Floor Covering Installer articles from September 2004

Floor Covering Installer archives from September 2004

Customized installations can boost your bottom line.(Editorial)
September 1, 2004... Last year, we decided to expand the editorial focus of Floor Covering Installer to include more specialized and advanced installation techniques and practices, while retaining solid coverage of the basics that everyone in the trade needs to...

It seams to me ...(You Make the Call)
September 1, 2004... The number of seam tapes available to the installation community is almost too numerous for the mechanic to decipher and make an educated decision about. We are all creatures of habit, and the old adage "If it isn't broken, don't fix it" is the...

Installation guidelines for commercial carpet and cushion.
September 1, 2004... Heralded by commercial floor covering insiders as a much-needed and valuable resource, the following guidelines for installing commercial carpet and commercial bonded polyurethane cushion using the double-glue method were developed by the...

Water and waterproofing facts and fantasies.(Tile Talk)
September 1, 2004... Is there any area of greater misunderstanding by installers and consumers alike than waterproofing? I don't think so. There is definitely no greater area of failure per tile installation, though a lack of movement joints certainly competes for...

Re-stretching and power stretching.(A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
September 1, 2004... FCI editor John Moore has been receiving a lot of requests for information on re-stretching, and he asked if I would provide some. While thinking about the best way to address this subject, it occurred to me that re-stretching is the same as if...

Light up your world.(Namba's World)
September 1, 2004... In-floor lighting systems offer floor covering installations safety, as well as aesthetics (Photo 1). You see them in nightclubs, casinos, hotels and movie theatres all over the world. In-floor lighting systems are considered more for...

Repairing factory-finished wood flooring.(NOFMA Tip Sheet)
September 1, 2004... Last time, we looked at the repair of a site-finished solid wood floor. This month we'll examine the same principles as applied to a factory-finished product. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First, a quick review. Repair means to restore to a...

CFI's 11th annual convention deemed a success.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... CFI held its 11th convention recently in Chattanooga, Tenn., themed as "Installation: The Great Adventure." On the first day of the convention, attendees went on mill tours to Shaw's woven and tufted manufacturing plants. They also visited the...

Powernail begins construction of new plant.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Powernail Co. has broken ground for the construction of a new 122,000-square foot manufacturing plant located in Lake Zurich, Ill. The groundbreaking event was highlighted by two generations of owners, father Carl Anstett, and his sons Tom...

Q.E.P. acquires Tuplex flooring underlayment company.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Q.E.P. Co Inc. has acquired substantially all the assets of Tuplex Corp. of Naperville, Ill. Tuplex manufactures and distributes Harmony and Tuplex brands of underlayment for use under all laminate and engineered hardwood floating floors. Sales...

Virginia Hardwood holds open house, receives distributor award.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Virginia Hardwood held an open house on July 16 at the company's corporate headquarters in Azusa, CA, featuring food, vendor exhibits, and a prize raffle. About 450 customers and 22 vendors attended the event, which was held by the company as a...

Larry Press joins as director of flooring for Helmitin.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Larry Press has joined Helmitin Adhesives as director of flooring. He comes to the post from ParaChem Southern, where he was most recently director of technical services, adhesives. He will be involved in all phases of floor coverings for...

TEC offers free Contractor Nights training sessions.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... TEC invites ceramic tile and natural stone contractors and installers to attend the company's free, hands-on Contractor Nights training sessions. The sessions are offered regularly at various distributor locations through the United States. ...

Stanley Stephens named an APAC distributor.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... All Purpose Adhesive Co. (APAC) has named Stanley Stephens as APAC's exclusive flooring and accessories distributor of APAC branded adhesives, moisture emissions surface coatings and specialty products in the Harrisburg-Philadelphia,...

All Purpose Adhesive Co.(People)
September 1, 2004... All Purpose Adhesive Co. (APAC) has added three new sales executives, John Mitchell, Gerry Yates and Rick Etscorn. Mithcell will grow the APAC line of adhesives and Premier tapes in the New England and Connecticut markets. Jack McElderry will...

