Floor Covering Installer articles from October 2004

Floor Covering Installer archives from October 2004

Quality installations begin with proper underlayment and subfloor preparation.(FCI Editorial)
October 1, 2004... Last October, we launched a new issue of Floor Covering Installer magazine, the "Underlayment and Subfloor Preparation Reference Guide." The idea behind this new special issue was to give the installer a single reference source that would...

Protecting our borders.(You Make the Call)
October 1, 2004... There are times when, as an installer, you are asked to be creative and work with two or more different flooring products on the same job. In the following case, the mechanic was asked to take a woven carpet and inset it as a border in a field...

Floor preparation--profit or loss?(Namba's World)
October 1, 2004... I have asked several individuals how they estimate the cost of floor preparation on residential and commercial installations. What I found was that there is not a definitive answer. Here are some of the responses that I received; adding an...

To tile or not to tile, that is the question.(Tile Talk)
October 1, 2004... The general contractor is telling you they will be ready on Friday and if you value the account, you will work all weekend because the customer is moving in Wednesday. You begrudgingly arrive at the job site with material and crew in tow...

Concrete properties and slab preparation.(From the Technical Expert)
October 1, 2004... Many still call concrete cement. Concrete is a selected mixture of Portland Cement, fine sand aggregate, coarse aggregate, water and various chemicals to allow for hot, frigid weather, workability, etc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Surprise floor prep.(A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
October 1, 2004... We show up to the job and surprise, surprise, the floor is a wreck. It's an old Victorian-type house down in the city. The third floor attic was remodeled and turned into a master bedroom suite. New walls, new master bath, built in fireplace,...

Proper subflooring for mechanically fastened wood flooring.(NOFMA Tip Sheet)
October 1, 2004... In this article we will discuss subflooring for nail down (mechanically fastened) flooring, not flooring that is glued to a substrate. The mechanical fasteners can be various cleats, staples, or nails, but they all rely only on the subfloor to...

Floor covering removal.(Getting Down to Business)
October 1, 2004... Rip up, tear out, or take up are the tag lines that are attached to removal of existing flooring. This is often an undervalued service, when it can be a solid profit center. There are different approaches between commercial and residential. For...

2004 underlayment and subfloor manufacturers.
October 1, 2004... Abrasive Enterprises Inc. 149A Industrial Crescent, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, C1N 5P8 (800) 668-0664. Fax: (800) 792-2221. www.abrasiveenterprises.com Acousti-Tech Membrane 150 Leon-Vachon, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon,...

How to repair excess deflection or slope in a subfloor.
October 1, 2004... Deflection, or movement, of a subfloor can cause a floor to buckle because of adhesive bond breakdown or cause a floor to crack if the movement is severe enough. For a floor covering installer, sometimes this movement can be repaired and...

Waterproofing membranes measure up on wet projects: gaining a clear understanding of system choices and latest technology makes short work of the selection process--and helps ensure installation success.
October 1, 2004... Installing tile or stone in wet areas will give any contractor pause. And with good reason--water and/or moisture often lead to ceramic tile and stone installation failure if not properly addressed. Fortunately, a number of waterproofing...

Surfaces 2005 attendee registration and housing now open.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Registration and housing arrangements for Surfaces 2005, Jan. 26-28 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, are now live and can be completed online at www.SurfacesExpo.com. Attendees who register for Surfaces by Dec. 30, get free...

Tarkett Commercial flooring specified in Olympic installations.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Tarkett Commercial supplied flooring for many of the facilities used during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, cinlduing the locations where basketball, volleyball, softball, handball, boxing, equestrian, weightlifting, fencing, field hockey,...

Dow focuses on polyurethane technology in commercial carpet industry.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Dow is now focusing on its polyurethane technology, rather than promoting branded products. This new approach is designed to enable the company to further develop and market the benefits of its technology, while encouraging carpet manufacturers...

Haney joins Laticrete's sales team.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Keith Haney has joined Laticrete International Inc. as western regional sales manager. He will be responsible for setting objectives for technical sales representatives and the company's network of distributors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Foamex GFI Carpet Cushion announces price increase.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Foamex International Inc. has announced that its Foamex GFI Carpet Cushion group has enacted a price increase of 7.5 percent on all rebond cushion products. The increase is to offset raw material suppliers' increases and shortage notices...

ACI publishes new CD-ROM and reports.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the availability of three new publications, including a CD-ROM with every ACI building code requirement published between 1908 and the end of the 20th century. In addition, ACI 446.4R-04:...

WSFCA readies ceramic tile seminar for October.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... The Washington State Floor Covering Association (WSFCA) will host a Ceramic Tile Seminar Oct. 26-28 at Sound Floor Coverings in Seattle. TILE Magazine's Patti Fasan and Floor Covering Installer's Jon Namba will offer their expertise at the...

