Floor Covering Installer articles from November 2006

Floor Covering Installer archives from November 2006

Showcase issue highlights top installation products.(FCI Editorial)
November 1, 2006... If you want to find out about some of the great new installation products in the marketplace, this is the issue for you! We have showcased and highlighted 20 of the most exciting new products that have come into the flooring installation...

Carpet installation pricing guidelines.(Carpet: A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
November 1, 2006... Are you a sub-contractor; do you work for yourself? Get paid by the square yard or the square foot? Pay for your truck, supplies, and help? Do you determine your pricing structure by a careful analysis of your costs of doing business with a...

Details and what they entail.(Resilient: You Make the Call)
November 1, 2006... It was told by a wise man that, "Attention to detail will always make the finished product look better as a whole," and my father has never given me (or anyone else who asked) bad advice. Did I mention the price was always right too? The...

Renovation frustration: installer tips for installations in older buildings.(Resilient: Let's Talk Resilient)
November 1, 2006... Renovation projects are tough for all trades but resilient flooring installers have a number of obstacles to overcome in order to do the job right and by the book. Here are just a few areas of concern when it comes to renovation projects when...

Wood flooring, moisture and the unexpected.
November 1, 2006... When we look at problems associated with wood flooring and moisture, we naturally expect to see expansion; this can manifest itself in the flooring buckling or we could see warpage, either cupping or crowning depending on were the moisture is...

CCFC's website provides info on moisture and alkalinity.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... It is estimated that concrete moisture and alkalinity-related floor failures cost over a billion dollars in the U.S. each year in repair and replacement costs, damages and downtime. These problems are the biggest obstacles facing what would...

BonaKemi takes the floor at university.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... Indoor air quality was a major concern for Appalachian State University and the main reason the BonaKemi GREENGUARD system was used recently to refinish the Alumni Center's wood floors. Featuring Atomic dust containment systems and waterborne...

Canto named NTCA president at conference, new directors and board members elected.(Industry News)(Conference news)
November 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The gavel was passed recently to Frank Canto as the new NTCA president during a ceremony at the association's Total Solutions conference, outgoing president Don Scott of David Allen Company transitioning to the...

Installing a new president.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) will be saying good-by to a retiring James P. Schmid, the company's first director, and saying hello to its new one, John T. McGrath. A 24-year veteran...

'Giacomo DeLazzero' award presented at TCAA convention, Trowel of Excellence companies recognized.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... Tile Contractors' Association of America awarded Robert L. Smyth its third Giacomo DeLazzero Lifetime Achievement Award, the 98th annual convention held in San Francisco focusing on recognition of professional excellence. Smyth has played...

Miles for tiles: company brings customers to Coverings.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... Miles Distributing is going the distance for 2007 Coverings this April 17-20 in Chicago, leasing a caravan of coach buses to bring its customers to the doorsteps of McCormick Place Convention Center. According to Miles, its mission is to help...

NTCA commends four at Total Solutions.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As part of the National Tile Contractors Association's (NTCA) Total Solutions conference held at the Las Vegas Hilton, three people were honored during an awards banquet for outstanding industry contributions. ...

Surfaces serves professionals at conference program, features up-close demonstrations.(Industry News)(Conference news)
November 1, 2006... Whether a retailer, architect, designer, builder, distributor or installer, Surfaces 2007 will offer plans for these types of industrialists to grow in their businesses. A conference program held Feb. 6-9 in Las Vegas will entail 42 courses in...

Custom purchases Aqua Mix; company to retain management.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... Custom Building Products announced that it has purchased Aqua Mix Inc., the 26-year-old tile and stone care products maker based in Corona, Calif. According to Custom, based 40 miles west in Seal Beach, plans call for Aqua Mix to retain its...

Coverings '07 to cover Windy City.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... Coverings, the industry's showcase for tile and natural stone, is headed for Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center April 17-20. Show organizers say the venue shift will give the meeting added significance. "It's clear that Coverings...

National Gypsum plans $115 mil expansion.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... In a bid to significantly increase paper manufacturing capacity, National Gypsum Co. said it is planning a $115 million expansion at its Oxford, Ala. plant. Slated for completion in late 2009, the expansion will include the addition of a...

NTCA unveils new logo.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... As part of its goal in raising its visibility, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has commissioned a new logo. The NTCA will feature the logo prominently on all materials, literature, advertising, websites and promotional items...