APAC's West Coast.(People)
September 1, 2004... Yates has been hired as a sales agent for APAC's West Coast market. Leonard Dorin will continue to represent Premier Tape Products on the West Coast. Etscorn has been hired as a Premier line representative for the Florida market. All three new...

W.J. Grosvenor & Co.(People)
September 1, 2004... W.J. Grosvenor & Co., based in Billerica, Mass., has appointed Greg Fonzi as a senior sales representative. Fonzi, a 20 year veteran of the industry, comes to Grosvenor with previous experience at Belknap-White-Alcco, Leggett & Platt, and...

Q.E.P. announces availability of latest catalog.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 1, 2004... The 25th anniversary edition of the Q.E.P. catalog contains detailed information about the company's extensive line of tile saws and tile cutters as well as a complete line of ceramic installation tools, cleaners and sealers. The 62-page full...

Many Schluter Systems products now available in nickel finish.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 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...

Grout & Tile Sealer is SureSeal's latest.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 1, 2004... SureSeal's Grout & Tile Sealer features "spray and go application," ease of use and fast drying times, according to the company. Utilizing unique advanced resins, the product is designed to seal damp grout within minutes of installation with...

Taylor Adhesives presents its Lockdown series.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 1, 2004... Taylor Adhesives' Lockdown series of products is designed to abate high moisture emissions in concrete slabs. The system enables an earlier installation and provides a waterproof adhesive bond for most types of flooring including resilient,...

BonaKemi reformulates Traffic.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 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 352 on the Reader Inquiry Card....

Oneida Vac Systems introduces Floor Dust Containment System.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 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...

Innovatech's Terminator 2000-ei.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 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 342 on the Reader...

MAPEI Planitop 25 is a flowable structural repair mortar.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 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...

Delmhorst debuts new equipment package.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 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...

Dependable presents new line of hot-melt carpet seam tapes.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 1, 2004... Dependable Chemical Co. presents a new line of hot-melt carpet seam tapes produced in 3- and 4-inch widths. These new tapes feature smoke-free and nearly odorless hot-melt technology, according to the company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Custom Building Products introduces ultra-lightweight backerboard.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 1, 2004... Custom Building Products recently debuted EasyBoard Ultra Light Backerboard which, as its name implies, is an ultra-lightweight backerboard. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each 1/2-inch sheet consists of a thin, lightweight synthetic core,...

Seam Master's Koolglide System by Nexicor.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 1, 2004... Seam Master Industries, in partnership with Nexicor, introduces the new Koolglide System for carpet seaming. A seam is made by running the iron on top of the carpet. The tape is heated and the seam is made utilizing Nexicor's patented induction...

National unleashes the #5280 Panther stripper.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 1, 2004... National Carpet Equipment's #5280 Panther Self-Propelled Stripper has many of the same features as its brother, the #6280 Industrial Panther, but in a more compact and lightweight form for greater maneuverability. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Sinclair manufactures Pro Circle Cutter.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 1, 2004... Sinclair Equipment Co.'s Pro Circle Cutter is designed to create precise circles and circle segments up to 8 feet, 6 inches for resilient, laminate or textile floor coverings. The Pro Circle Cutter is engineered for exact circle reproduction...

Turbo offers full line of heat welding tools.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
September 1, 2004... Turbo Heat Welding Tools offers a full line of products, including the Turbo Caddy, an automatic welding machine. The caddy works with both Leister and Zinzer guns, and welds 13 to 16 feet per minute. When the operator is finished welding...

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

Lees Carpet Institute.(Carpet)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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.(Wood)
September 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)
September 1, 2004... NWFA Wood Flooring Schools 2004 Schedule Introduction to Wood Flooring Installation St. Louis, MO -- September 18-22, 2004; Anaheim, CA -- October 19-22, 2004 Installation and Sand & Finish Charlotte, NC -- October 19-22, 2004 ...

Professional Sand & Finish School.(Wood)
September 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...

The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.(Wood)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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.(Tile & Stone)
September 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)
September 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.

NTCA.(Tile & Stone)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 1, 2004... Dependable Floor Products offers two-day training seminars on sub-floor 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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.(Multiple Subjects)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 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)
September 1, 2004... Mannington Floors offers week-long 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...

