Floor Covering Installer articles from November 2001

Floor Covering Installer archives from November 2001

Communication in the Floor Covering Triangle. (FCI Publisher's Letter).(providing customers with information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2001... The consumer who walks into a flooring retailer has plenty to choose from. Most consumers lack flooring knowledge and need the retailer to answer their questions. The question that I wanted answered is whether or not retailers consistently...

Once Bitten, Twice Shy. (You Make the Call).(installation problems)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... It is an installer's nightmare. The second installation failed in exactly the same manner as the first. How often has this happened to you or to someone you know? The materials came from different roll and lot numbers, manufactured at different...

Professionals Continue to Improve and Expand Their Skills. (Best Job Practices).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... In June, I had the privilege of speaking at the one-week session of the Advanced Flooring Specialist School for Commercial Carpet Inspectors in Dalton, Ga. Inspectors from all over the country were signed up for the school which covered...

Removing Pad Staples, Preserving Chalk Lines and Other Things You Always Wanted to Know But Never Asked. (A Carpet Installer's Notebook).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... I have been accused, usually after coming up with an easier way to accomplish a task, of having more up my sleeve than a hairy arm. To help balance the scales, allow me to share a couple of things that have made the installation process easier...

Wood Floor Problems II. (From the Technical Expert).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... A wood floor installed and maintained correctly is a thing of beauty, and can be enjoyed for many years. The responsibility that comes with this perfection belongs to both the homeowner and the installer. This is an attempt to address a few of...

Layout for Diagonal Laminate Installations with a Custom Border. (Looking at Laminate).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... This is a prelude to a future article that will move step by step through a single installation. The objective is to stimulate the imagination with a variety of unique situations, performed at various times and locations, pertaining to diagonal...

Aqua Mix Creates Training Program. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Aqua Mix has created the Independent Care & Maintenance Applicator program, a three-and-a-half-day course that includes hands-on and classroom training. The course is designed to teach existing companies how to expand their services, and...

Toli Offers New School. (Industry News).(TOLI Installation School)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... TOLI International has formed the TOLI Installation School for professional installers and salespeople. The initial course offering will consist of two one-day courses. The TOLI Installer Training Program is a course for experienced...

NOFMA Sets Configuration Standards. (Industry News).(National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA) recently adopted new standards to define acceptable configuration and tongue-and-groove fit for solid wood flooring. The standards establish maximum allowable tolerances for overwood,...

Roppe Holding Acquires Flexco. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Roppe Holding Co. recently acquired Flexco Inc. Don Gillett, president and CEO of Roppe Holding, said the acquisition of Flexco is expected to increase the number of product lines available to Roppe and Flexco's customers. According to...

James Hardie Announces Winner of "Harley-Davidson" National Sweepstakes. (Industry News).(David McEvoy)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... James Hardie Building Products celebrated the launch of its latest innovation, Hardibacker 500 with G2 technology, a 1/2-inch thick ceramic tile underlayment, with a nationwide "Hardibiker" sweepstakes. The winner, David McEvoy, owner of David...

Crain brings "Comfort" to kneepads. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Crain has released "Comfort Knees" kneepads for the professional carpet installer, designed with built-in protection for both kneeling and knee-kicking. The new kneepads feature wide Velcro straps to prevent pinching, and are made from...

Enecon develops bonding material. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Enecon Corp. has developed Eneclad SuperBond, a bonding agent designed for hard-to-adhere surfaces, according to the company. SuperBond was created to adhere to virtually any rigid or smooth surface. The product is a 100 percent solid,...

Delmhorst moisture meter debuts. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Delmhorst Instrument Co. recently released Accuscan, a pinless meter. Accuscan features an analog readout, 3/4-inch Penetration, a carrying case, built-in battery and calibration checks, and a one-year warranty. A comprehensive species included...

Vexcon showcases vapor reduction system. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Vexcon Chemicals introduces the MoistureBloc Vapor Reduction System, a product designed specifically for the protection of adhesives. According to Vexcon, the system can withstand 576 psi of hydrostatic water pressure. The MoistureBloc Vapor...

Bostik unveils mastics. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Bostik Findley Flooring Group recently developed three new Hydroment Ceramic Tile Mastics-Ultra-Premium, Multi-Purpose and Professional Grade. The Hydroment Ultra-Premium Mastic sets almost and type of large-bodied tiles. The Multi-Purpose...

Corsella Dorken presents Delta-FL. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Corsella Dorken recently unveiled Delta-FL, the company's wood-framed subfloors. Delta-FL is capable of supporting up to 6,000 pounds per square foot. According to the company, Delta-FL keeps moisture from passing through concrete and provides...

Infloor warms floors. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Infloor Heating Systems has developed the Infloor Warm Floor Kit, a system used for heating floors. To use the Warm Floor Kit, low-wattage heating cables are attached to the subfloor and covered with mortar. A wall-mounted thermostat...

Racatac rolls out dollies. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Racatac Products Inc. has introduced folding aluminum dollies to its product line. The dollies fold for storage and can be adjusted for different sized tile. The new dollies are available in a 12-by-12-foot model that weighs 3 pounds and in a...

Armstrong formulates linoleum adhesive. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Armstrong recently added S760 Linoleum Adhesive to its line of flooring adhesives. The adhesive can be used with Armstrong's commercial linoleum sheet flooring and Linoplan, the company's line of dimensionally stable linoleum tile. When used...

Maxxon offers radiant flooring underlayment. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Maxxon Corp. has introduced Therma-Floor underlayment for radiant flooring. Therma-Floor can be poured 11/4 -inches to 1 1/2 -inches thick over hydronic tube or electric heating cable. The underlayment has 191-listed fire resistance and is...

Tramex measures wood moisture. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... Tramex Limited offers the Compact and Professional wood moisture meters. The Compact is a hand-held instrument designed to instantly measure moisture content in wood, wood by-products and building materials such as roofing, installation,...

APAC creates new adhesive. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... All Purpose Adhesive Co. (APAC) recently expanded its product line with the addition of 971 Universal Urethane Wood & Rubber Flooring Adhesive. 971 is a solvent-free polyurethane-base adhesive that is nonflammable and VOC compliant. APAC's...

OSI introduces new adhesive. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... OSI Sealants Inc. recently introduced Pro-Series SF 565 VOC Compliant Sub Floor & Construction Adhesive, the newest product in a line of low VOC products from the company. Pro-Series SF 565 is a solvent-based sub-floor adhesive that meets low...

E-Z Cut improves Slitter. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
November 1, 2001... E-Z Cut recently made changes to the E-Z Slitter Jr., an automatic carpet-base cutting machine with a counter attachment. The E-Z Slitter Jr. now measures how much carpet base is being cut. The product features four adjustable stainless steel...

CFI Reveals Its Latest and Greatest. (CFI Report).
November 1, 2001... CFI is registering floor covering installers from across North America for the Installer Holidays promotion at www.CFIGUY.com. Register to win fabulous tools throughout December, including Festool's Plunger Router, Capitol's Spray Machine,...