Fire engulfs Anderson plant; company says no one injured.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... Nearly half of Anderson Hardwood Floors' plant in Clinton, S.C. was destroyed by fire last month. No employees were hurt in the blaze, but a firefighter was treated for shortness of breath. Company president Don Finkell said the fire, which was...

Day of baseball highlights Victor Kemp celebration.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To celebrate its 80th anniversary, San Diego-based distributor Victor Kemp and nearly 200 loyal customers watched a heated San Diego Padres game from a rooftop overlooking Petco Park. During the nail-biting Sept. 4...

Laticrete founder to fund chem engineering scholarships.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... Concerned that interest in chemical engineering is on the wane, Laticrete chairman Henry M. Rothberg has vowed to fund 20 scholarships for students pursuing a chem degree at his alma mater, the University of South Carolina Rothberg, who...

Sloan joins NTCA as training director.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... The National Tile Contractors Association has named Gerald Sloan director of training. The 24-year veteran will be responsible for conducting training programs and workshops around the country for tile contractors and installers. Sloan succeeds...

Industry members tiling homes, teaching volunteers to tile in Gulf Coast region.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A little more than a year ago, Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf Coast region, destroying countless homes and lives. While much of the region is still in recovery, there are signs of significant...

Correction.(Correction notice)
November 1, 2006... Editor's note: the following listings in the October issue of FCI contained incorrect information. Finitec Canada 150 Leon-Vachon, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Quebec, G0S 2W0 Contact: Marie-Claude Brousseau (888) 838-4449 Fax:...

Armstrong emerges from bankruptcy, reorganizes board of directors.(Industry News)
November 1, 2006... In what the flooring maker heralded as "an exciting day," Armstrong World Industries announced it emerged from bankruptcy last month. The company's fourth and final plan of organization marked the end of nearly six years under Chapter 11...

Communicators International Inc.(People)
November 1, 2006... Terri Sparks has joined Communicators International Inc. as Account Executive. Based in Chicago, Terri has 10 years of experience as an advertising/marketing manager for Terrazzo & Marble Supply Co.

Q.E.P.(People)
November 1, 2006... Q.E.P. has elevated Jamie Clingan to senior vp international marketing. In her new role, Clingan will be responsible for the company's direct import programs, direct selling within China's market, product line expansion and realignments of...

BonaKemi USA.(People)
November 1, 2006... BonaKemi USA has promoted Jared Hall to product manager. He has been with the company for four years. Additionally, Chad Nordhagen has been elevated to finish product manager. He will be responsible for all wood floor finishing products as well...

Heat welding homogeneous sheet vinyl flooring.
November 1, 2006... Heat welding is a process of thermo-fusing or heat sealing separate pieces of resilient flooring together at a seam or joint. Primarily used in commercial applications, a successful heat welded seam will provide the customer/end user with a...

Tile Eze's Marble Plane aims to eliminate lippage.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 360 Tile Eze TILE EZE MARBLE PLANE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New from Tile Eze is the Marble Plane, a tool designed to eliminate lippage from installations of marble, stone and granite tiles of any size. The plane enables an...

Potlach's EnStron: new underlayment.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 354 Potlach Corp. POTLACH'S ENSTRON [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Potlach Corp. presents EnStron, a particleboard flooring underlayment made from 100 percent recycled wood fiber. The product offers builders an economical, solid-core...

Better Tools announces new line of scraper handles.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 358 Better Tools BETTER TOOLS' NEW LINE OF SCRAPER HANDLES [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Better Tools has launched a new line of scraper handles for the flooring professional. The new line is made up of seven new scraper handles that are...

Dayton's new Sure Finish: exceptionally smooth results.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 352 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...

TEC 3N1 Performance Mortar features three installation benefits.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 356 TEC 3N1 TEC 3N1 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TEC introduces 3N1 Performance Mortar. Th is mortar is designed to be used in virtually any ceramic tile and natural stone installation, the company says. 3N1 combines three key benefits:...

Georgia-Pacific DensShield tile backer in 1/4" format.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 350 Georgia-Pacific GEORGIA-PACIFIC DENSSHIELD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Georgia-Pacific presents new high-density 1/4" DensShield Tile Backer. With a compression rating greater than 1500 psi, the product ensures the strength and...