Custom Building Products' father-and-son team paddleboard for charity.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... John "Mac" McMullen, a 53-year-old executive with Custom Building Products of Seal Beach, Calif., teamed with his 25-year-old-son Jonathan, who also works with the company, to raise $15,000 for the City of Hope Cancer Center via the Catalina...

Innovatech unveils its Terminator 2000-ei.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... The new Terminator 2000-ei from Innovatech Products features on-the-job service life of up to eight hours between battery recharges, and an interchangeable batter pack to provide up to eight hours additional run time. Circle 354 on the Reader...

Oneida Vac Systems introduces Floor Dust Containment System.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... Oneida Vac Systems' compact and portable 110V, 99.9 percent filtered Floor Dust Containment System easily attaches to your machine, the company says. The system uses up to 100 feet of hose, and operates as a sander and edger simultaneously. All...

BonaKemi reformulates Traffic.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... BonaKemi's new Traffic waterborne floor finish is safer to use than the original formula, with a lower VOC of 240 g/l (a 30 percent decrease), improved flow and leveling and one hardener for all sheens. Circle 360 on the Reader Inquiry Card....

1800 Vinyl Sheetgoods Embossing Leveler new from Roberts.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... Roberts Consolidated Industries debuts its 1800 Vinyl Sheetgoods Embossing Leveler, a unique, one-part, ready-to-use product designed to fill and level the embossed surface of existing resilient flooring prior to the installation of new floor...

Mohawk DuraLoc Plus system simplifies installation.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... Mohawk's DuraLoc Plus, with its horizontal locking system, is a one-man operation making it simply the easiest for installers. The pre-glue application inside each groove provides extra seam strength. An installation DVD, available from Mohawk...

MAPEI Planitop 25 is a flowable structural repair mortar.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... MAPEI has designed Planitop 25 as a flowable, cementitious, structural repair mortar. This shrinkage-compensated mortar is flowable and can be poured on slabs. The self-leveling characteristics make it excellent for treating concrete surface...

Midwest padding presents DuoFoam with Self Seal.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... For a quick and easy installation, DuoFoam[TM] with Self Seal has an overlap of film on one edge, with a peel and stick tape strip along the other, making it a very user-friendly underlayment that reduces installation time, according to the...

Delmhorst debuts new equipment package.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... Delmhorst Instrument Co. introduces the BD-2100 Flooring Package, designed to meet the needs of the flooring professional. The package includes the BD-2100 moisture meter, 26-ES slide hammer and a rugged carrying case. [ILLUSTRATION...

New HighPro AS-4090 nailer.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... The HighPro Model AS-4090 pneumatic tongue & groove flooring stapler is designed to staple down 5/16" to 5/8" thick engineered and solid flooring. Drives 1", 1-1/4" and 1-1/2", 18 gauge, 1/4" narrow crown staples. Designed with a unique...

Many Schluter Systems products now available in nickel finish.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... Schluter Systems has added a nickel finish to its profile lines. The finish is now available in the Schluter-Schiene, Reno-TK, Reno-U, Jolly and Rondec profiles, available in satin, bright, polished or brushed looks. The Schluter-KERDI-Drain's...

Halex multiply underlayment available for vinyl, ceramic and laminate flooring.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... Multiply is a high quality, branded 3-ply aspen 1/4-inch plywood used as an underlayment for vinyl, ceramic and laminate flooring. Multiply is backed with a Limited Lifetime Warranty by North America's largest hardwood plywood manufacturer....

Cerami-Tech presents underlayment for soundproofing ceramic tiles.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... Cerami-TechTM thermo-acoustic membrane by Acousti-Tech is conceived for ceramic and stone tiles installation over wood or concrete structures. Cerami-TechTM, made from multi-composite fibers, is the only membrane on the market to combine these...

Fiberock brand underlayment resists moisture.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... Aqua-Tough, new to the Fiberock brand of underlayment, is a moisture-resistant residential flooring underlayment from United States Gypsum Company that delivers superior performance, versatility and easy installation, according to the company....

APAC expands product line with new resilient flooring adhesive.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2004... APAC has expanded its product line with a new resilient flooring adhesive, 564 White Universal Resilient Flooring adhesive. 564 is a very specialized resilient adhesive, and is recommended for the installation of vinyl tile, homogeneous sheet...

What are you doing about it?(FIANA Dossier)
October 1, 2004... It seems to me that in the past few years, more and more people are voicing an opinion on more and more topics. I am also guilty of this affliction. I have heard numerous people point the finger at just about every portion of our industry,...

