Floor Covering Installer articles from October 2007

Floor Covering Installer archives from October 2007

Matching patterned carpets.(CFI REPORT)
October 1, 2007... Can you be accused of walking with your head down inside of buildings? Are you always looking at the flooring? Do you continually judge another's work? I've been told that I need to change professions just so I could put less strain on my neck...

Concrete moisture meters and calcium chloride tests: there are better ways to test concrete for moisture.(Resilient: Let's Talk Resilient)
October 1, 2007... As hard as many of us have worked to train and write about the importance of concrete moisture testing, many floors are still installed without conducting any tests prior to installation. If they are, then they are using what I call "the senses...

Training and professionalism are key in improving flooring installation trade.(Editorial)
October 1, 2007... In August, I was fortunate to attend the annual CFI Convention in Kansas City. I always look forward to this convention because it gives me a chance to meet many of our readers in person and discuss important issues facing the flooring...

How will new media transform your business in '08?
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Overwhelmed by information-overload and nonstop technology? Bombarded with options? As a customer-focused media company, BNP Media is committed to delivering information that will make your job not only easier, but...

PFS: 11 locations to serve you better.(MEMBER SHOWCASE: PFS Professional Flooring Supply)
October 1, 2007... Everyone at Professional Flooring Supply would like to congratulate FIANA on 13 years of service and dedication to the flooring industry. FIANA offers a unique focus on key elements of our business by supporting manufacturers that improve floor...

PTS marks 34th successful year in business.(MEMBER SHOWCASE: PTS Wholesale Flooring Distribution)
October 1, 2007... PTS congratulates FIANA on its many years of success and is proud to be one of its charter members. A flooring business like PTS relies on the networking and industry specific education that FIANA brings so adeptly to the industry. That value,...

OK enough is enough.(Carpet: A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
October 1, 2007... I don't know, maybe because it's summer and I really enjoy my backyard, sitting on the deck under the gazebo on a soft summer's eve looking at Janet's beautiful garden, enjoying a nice cigar and an icy cold weekend beer. If left to myself,...

Proper surface preparation--the start of a successful tile installation.
October 1, 2007... Proper surface preparation for residential installations of ceramic tile or stone is probably the most important phase of the work, yet often the most overlooked. Even when it is recognized, not enough time or resources are allocated to ensure...

CFI convention brings together peers for education, technical know-how.(Industry News)(Conference notes)
October 1, 2007... The 14th Annual CFI Convention presented the latest in educational and technical flooring information, while bringing together friends from all over the world. Installers, dealers, manufacturers, distributors, inspectors and others searching...

Pergo, CCA part ways.(Correction)(Correction notice)
October 1, 2007... In a news item that ran in the July/ August issue FCI magazine, Pergo had announced a change in its existing relationship with flooring retail cooperative CCA Global Partners. Recently, CCA requested that Pergo clarify a statement within...

June 2007 directory.(Correction)(Directory)(Correction notice)
October 1, 2007... Anderson Hardwood Floors was inadvertently listed in the June 2007 Directory & Buying Guide under the category of Radiant Heating Floors--Hardwood, Solid on page 39. The company does not recommend any of its solid wood flooring products to be...

In memoriam: Alan Greenberg, CCA Global co-founder.(Industry News)(Obituary)
October 1, 2007... Alan Greenberg, industry pioneer and co-founder and co-CEO of CCA Global Partners, died Aug. 28 after a long battle with cancer. He was 63. A St. Louis native, Greenberg was widely recognized for both his business acumen and passion for...

Stauf Adhesives unveils new logo in 'rebranding' effort.(Industry News)
October 1, 2007... In an effort to differentiate itself from its competitors, Stauf Adhesives has unveiled a new logo that has been designed specifically for the U.S. market. As part of its "rebranding" program, the wood flooring adhesive manufacturer says...

Bonsal American acquires Amerimix Industries.(Industry News)
October 1, 2007... Bonsal American, Inc. has acquired Amerimix Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of bagged and bulk mortar and stucco mixes for commercial contractors and distributors with bagged mortars, stuccos, portland and masonry cements. Amerimix is based in...

Newly revamped training program benefits retailers, installers.(Industry News)
October 1, 2007... Karastan, in partnership with Jim Walker (American Floor Covering Institute president; International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association ceo, and 2005 Recipient of WFCA 2005 Industry Hall of Fame awardee) has revamped its Certified...

Wagner, NWFA team up for moisture meter program.(Industry News)
October 1, 2007... Wagner Electronics is offering a free moisture meter upon completion of certification classes at the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). The NWFA says it "recognizes the importance of moisture testing during the installation process...

Sakrete to repeat NFL charitable donation program.(Industry News)
October 1, 2007... Sakrete will partner with six National Football League (NFL) teams this season for the second-annual Sakrete Sack[TM] Program. The Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta...

Coverings to return to Chicago in 2009.(Industry News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Show organizers say that Coverings will return to the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago for the 2009 convention. Coverings, the annual tile and stone show traditionally held in Orlando, Fla., touched down...

