Floor Covering Installer articles from November 2007

Floor Covering Installer archives from November 2007

Having the right tools is essential for successful installations.(Editorial)
November 1, 2007... It seems that installers can never have too many tools. From saws to seaming irons and everything in between, they are constantly upgrading their tools to accommodate the newest flooring products in the market. Having the right tools can mean...

Tile cutting magic.(Ceramic: Tile Talk)
November 1, 2007... Recently, I was on a large residential project doing a little problem solving as a favor for one of my former competitors. They had managed to win a bid on a very large and intricate installation but had become "married" to the job. There was a...

Site finishing pitfalls.(Wood: NOFMA Tip Sheet)
November 1, 2007... The first "pit" the contractor/ dealer/retailer falls into is not properly setting up customer expectations. Of course, the consumer wants the "perfectly" finished floor. That is a floor without blemish, exactly flat, just the right...

Stripping down to basics.(Resilient: You Make the Call)
November 1, 2007... Now that I have your attention, let's see if I can keep it! Tack strip is a pretty generic item in our industry right? Wrong. Invented in 1938, there has been very little change to its physical composition. Plywood in different widths, pins and...

Resilient tile installation.(Resilient: Resilient Installation Corner)
November 1, 2007... Many people incorrectly assume that installing resilient tile is so simple that little, if any, training is needed or provided. Yet, I see a lot of unsatisfactory jobs, the result of incorrect layout, improper adhesive selection or application...

Tool product guide.
November 1, 2007... Tools Carpet Tools ApliCAD, LLC Base King, LLC Beno J. Gundlach Co. Better Tools, LLC Bond Products, Inc. Bullet Tools Carpet Dog, LLC EZ Cut Floor Dot Corporation, Installation Tools Heritage...

Tool manufacturers.(Directory)
November 1, 2007... Accu-Cut/Brockie International, Inc. 28114 County Rd. 561, Tavares, FL 32778 (800) 222-8288 Fax: (352) 742-0702 E-Mail Address/URL: info@accu-cut.com or www.accu-cut.com C.E.O.: Scott Brockie. Gen. Mgr.: Howard Travis. Sales...

Surface preparation: a two-step process.
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Surface preparation is a generic term that can be associated with numerous market segments. It is a mechanical process that can range in applications as broad as carpet removal in a hotel lobby, to removing a...

Industry mourns loss of Blake Christian.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... Blake Christian, past director of FIANA, and founder of C&C Wholesale Distributors, passed away Sept. 23. He is survived by his wife Mary, his son Jim (a FIANA Director), daughter Karen, several grandchildren, and extended family. Services were...

CFI unveils newly enhanced certification programs.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... Following the recently held convention inn Kansas City, CFI has announced the implementation of new programs designed to enhance the value of certification. Beginning January 1, 2008, certified installers who attend the updated programs will be...

BonaKemi reorganizes management team.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... BonaKemi USA has restructured its senior management team as a result of organizational changes by its Sweden-based parent company, BonaKemi AB. As a result, BonaKemi USA president and ceo Ron Peden will no longer be with the company. "For...

FCICA launches FIT Tile Program.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) has made available its newly published Floor Covering Installation Training (FIT) program for tile installation. The Tile Program, which joins the FIT Carpet and Resilient Programs, will...

Calendar.(Industry News)(Conference news)(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... TCAA Annual Convention Las Vegas Nov. 3-7 (816) 941-7063 www.tcaainc.org CTDA 2007 Management Conference Dana Point, Calif., Nov 6-10 (800) 938-2832 2007 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. ...

Four different blade sizes with TURBO's Master TURBO Groover.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURBO Heat Welding Tools TURBO'S MASTER TURBO GROOVER 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 wall, groove circles...

New scanner from Lignomat offers measurements at various levels.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lignomat LIGNOMAT LIGNO-SCANNER SD 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...

Doing heat welding has never been easier.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURBO Heat Welding Tools TURBO'S AUTOMATIC CADDY 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 and...

Gemini's Revolution XT tile saw offers versatility.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gemini Saw Co. GEMINI'S REVOLUTION XT The Revolution XT tile saw from Gemini Saw Co. features a patented technology designed to deliver increased torque while running at a slower RPM, allowing for clean,...

TURBO's Super TURBO Nozzle packed with pre-heating jets.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURBO Heat Welding Tools TURBO'S SUPER TURBO NOZZLE TURBO Heat Welding Tools' Super TURBO Nozzle welds approximately 10' per minute, three times faster than conventional speed tips, the company says. This is...

Pacific-Solution's new laser offers long-range tool.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pacific-Solutions PACIFIC-SOLUTIONS' LEICA DISTO LASER The Leica Disto A6 Laser Rangefinder teamed with SiteDraw software by Pacific Solutions is a flooring estimator's tool designed to provide quick and...

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

StainEraser unveils R-Teez tile grout cleaner.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stain Eraser, Inc. STAIN ERASER'S R-TEEZ GROUT CLEANER R-Teez Tile Grout Cleaner from StainEraser, Inc. has been designed to remove surface stains from grout without using chemicals. The product works on...