Master Turbo Groover from Turbo Heat Welding Tools.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 348 Leo Martinez Enterprises TURBO HEAT WELDING TOOLS' MASTER TURBO GROOVER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to the company, the Master Turbo Groover is the only groover in the world that can groove all the way to the wall, grooves...

Tramex's CRH moisture meter combines four testing modes.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 342 Tramex TRAMEX'S CRH MOISTURE METER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tramex's CRH moisture and relative humidity meter combines four testing modes: moisture content; internal relative humidity in concrete to ASTM F2170; surface relative...

Lam-Hammer introduces new installation tool.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 346 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...

Multiple turnkey options available from CleanForce.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 340 CleanForce International CLEANFORCE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CleanForce International has revamped its line of tools and power units for tile and grout restoration. The company's restoration tools can help...

Carpet Shims: discover the underlying difference.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 344 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...

NobleSeal membranes protect in three ways.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 338 Noble Co. NOBLE CO. NOBLESEAL MEMBRANES [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Noble Co. offers NobleSeal sheet membranes to help protect ceramic and stone tile thin-set installations. Products are available for waterproofing (NobleSeal TS),...

Wagner's Rapid RH recognized at show.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 336 Wagner Electronics WAGNER ELECTRONICS' RAPID RH MOISTURE TEST [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wagner Electronics, manufacturer of the Rapid RH moisture meter, has been recognized as the 2006 MIP Attendees' Choice award winner in the...

Q-Seal from Questech protects tile from staining.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 330 Questech QUESTECH TILE PROTECH BY Q-SEAL [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Questech's new tumbled marble tiles feature Q-Seal, a factory-applied sealer that the company says will protect against water and staining for the life of the...

Custom's two new mortars can contribute to LEED.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 334 Custom Building Products CUSTOM'S MEGALITE AND PROLITE MORTARS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Custom Building Products introduces two new lightweight mortars--MegaLite and ProLite. Designed for large-format tile and stone...

Koester and Taylor intro Platinum product.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 328 Taylor TAYLOR/KOESTER 1410 PLATINUM MAC SYSTEM [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Koester America and W.F. Taylor Co. have taken the wraps o. the 1410 Platinum MAC (Moisture Alkali Control System). The two-part system can be applied in...

Thermosoft offers its radiant floor heating mat to installers.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 332 Thermosoft THERMOTILE[TM] FROM THERMOSOFT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The system has zero EMF and offers a lifetime warranty. Thermosoft's 1/8-inch, contractor-grade heating mats are designed to minimize floor height and lay flat...

Mambo equipped with new features.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 326 Sinclair MAMBO SURFACE PREPARATION MACHINE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Mambo Surface Preparation Machine provides for most all sub-floor prep applications. The brushless DC motor runs 100-450 rpm and provides torque for...

Unfinished floors highlight Buchanan's Elite brand.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 324 Buchanan Hardwoods BUCHANAN HARDWOODS PLANT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Buchanan Hardwoods has taken the wraps off of the Elite brand of quality hardwood flooring. The company offers a wide range of flooring including 2 1/4", 3...

Gripper Edge makes carpet tack strip for the professional carpet installer.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 318 Southern Cross SOUTHERN CROSS' GRIPPER EDGE TACK STRIP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company thoroughly tests and controls the quality of the product. Gripper Edge carries a complete line of tack strip for every type of...

New Magnum Shear includes wider stroke.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 322 Bullet Tools THE MAGNUM SHEAR 2007 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Magnum Shear 2007 features a telescoping handle for increased power and added portability. Its wider stroke can cut products up to 1". The tool is available in...

New Cleanup Solvent 22 removes gum and grease.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 316 Titan Laboratories TITAN LABORATORIES' CLEANUP SOLVENT 22 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Titan Laboratories debuts Cleanup Solvent 22. The clear liquid cleaning agent is formulated to remove adhesives, grease and black marks from...

Orcon presents new tape tool.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 320 Orcon ORCON'S XK-30 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Orcon's XK-30 features 11 tracks of adhesive tape, a wide center bead over a knitted scrim and silicone-treated kraft paper. The product works with ActionBac, SoftBac and SmartBack....

Tavy Thin-Skin 2-Part Underlayment System.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2006... 314 Tavy Enterprises LLC TAVY THIN-SKIN 2-PART UNDERLAYMENT SYSTEM [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tavy Thin-Skin 2-Part Underlayment System allows you to set tile over any sound surface. The Tavy Thin-Skin Underlayment is simply trimmed...