Best Tile Distributors of New England.(People on the Move)
October 1, 2007... Best Tile Distributors of New England has promoted Joshua Pouliot to location manager of its Dedham, Mass., facility. He has been with the company since 2002, and has held various positions within. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Laticrete sponsors Teper in annual memorial bike race.(Industry News)
October 1, 2007... LATICRETE recently sponsored Ivan Teper in the annual Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb in Denver, Colo. Teper, who has leukemia and is anemic, completed the 28-mile bicycle race in four hours and 29 minutes, which begins at 7,500 feet...

NTCA to hosts Total Solutions, Oct. 11-13; Bucaro named keynoter.(Industry News)
October 1, 2007... Commemorating its 60th anniversary year, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Total Solutions Business and Technical Conference, to be held Oct. 11-13 at St. Pete Beach, Fla., will include "high-profi le" industry technical and...

Calendar.(Industry News)(Calendar)
October 1, 2007... FIANA 2007 Annual Convention & Trade Show Dallas, Texas, Oct 11-14, (817) 326-2615, www.fiana.org NTCA 4th Annual Total Solutions Conference Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla., Oct. 13-15 (601) 939-2071, www.tile-assn.com. NAFCD...

Gripper Edge makes carpet tack strip for the professional carpet installer: Southern Cross.(Product & Literature on Display)
October 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)
October 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...

Regupol-QT Impact Sound Insulation touts versatility: Dodge-Regupol Inc.(Product & Literature on Display)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Formulated from resilient recycled rubber, Impact Sound Insulation from Regupol-QT is engineered to provide better sound control, and can be used directly under a variety of floor surfaces, including ceramic tile....

Lam-Hammer introduces new installation tool: Lam-Hammer.(Product & Literature on Display)
October 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)
October 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...

Dayton's new Sure Finish: exceptionally smooth results: Dayton Superior Corp.(Product & Literature on Display)
October 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...

Four different blade sizes with TURBO's Master TURBO Groover.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 368 TURBO Heat Welding tools 368 TURBO'S MASTER TURBO GROOVER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

New scanner from Lignomat offers measurements at various levels.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 356 Lignomat LIGNOMAT LIGNO-SCANNER SD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Doing heat welding has never been easier.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 367 TURBO Heat Welding Tools TURBO'S AUTOMATIC CADDY [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Multiple turnkey options available from The Master's Touch.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 364 The Master's Touch THE MASTER'S TOUCH [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

TURBO's Super TURBO Nozzle packed with pre-heating jets.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 366 TURBO Heat Welding Tools TURBO'S SUPER TURBO NOZZLE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURBO Heat Welding Tools' Super TURBO Nozzle welds approximately 10' per minute, three times faster than conventional speed tips, the company says....

Pacific-Solution's new laser offers long-range tool.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 355 Pacific-Solutions PACIFIC-SOLUTIONS' LEICA DISTO LASER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Leica Disto A6 Laser Rangefinder teamed with SiteDraw software by Pacific Solutions is a flooring estimator's tool designed to provide quick and...

MAPEI's Ultraplan 1 Plus.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 362 MAPEI Corp. MAPEI'S ULTRAPLAN 1 PLUS LEED-COMPLIANT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Quick-setting, self-drying, commercial grade Ultraplan 1 Plus has been formulated to level, smooth and repair interior concrete and engineer-approved...

Single Disc Grind and Scrape presented by National Carpet.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... NCE 359 NCE SINGLE DISC GRIND AND SCRAPE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] National Carpet Equipment, Inc.'s Single Disc Grind and Scrape removes mastics, thin coatings, epoxies, urethanes, thinset, high spots and textures slippery floor...

Sinclair unveils Leister heat welding kit for pros.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 361 Sinclair Equipment SINCLAIR EQUIP.'S LEISTER PROF. KIT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New from Sinclair Equipment is the Leister Professional Kit for Heat Welding. Developed for use on homogenous floor and wall coverings, the kit...

DensShield tile backer features water-resistant core.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 358 Georgia Pacific Gypsum GEORGIA-PACIFIC'S DENSSHIELD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With a built-in moisture barrier and highly water-resistant core DensShield tile backer from Georgia-Pacific Gypsum offers a moisture- and...

Gemini's Revolution XT tile saw offers versatility.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 354 Gemini Saw Co. GEMINI'S REVOLUTION XT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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,...

AcoustiCORK 'green' underlayment suitable for all floors.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
October 1, 2007... 357 Amorim Solutions AMORIM'S ACOUSTICORK [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Rolling the dice on wood floors.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many installers feel that when they install a wood floor over concrete they are rolling the dice with moisture issues and hoping they don't receive the dreaded customer call that there is a problem with the floor....

Moisture testing part two: ASTM F-1869 calcium chloride test.(Resilient: Resilient Installation Corner)
October 1, 2007... The calcium chloride test has been in use for seventy years, and is the most misused and misunderstood test testing procedure in the flooring industry. The calcium chloride test is used to measure the Moisture Vapor Emissions Rate MVER) of a...

The current state of affairs of the inspection industry: the claims monster.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At their woven symposium, the learned and wise ones, David and Charlene Hunt stated at the beginning of the training, "An inspection should be an opportunity to educate and learn, not a negative experience."...