Floor Covering Installer articles from October 2008

Floor Covering Installer archives from October 2008

Professionalism and superior skills can help installers survive recession.(Editorial)
October 1, 2008... Everywhere you look, there is more bad news about the economy-rising fuel costs, increasing unemployment, falling new home sales. It's clear that the dreaded "R" word, recession, has arrived, and it will likely be some time before the economy...

Getting out of a bind.(Carpet: A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
October 1, 2008... Her house is a lovingly restored 100-year-old house in the Oakmont area of Pittsburgh, just down the road from where the U.S Open was played a couple of years ago (Photo 1). [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Jon and I were called in because of...

Carpet binding tips.
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In this day and age there are many ways to finish the edge of a rug. Binding and serging machines, both portable and stationary, electric and battery, are available depending on the application. Will you just be...

Mechanical fastening of wood floors.
October 1, 2008... What is meant by "mechanically fastening wood flooring"? First, some background on the fastener. Before flooring nailers were invented, "8d cut nails" were considered the preferred flooring fastener. The steel nails were about two inches long,...

Membrane facts.
October 1, 2008... One area of ceramic tile that continues to bode well, even in a tight market, is membranes. Use of various types of membrane systems continues to grow as people seek increased performance features from their ceramic tile installations....

It's not nice to fool with mother nature.(Resilient: You Make the Call)
October 1, 2008... Hey, I know it's an old saying from a butter commercial, but it seems appropriate for this "Best of the Worst" or "Shock and Awe" type article. The following information and photos are for learning proposes only. They are for your visual...

Coverings 2009 to return to Chicago for 20th anniversary.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... Planning is well underway for Coverings 2009, the largest tile and stone trade show in North America. Once again, the show will be held at Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center, with the expo and conference running from April 21-24. In...

Sakrete and the NFL team up to sack homelessness.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... For the third straight year, Sakrete will partner with several National Football League (NFL) teams to raise money for the homeless through its Sakrete Sack Program. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, Buffalo...

Calendar of events.(Industry News)(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... 2008 FIANA Convention St. Louis, MO, Oct. 16-19 (817) 326-2615 www.fiana.org Tile Contractors Association of America (TCAA) Annual Convention Orlando, Florida, Nov 8-11 (800) 655-8453 (816) 767-0194 ...

NWFA to offer inspection report writing school.
October 1, 2008... The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) will offer an Inspection Report Writing School as part of its continuing education commitment to certified wood flooring professionals. This one-day class will provide instruction on how to...

Bostik Inc.(People on the Move)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Bostik Inc.'s Construction & Distribution Division has promoted Rick Tredwell, Tom Mylott and Brian Kelley. Tredwell has been promoted to West region sales manager. He will manage sales for a range of...

ARDEX Engineered Cements and The W.W. Henry Co.(People on the Move)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ARDEX Engineered Cements and The W.W. Henry Co. have appointed Stephan Liozu president and CEO, effective immediately. Liozu brings more than 15 years of professional experience in the industrial, consumer and...

Ben Schatz, president and owner of ChemGrout, Inc., is celebrating his 40th year with the company.(People on the Move)
October 1, 2008... Ben Schatz, president and owner of ChemGrout, Inc., is celebrating his 40th year with the company. Despite this milestone, Schatz has no plans on slowing down, and looks forward to leading the company into the future.

CTEF tile installation program aided by Raimondi donation.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... Raimondi Tools USA has donated dozens of hand tools to the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) for use in its training facility for students enrolled in the CTEF Certified Ceramic Tile Installer program. "Raimondi has always been very...

Install twin cities helps build home for wounded soldier.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... INSTALL Twin Cities floor covering professionals helped to create a specially designed house for a Minnesota military veteran who recently sustained severe injuries while serving in Iraq. Sgt. Marcus Kuboy of New Hope, Minn. Was wounded in...

INSTALL professionals and apprentices give back to community.
October 1, 2008... INSTALL floor covering professionals from the Southeast Wisconsin and Chicago area recently volunteered their time to help a local job training program upgrade their facility. INSTALL veterans and apprentices teamed to refinish the hardwood...

BASF CHEMREX CX-100 formulated for interior installation: BASF.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BASF's CHEMREX CX-1000 is a solvent-free, zero VOC, 100 percent solids formulation for interior installation, according to the company. CX-1000 offers over an hour of open time, superior clean-ability and a tenacious...

Sound Shark Rubber underlayment new from Sound Seal: Sound Seal.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... Sound Seal has completed a new series of acoustical tests for glue down engineered hardwood flooring, the company says. Independent testing shows an IIC rating of 57 and 60 over concrete and wood construction using the 3mm model. Sound Shark...