The carpet installation checklist.(CFI Report)
October 1, 2004... What should you know before the inspector arrives? If the installation has been performed properly, installers should be aware of situations that can occur over which they have absolutely no control and are not their responsibility....

Product and literature guide.
October 1, 2004... Trelawny/Novatek [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TWO NEW NOVATEK CATALOGS One catalog covers Surface Preparation tools for removing paint, rust and coatings from steel and concrete surfaces. The other features shrouded tools, air cleaners...

Dupont and Mohawk.(Carpet)
October 1, 2004... Dupont and Mohawk are sponsoring CFI Certification seminars nationwide. For details, call (800) 248-8582, ext. 239.

Lees Carpet Institute.(Carpet)
October 1, 2004... Lees Carpet Institute ensures that installers get personal training to receive Lees' highest level of certification. Students are required to have five years of experience before being accepted into the program. Training adheres to CRI...

National Carpet Equipment.(Carpet)
October 1, 2004... National Carpet Equipment conducts a variety of custom training courses to fit the student's needs. Hands-on training cover all phases: rug design, carpet carving, sculpting, bas-relief, binding, hand tufting, fiber optic and more. National...

Orcon Installation Center.(Carpet)
October 1, 2004... The Orcon Installation Center offers training on estimating, seam placement, specialty installations, pattern matching, and much more. For details, call (510) 430-8865.

AFS Advanced Flooring Specialists.(Wood)
October 1, 2004... AFS Advanced Flooring Specialists is a school that provides training for dealers, distributors, manufacturers and inspectors. For information, contact Fred Gamble at 530-888-1217 or at fggamble@pacbell.net.

BonaKemi USA, Inc.(Wood)
October 1, 2004... BonaKemi USA, Inc. Sand and Finish Schools offer the professional a variety of training and education opportunities on all aspects of the hardwood floor finishing industry. Class agenda includes all aspects of sanding, finishing and...

National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).(Wood)
October 1, 2004... The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) offers the most-comprehensive training for wood flooring professionals in the industry. In 2004, the NWFA will host 17 schools throughout North America, focusing on five specific skill sets and...

NWFA Wood Flooring Schools 2004 Schedule Introduction to Wood Flooring Installation.(Wood)
October 1, 2004... NWFA Wood Flooring Schools 2004 Schedule Introduction to Wood Flooring Installation Anaheim, CA -- October 19-22, 2004 Installation and Sand & Finish Charlotte, NC -- October 19-22, 2004 Expert Installation St. Louis, MO...

Professional Sand & Finish School.(Wood)
October 1, 2004... The three-day Professional Sand & Finish School, sponsored by Basic, 3M, Clarke and OshKosh Flooring Design, provides the opportunity for hardwood floor professionals to become certified as mastering professional sanding and finishing...

Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA).(Wood)
October 1, 2004... The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA) along with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) jointly sponsor a five-day Wood Flooring School. The course covers installation...

Armstrong Wood Products National National Training Center.(Wood)
October 1, 2004... Armstrong Wood Products National National Training Center offers a four-day installation workshop designed for beginning or intermediate installers. For details, call (800) 526-0308, ext. 2532.

Aqua Mix.(Tile & Stone)
October 1, 2004... Aqua Mix has announced the 2003 schedule for the Independent Care & Maintenance Applicator program. The program will offer a wide range of training and techniques to its students. Upon completion of the course, the trained applicators will be...

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).(Tile & Stone)
October 1, 2004... The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) currently has over 30 educational and training courses available covering all facets of tile and the installation process. All methods taught comply with nationally recognized installation guidelines...

HG Maintenance Systems.(Tile & Stone)
October 1, 2004... HG Maintenance Systems offers one-day, hands-on seminars for natural stone restoration and maintenance, including instruction on leveling, grinding and polishing of various calcareous stone surfaces. For details, call (888) 615-2128.

MAPEI Technical Institute.(Tile & Stone)
October 1, 2004... The MAPEI Technical Institute offers courses in four different disciplines. 1. Tile & Stone Installation Systems (TSIS) -- Classroom instruction and hands-on training that covers the basics from surface preparation to grouting for tile and...

NTCA.(Tile & Stone)
October 1, 2004... The NTCA Training and Education program is administered by Justin Woelfel, Jr., NTCA Director of training and education. The course, called Workshop+, is a three-day training school costing attendees $295 for the entire three days. Customized...

National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades.(Tile & Stone)
October 1, 2004... The National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades provides training in all aspects of thestone and tile industry, from design and installation to fabrication and restoration and maintenance. For details, call (404) 834-4800.

Schluter-Systems' Innovation Workshop.(Tile & Stone)
October 1, 2004... Schluter-Systems' Innovation Workshop provides a valuable educational experience for hundreds of North American tile installers. By providing the solutions for the installation of tile coverings on virtually any surface, today's installation...

