protection; our 40 mil COMPOSEAL BLUE sheet membrane for shower floors. Available...

Bond Products introduces new PBB Portable Bobbinless Binder: Bond Products.(Products & Literature on Display)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bond Products has introduced its all-new Model PBB Portable Bobbinless Binder, a powerful, high-speed binding machine that does not require a bobbin, according to the company. The PBB also features an adjustable...

Lam-Hammer introduces new installation tool: Lam-Hammer.(Products & Literature on Display)
May 1, 2008... [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 installers with the Lam-Hammer--it...

Lignomat.(Products & Literature on Display)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ligno-VersaTec is designed to inspect, detect, measure, evaluate and monitor moisture in wood, concrete, sheetrock and other building materials. The features included with the meter are pin mode; scan mode with...

SQUEEZ-EZ: Wil-Gil.(Products & Literature on Display)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Imagine, never having to squeeze a sponge again, finishing your grouting job in just a few minutes with little to no haze. With SQUEEZ-EZ, you're letting the machine do most of the painful work for you! It is almost...

XL Brands.(Products & Literature on Display)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] XL Brands has launched a line of high-moisture/high pH resistant adhesives. The company states that the "Dynamix" line of adhesives will dramatically change the scope of flooring installations in the future! These...