Both RACATAC products available with chest support: RACATAC Products, Inc.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Racatac Products, Inc. has now made both RACATAC models available with the chest support. Both models include the fully adjustable chest support which connects and disconnects in seconds, the company says. Both the...

Delmhorst introduces total check moisture meter: Delmhorst.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Total Check 3-in-1 moisture meter integrates pin mode, pin-less scan mode, and thermo hygrometer into a fully featured meter for flooring installers. Total Check identifies problem areas in building materials...

APAC Vapor Master adhesives offer solutions for moisture problems: All Purpose Adhesive Company.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... APAC's Vapor Master adhesives and sealants offer solutions to excess moisture vapor and alkali in concrete slabs at new construction sites, according to the company. These adhesives contain no solvents making them very low in V.O.C. emissions,...

A new look for Turbo II floor stripper: Sinclair.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... With a new look, the Turbo II floor stripper continues to command the floor covering removal of most jobsite applications, including commercial carpet, vinyl, VCT, rubber, sport surfaces, ceramic tile, and glue down hardwood, according to the...

TURBO Precision Nozzle eliminates scorching of urethane finishes: TURBO Heat Welding Tools.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new TURBO Precision Nozzle is specially designed for use on flooring materials with a urethane finish, the company says. It has 13 pre-heating jets that deliver the hot air with precision into the groove thus...

TURBO Caddy makes heat welding easier: TURBO Heat Welding Tools.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... 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 is also capable of welding Armstrong 1/2 round rod. By replacing the Super TURBO...

Reduce installation costs with new Novoplan[R] Easy: MAPEI.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... MAPEI has included its "reduced surface preparation technology" into the Novoplan line of levelers. Novoplan Easy--MAPEI's new easy-preparation, self-leveling underlayment--offers superior mixing and self-smoothing properties, the company...

USG Levelrock CSD Early Exposure underlayment pourable before window installation: USG.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... USG has announced that its Levelrock CSD Early Exposure floor underlayment can be poured up to 60 days before the building's permanent windows and doors are installed. Designed for use in buildings with light-gauge steel frame construction,...

TURBO's Super TURBO Nozzle packed with pre-heating jets: TURBO Heat Welding Tools.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURBO Heat Welding Tools' Super TURBO Nozzle welds approximately 10' per minute, three times faster than conventional speed tips, the company says. This is made possible by its multiple pre-heating jets next to the...

Wagner Rapid RH speeds up humidity testing: Wagner Electronics.(Products on Display)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wagner's Rapid RH is the fastest concrete relative humidity test, the company says. The Rapid RH fits beneath the surface of the concrete; does not impact ongoing construction; allows for rapid initial readings and...

Stair tread installation.(Resilient: Resilient Installation Corner)
October 1, 2008... Stair treads and risers are made to withstand some of the most abusive traffic known to our industry. Since they are so tough, cutting those stair treads is very difficult and must be handled carefully. Care must be taken not to allow the...

Tough times or time to get tough? Let's get back to basics.(Resilient: Namba's World)
October 1, 2008... The "WOW" factor: This is what you strive to give your customer when they walk into an installation that you have completed. As installers and the construction industry, we are saying "WOW" what has happened to the economy?," not quite the...

Wood flooring machine and finish products directory.(Directory)
October 1, 2008... If you are a manufacturer of wood floor finish or machines and would like to be included in this paid section next year, please e-mail your information to: allenj@bnpmedia.com. Basic Coatings Address: 1001 Brown Avenue, Toledo, OH...

Installation training clinics & schools.
October 1, 2008... Carpet International Certified Floor Covering Installers Association (CFI) and the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) educational programs include certification for carpet installation professionals, and installation training for...

Compotite: Waterproof membranes under ceramic tile.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Use our 40 mil COMPOSEAL BLUE Shower Pan membrane for custom marble, stone or ceramic tile showers and other thick bed jobs; our 40 mil COMPOSEAL GOLD for thin-set installation. Protects ceramic tile, including...

D cut products: New!! Lam-Hammer Jr.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lam-Hammer is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Lam-Hammer line of quality interlocking floor installation tools. Throw away your pull bars and pry bars! The Lam Hammer Jr., designed and priced...

New!! Lam-Hammer Jr.: Lam-Hammer.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lam-Hammer is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Lam-Hammer line of quality interlocking floor installation tools. Throw away your pull bars and pry bars! The Lam Hammer Jr., designed and priced...