Floor Covering Installer articles from November 2005

Floor Covering Installer archives from November 2005

Industry new products featured in Spotlight Showcases this month.(Publisher's Note)
November 1, 2005... This month's edition of Floor Covering Installer is one you should really read from cover to cover. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Why?" you ask. Because we have worked this month with many of the top manufacturers and suppliers in our...

Showcasing quality installation.(SURFACES 2006 INSTALLATION SHOWCASE)(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... Quality Installation = Profits & Satisfied Customers! If you're a retailer or installer, the Installation Showcase at Surfaces 2006 is something you can't afford to miss. These LIVE step-by-step demonstrations on the show floor give you a...

A quick and easy way to construct a waterfall bullnose.(A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
November 1, 2005... Photos 1 and 2 show a finished classic waterfall bullnose. Until now if you wanted to achieve that look the carpet had to be cut to follow the curve then hand sewn. That's the way I used to do it until I figured out the technique I am going to...

Vapor retarders and wood flooring.(NOFMA Tip Sheet)
November 1, 2005... Most common wood flooring installations require use of a vapor retarder to ensure optimal performance over the life of the floor. These vapor retarders can be placed within the flooring system itself or can be associated with the surrounding...

Heat welding linoleum floors.
November 1, 2005... Linoleum, "The 40 year floor," is named for one of its primary ingredients lino--flax and oleum--oil, or linseed oil. This durable flooring is experiencing a resurgence in popularity due in part to its vibrant colors and styles, and the appeal...

Making the heat welding process easy! Introducing the new redesigned TURBO Caddy (a two in one automatic welder).(Turbo Heat Welding Tools: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... As a professional installer, Leo knows that to accomplish good and consistent welds, it takes years of experience. As the heat welding industry continues to expand, we, at TURBO Heat Welding Tools, continue to focus on employing only the latest...

The professional's choice.(Sinclair Equipment Company: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Sinclair Equipment Company carries a full line of professional floor strippers for all of your take-up needs. Starting with the top-of-the-line, heavy-duty Turbo Stripper. It is designed to remove the most difficult floor coverings on the...

Tools revolutionized for tile professionals.(Custom Building Products: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... The revolutionary new Platinum[TM] line of high performance tools from Custom[R] Building Products is designed to go beyond the ordinary, raising the bar in performance for contractors who depend on their tools to get the job done right. Custom...

About the P&AT LMCI: painters and allied trades labor management cooperation.(LMCI: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... The LMCI is a Taft-Hartley Fund representing 140,000 members of the IUPAT and 10,000 employers signatory to collective bargaining agreements with the IUPAT. The LMCI is funded by hourly contributions negotiated into local and national...

The better alternative to 1/2" backerboard on floors.(James Hardie Building Products: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... When backerboard was first introduced for flooring applications, installers only had the option of a 1/2" cement board. That is, until 1990, when James Hardie revolutionized backerboard installation by bringing to market a 1/4" cement board...

BonaKemi dust containment system creates opportunities to raise prices, increase profits.(BonaKemi: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Dust associated with refinishing hardwood floors is not only unhealthy for wood flooring contractors, but also presents a cleaning nightmare for homeowners that can linger for months or even years. With revolutionary dust containment...

Save your knee! The Shock Absorbing Carpet Kicker.(ORCON: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... The introduction of the Shock Absorbing Carpet Kicker from the Magnum Master Installer Series[TM] tools by ORCON represents a defining moment in quality and performance for carpet installation tools. The Magnum Master Installer Series[TM] is...

The right choice for the professional laser tools.(CST/berger: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... CST/berger, a division of The Stanley Works, offers a broad range of laser layout and measuring tools for the construction/flooring professionals. Providing innovation and consistently superior products with the latest features makes our brands...

Quality wood finishes, outstanding technical service.(Basic Coatings: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Where do you go for the world's most complete line of proven, high-quality finishes for all kinds of wood floors? Basic Coatings. Since 1985, we've developed easy solutions that professionals turn to for beauty, durability and affordability....