AcoustiCORK 'green' underlayment suitable for all floors.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Amorim Solutions AMORIM'S ACOUSTICORK Amorim's AcoustiCORK[TM] products have been designed to provide the thinnest profile, and the lowest total installed cost per sq. ft. in sound control underlayments for...

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

MAPEI's Ultraflex 2 now touts dust-free technology.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAPEI Corp. MAPEI CORP. ULTRAFLEX 2 MAPEI has incorporated its newly developed Dust-Free Technology into a wide range of its products, the first being its Ultraflex 2 professional-grade, polymer-modified...

MoistureBloc eliminates flooring failure due to moisture in concrete.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vexcon MOISTUREBLOC 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 Step...

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

Mer-Krete launches virtually dust-free mortar.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... Mer-Krete Systems MER-KRETE'S 7D10DUST-LESS THIN-SET Mer-Krete Systems has launched 7d10 Dust-Less Thin-Set mortar, a new product that has been engineered to significantly reduce dust production. According to the company, the product...

Multiple turnkey options available from The Master's Touch.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Master's Touch THE MASTER'S TOUCH 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...

New installation tool from Porta-Nails tightens, straightens.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Porta-Nails, Inc. PORTA-NAILS PORTAJACK-PRO The PortaJACK-PRO floor-tightening jack from Porta-Nails, Inc. is designed for professional installers of tongue-and-groove hardwood flooring. The floor-tightening...

Kalcium Killer grinds calcium to a halt.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] StainEraser, Inc. 354 STAINERASER'S KALCIUM KILLER StainEraser, Inc. introduces Kalcium Killer, a new product designed to clean and erase calcium build-up from tile, while polishing the surface. The tool,...

Q550 Series added to Primatech's nailer line.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Primatech PRIMATECH Q550 SERIES NAILER The Q550 Series 18 gauge pneumatic nailer from Primatech, which features a dual-action continuously adjusting base plate, has been designed for installing 3/8" to 5/8"...

Diamond Tech unveils high-powered DL5000 to cut glass, tile and stone.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Diamond Tech International DIAMOND TECH'S DL5000 BAND SAW 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....

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

Orcon's Wide-Trak kicker touts wider grip.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Orcon Products ORCON'S WIDE-TRAK CARPET KICKER The new Wide-Trak Carpet Kicker from Orcon Products features a wide head that offers five rows of pins and four cotton heads for an enhanced surface grip, the...

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

The EZ-Sand from Clarke American Sanders.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Clarke American Sanders CLARKE AMERICAN SANDERS EZ-SAND Designed with steel, aluminum, and iron components, the EZ-Sand Orbital Sander from Clarke American Sanders features a compact, modular two-piece...

ProKnee revamps Model 07, offers new features.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ProKnee PROKNEE MODEL 07 Seventeen years of expertise, combined with input from its customers, has allowed ProKnee to launch its redesigned kneepad. The Model 07 includes an anti-twist molded-in cuff that...

CFI offers all--flooring surfaces installation training: CFI, WFCA educational events.(CFI REPORT)
November 1, 2007... Skills "hands-on" training is offered in all flooring surfaces. Jon Namba, CFI executive director is an industry recognized trainer and is proficient in all types of flooring installation. Jon is instrumental in developing the...

The winner's circle.(Installer Contest)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We wanted your installation stories (your best installation, worst installation, most memorable installation, etc.) and you heeded our call. The following three stories were selected as the best of all the...

Gripper Edge makes carpet tack strip for the professional carpet installer: Southern Cross.(Product & Literature on Display)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company thoroughly tests and controls the quality of the product. Having invested thousands of dollars in the tack strip machines, Gripper Edge carries a complete line of tack strip for every type of...

Tile backer with built-in moisture barrier hangs like drywall: Georgia-Pacific.(Product & Literature on Display)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With a built-in moisture barrier and highly water-resistant core DensShield[R] tile backer from Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is the superior moisture- and mold-resistant substrate for tile. And with a Type X core, it's...

Dayton's new Sure Finish: exceptionally smooth results: Dayton Superior Corp.(Product & Literature on Display)
November 1, 2007... [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 provide an exceptionally smooth finish on a wide variety of...

Lam-Hammer introduces new installation tool: Lam-Hammer.(Product & Literature on Display)
November 1, 2007... [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...

Carpet Shims: discover the underlying difference: Carpet Shims.(Product & Literature on Display)
November 1, 2007... [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 eliminate the drop off, which completes your...

Sinclair's Mambo works quietly, simply: Sinclair Equipment Co.(Product & Literature on Display)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The New Mambo Surface Preparation Machine provides power and performance for most all sub-floor prep applications. The whisper quiet, brushless DC motor with continuous speed control, from 100-450 rpm provides huge...

When to hire an inspector.
November 1, 2007... Fortunately for most of us, if we do great installation, we don't have problems getting paid, and the customer is happy. However, sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we are unable to satisfy the end user or our customer. When that happens,...