Amtico International.(Laminate/Resilient)
October 1, 2004... Amtico International conducts a Floor Installation Training School. Classes are limited to 14 people per session. For details, call (404) 267-1900.

Domco.(Laminate/Resilient)
October 1, 2004... Domco provides a number of training methods to provide education on installation of all its resilient product offerings. For details, call (800) 227-4662.

Northern Industries.(Laminate/Resilient)
October 1, 2004... Northern Industries offers a three-day seamless flooring and waterproofing installation course. Course fee of $175 includes hands-on training and certification. For details, call (401) 821-2121.

Pergo.(Laminate/Resilient)
October 1, 2004... Pergo's "Installer's Edge" seminars will be held in various markets across the country. Participants receive expert instruction and personalized guidance from the company's installation specialists. The field-based "Installer's Edge"...

Roane Company.(Laminate/Resilient)
October 1, 2004... The Roane Company is offering monthly Witex installation clinics. Also available: Witex installation and repair videos. For more information, call (800) 273-6499 (CA, AZ and NV only) or (562) 404-3464.

TOLI International.(Laminate/Resilient)
October 1, 2004... TOLI International has begun their third year of the TOLI Installation School. The day-long class, titled "Everything You Need to Know About Installing TOLI," is an overview of commercial resilient flooring installation. Created for installers,...

Ardex Training Programs.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
October 1, 2004... Ardex Training Programs have set a well-known standard, providing up-to-date technical information and installation techniques that are foremost in keeping flooring professionals competitive and profitable. Ardex training combines a...

Dependable Floor Products.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
October 1, 2004... Dependable Floor Products offers two-day training seminars on subfloor preparation and Dependable products. Training includes classroom instruction and hands-on training with trowelable, moisture treatment, and self-leveling products. For...

Laticrete International.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
October 1, 2004... Laticrete International offers several seminars designed specifically for distributors, dealers, and others directly involved in the ceramic tile and stone industry. Attendees qualify for AIA/CES Learning Units. For details, call (800)...

MAPEI Corporation.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
October 1, 2004... MAPEI Corporation offers seminars on adhesives, repairing and patching, floor leveling, double-glue carpet installation, ceramic tile installation and more. For details, call (800) 42-MAPEI.

Scofield Institute.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
October 1, 2004... The Scofield Institute offers hands-on workshops combining practical demonstrations with opportunities for participants to improve their skills in cementitious overlays and decorative concrete finishing. For details, call (800) 800-9900.

Tarkett.(Underlayment/Subfloor)
October 1, 2004... Tarkett offers an installation course that addresses underlayments, adhesives, moisture testing, coving, seaming and more. For information and registration, call Tarkett's technical services department at (610) 266-5500.

Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI).(Multiple Subjects)
October 1, 2004... Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI) presents two, two-day courses: an estimating and measuring course and an installation-for-the-inspector course. The first course is designed to provide entry-level training for those interested in...

Crain Cutter Co.(Multiple Subjects)
October 1, 2004... Crain Cutter Co. conducts complete floor covering installation clinics at distributor locations. For details, contact the distributor listed in your area or Crain Cutter at (408) 946-6100.

Floor Covering Institute of Technical Services.(Multiple Subjects)
October 1, 2004... The Floor Covering Institute of Technical Services offers three courses for inspectors. The Certified Carpet Claims Inspectors school is a six-day course with in-depth coverage of carpet claims. The Resilient/Hard Surface Inspectors Class...

Forbo Linoleum, Inc.(Multiple Subjects)
October 1, 2004... Forbo Linoleum, Inc. offers an array of installation training opportunities ranging from local dealer installation clinics and moisture limitor training to comprehensive training courses conducted in our training facilities. Regional...

INSTALL.(Multiple Subjects)
October 1, 2004... INSTALL--the International Standards and Training Alliance--offers a four-year training program based on a curriculum reviewed and refined by technical and education experts from several major mills and manufacturers. Content includes theory...

Mannington Floors.(Multiple Subjects)
October 1, 2004... Mannington Floors offers weeklong installation training courses. The Basic Residential Resilient Training Class features Mannington's residential full-spread and perimeter installed products. Also available is a Laminate/Wood Installation...

World Floor Covering Association.(Multiple Subjects)
October 1, 2004... The World Floor Covering Association offers installation courses in carpet, resilient, laminate, ceramic and hardwood. The courses run from three to four days and offer both technical and hands on training. Instructors are professionals that...

Mohawk University.(Showcase)
October 1, 2004... Mohawk University is your source for professional floor covering installation training. Mohawk Industries' tech services experts offer classroom and hands-on instruction for installation of carpet, ceramic tile and hardwood and laminate...