Mall remodel challenged by poor floor substrate.(Custom Building Products: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... The Burlington Mall, located in the greater Boston area, is one of the busiest shopping centers in New England. With over 150 specialty stores that include Filenes, Lord & Taylor and Macy's, it is an upscale center built in the early 1970s....

MP Global Products rises from the ashes.(MP Global Products: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... MP Global Products (formerly Midwest Padding) has resumed manufacturing, utilizing a brand new facility at their corporate headquarters in Norfolk, Nebraska. Reconstruction began almost immediately after a fire completely destroyed their fiber...

PNI's new breed of pneumatic Hammerheads.(Porta-Nails, Inc.: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Porta-Nails, Inc. (PNI), manufacturer of the original Porta-Nailer Hammerhead (manual) and Portamatic Hammerhead 2 (pneumatic) flooring systems, recently announced the addition of two new PNI Hammerheads to their established Hammerhead Family....

Goof proof shower installation.(Mark E. Industries: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Mark E. Industries has created 3 products to simplify the art of tile installation by focusing on some of the industry's more difficult and time consuming tasks. Tools that will save the installer the valuable time required to complete such...

When better tapes are needed, we will make them.(Seam Master: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Last year, SeamMaster made that statement and this year we are putting our money where our mouth is. SeamMaster has made a significant investment in upgrading our manufacturing and production abilities to produce the new KOOLGLIDE Seaming...

The next generation in relative humidity testing for concrete in floors.(Wagner: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Wagner Electronics and the CTL Group have joined forces to develop a revolutionary new concrete moisture detection device. The Rapid RH[TM] is a fast, accurate, relative humidity probe that significantly decreases the time it takes to measure...

MVT resistance: a case study.(National Applied Construction Products, Inc.: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... The Business Issue Moisture Vapor Transmission (MVT) ruins stone tile floors, causes problems with ceramic and porcelain adhesion and warps wood. This is often the case in low-lying geographic areas subject to MVT through substrate slabs....

The SASE Floornado scrapes up the best profits.(SASE Company, Inc.: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... SASE Company, Inc.'s Battery Powered Ride-On Floor Scraper, the Floornado, makes floor covering removal trouble-free and productive. When removing an existing floor covering, glue, mastic or any other left over residue can present many...

Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide Irvine, CA.(Johnsonite: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... As the creators of the media message for such brands as Coors, Diet Coke and Taco Bell, Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide was looking for a Southern California office space that would "Knock them out." The ad agency, among the global top 10,...

A complete, easy-to-install waterproofing system for maintenance-free tiled showers.(Schluter[R]-Systems: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Water and vapor penetrate through the grout joints (even sealed grout joints), mortar, and backing materials in shower walls and floors, allowing moisture to collect in the wall cavity or floor structure, which is the primary cause of mold...

Upgrading or investing in floor removal equipment.(National Carpet Equipment, Inc.: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... The demolition area of floor covering is the fastest growing and the most profitable part of the flooring industry. Businesses that have added demolition to their services have successfully increased their sales and profits. Money is lost when...

The fastest & most profitable way to clean tile & grout.(CleanForce International: advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... "I happen to be speaking with the guys at the mall today on a tile floor issue. I was in their cafe and the tile floor was unappetizingly dirty! I asked them what they did to clean it. They told me they use a rotary brush every night, but it...

Surfaces 2006 preview: Installation Showcase to give attendees a leg up with expert tips, techniques.(Industry News)
November 1, 2005... Successful installers come to Surfaces for multiple reasons. Many want to walk the show floor, checking out the latest installation technologies and enriching their own education on the industry. Whether this wisdom comes from visiting...

Coverings to rotate between Chicago and Orlando starting in '07.(Industry News)
November 1, 2005... In a bid to draw more attendance from Midwest states, organizers of the Coverings meeting said they will begin alternating the event between its present location in Orlando and Chicago. While next year's edition of the tile and stone show is...

In memoriam: Alfred Halpern.(Industry News)(Obituary)
November 1, 2005... Alfred I. Halpern, an industry leader who was instrumental in the drive to establish a new standard of quality and training for the floor covering industry, died Oct. 12. During his 50 years in the industry, Halpern greatly influenced many...