Mohawk University.(Multiple Subjects)
September 1, 2004... Mohawk University has provided professional installation training for new and experienced flooring installers since 2001. Highly experienced trainers teach installers the latest techniques in carpet, wood and laminate installation. Ceramic tile...

World Floor Covering Association.(Multiple Subjects)
September 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...

MAPEI Technical Institute.(Showcase)
September 1, 2004... Within the MAPEI Americas Headquarters building, located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, MAPEI has constructed a state-of-the-art training center--MAPEI Technical Institute--perfectly suited to the training needs of flooring installers and...

Bullet Tools.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... MiniMagnum Shear[TM] (Item # 700) This NEW smaller version of the Magnum Shear boasts more power, a lighter weight design and excellent pricing. With its 13" blade, this powerful tool can cut most laminate and engineered/hardwood flooring...

Apac.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... APAC INTRODUCES SOLVENT FREE VCT ADHESIVE ECOlogical 539 VCT adhesive with ECOPROTEC[TM] is another innovative product by APAC. 539 dries to a thin, semi-transparent film and allows chalk lines to be visible. The solvent-free formula is...

Shave Away.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... Dust Collection for Angle Sanders The Dust Muzzle will retrofit over 1200 grinders for 4-5" and 7-8" diamond cup wheels, Zec[TM] wheels, crack chasers and saw blades. When used with a standard industrial vacuum it is over 95% efficient at...

SureSeal USA.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... The manufacturers of the Australian Tile Council's "Best New Product of the Year 2003" launches a new sales initiative and new products in the United States. Their exclusive resins are utilized to create the most effective and innovative...

Carpet Shims.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS easily eliminate the problem of height differences from carpeted floors to ceramic or hardwood floors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * No more double tack strips. * No more building ramps with...

BonaKemi.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... BonaKemi introduces the AdvantEdge edger, with innovative technology for smoother operation, more efficient power and easier maintenance. For use with BonaKemi's DCS system, or bag, AdvantEdge is the newest addition to BonaKemi machines...

Interior surfaces.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... "Interiors follow fashion" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For many years the hottest fashion apparel has been--still is, Leather! Now leather tile on floors, walls and moldings is gaining popularity. Having slowly made it's way into fine homes...

Powernail.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... POWERNAIL CO. introduces its new Model 50P Mallet Actuated Pneumatic T & G POWERNAILER[R] for 3/8" to 5/8" T & G Flooring. It has a safety trigger to prevent accidental discharge, rugged pressure sealed cast aluminum body and foot. Comes in two...

Bullet Tools.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... Magnum Shear XL[TM] (Item # 701XL) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This extra large 25" cutter has the power and versatility to cut a wide variety of hard-to-cut flooring products including; Carpet Tile, Luxury vinyl, Amtico and Rubber tile to...

Diamond tech.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... The Diamond Laser 5000 Diamond-Bladed Wet Band Saw is capable of 95% of the cuts typically made with Waterjet technology at a fraction of the cost. Want to know more? Visit us online at www.diamondsaws.com Circle #74 on the Reader Inquiry Card....

NCE.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... Why do the work when the Panther does it for you? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The #5280 has many of the same features as its "big brother" the #6280 Industrial Panther[R] Self-Propelled Stripper, but the #5280 is more compact and lighter...

Custom building products.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... RedGard[TM] Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane (formerly known as LevelQuik[TM] Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane), is a water-based, easy-to-use, elastomeric membrane that is easily applied with a roller, trowel or sprayer,...

Shave Away.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... Dust Collection for 7" Circular Saws [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Saw Muzzle is a heavy duty, fiber filled ABS dust collector designed to remove dust created by Skil, Milwaukee, Makita and Bosch worm drive circular saws as well as the...

Lenox.(Products and Literature Guide)
September 1, 2004... LENOX[R] Gold[TM] Utility Knife [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LENOX Gold utility knife, available in retractable and fixed versions, features a titanium-coated stainless steel nose. This patented one-piece fixture eliminates spreading for...