CFI certifies five installers in advanced Master-II class.(Industry News)
November 1, 2005... Five installers were recently certified as CFI Master-II installers, the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association's highest certification level for carpet installation. They join only 39 installers who have also completed...

Tavy Thin-Skin 2-Part Underlayment System.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 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...

CARPET SHIMS come in many sizes.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 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. ...

Wagner's Rapid RH engineered for moisture testing.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 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...

Lam-Hammer introduces installation tool for laminate or engineered floors.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... Lam-Hammer introduces an installation tool for laminate or engineered floors. Retailers-thwart problems before they occur while reducing instalation time by 25%! Provide your installers with the Lam-Hammer- it makes damaged drywall and dented...

Seamer Down aims to offer faster power stretching.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... Seamer Down is a new invention and process that allows carpet installers to power stretch within 20 seconds by instantly extracting the heat from the carpet seam. It extracts moisture, solving blooming problems, and also solves dimpling...

Porta Serge machine new from National.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... National introduces the Porta Serge, a portable serging machine designed for use in all types of carpet, rugs, mats, vinyl, rubber backings and sisals. The machine wraps yarn evenly, according to National, and also works on inside corners and...

Mapelath underlayment from MAPEI is synthetic.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... MAPEI's Mapelath is a synthetic lath underlayment for ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles. The product is available in rolls and can be installed using MAPEI's new pneumatic staple gun. Staples feature pointed ends that flare out in the...

Predator 2400 grinder beefs up Innovatech line.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... New from Innovatech, the Predator 2400 is a 24-inch, four-headed planetary grinder. Designed to polish wet or dry concrete as well as remove coatings, thin set, sealers and adhesives, the Predator 2400 is engineered to operate efficiently and...

Lenox offers durable gold reciprocating blades.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... The Lenox Gold line of reciprocating saw blades feature a gold-colored titanium nitride coating along the cutting edge for increased durability and cutting power, the company says. The blades also feature a patented tooth design, and...

SASE's Floornado scraper offers speedy floor removal.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... Designed for floor removal in small offices, hospitals and homes, the Floornado from SASE Co. Inc. is a compact, 43-inch long by 22-inch wide scraper. Moving at speeds of up to 220 feet per minute, the battery-powered machine provides the...

BonaKemi's Atomic 110 features 30 gallon capacity.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... BonaKemi presents the Atomic 110, a portable Atomic DCS dust containment system that can be used either as an alternative or a complement to the company's trailer-mounted Atomic. The Atomic 110 can operate both indoors and out via any 20-amp...

CST/berger's LM2 level squares away complex jobs.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... CST/berger introduces the LM2, a 90-degree interior wall/floor layout and squaring laser level. Featuring a precision-machined aluminum base and built in leveling feet for plumb and vertical work, the LM2 is designed for quick, efficient...

DriCore subfloor system helps keep moisture at bay.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... The DriCore Division of Longlac Wood Industries has reengineered its modular subfloor system with enhanced moisture protection. The next generation of DriCore features an improved moisture barrier on the underside of each panel. This barrier...

New Master Turbo Groover goes all the way to the wall.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... New to Leo Martinez Enterprises' Turbo Heat Welding line is the Master Turbo Groover. The tool is engineered to groove circles and curves all the way to the wall. Four blades are available for the Master Turbo Groover. Circle 336 on the Reader...

Sinclair's Extro strippers feature Pull-Back System.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2005... Sinclair Equipment Co. offers the Extro Stripper, featuring the patented Pull-Back System. With this system, the drive wheels can be manually disengaged. The Extro Stripper incorporates self-drive operation and is able to remove commercial...

Why is it that 90 percent of the time it's my fault?(Let's Talk Resilient)
November 1, 2005... A friend of mine who works for an adhesive manufacturer passed along a quote from an installer he had been speaking to regarding floor covering complaints. "Why is it that 90 percent of the time it's my fault?" Those of you who have been...

Installation training clinics & schools.
November 1, 2005... Showcase: The Regional Installation Training and Education (RITE) program that the World Floor Covering Association sponsors with the Certified Floor Covering Installers Association, National Wood Flooring Association, and Ceramic Tile...