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Pushing the Rock
by Al Levi | August 29, 2010 | Comments (0)

How to Repair Carpet Seams
I keep hearing about the economy from installers. It seems some installers find it easy to blame a bad economy for lack of business.  When work is down, it means you need to create some.

by Dave Garden

Green Installation Terms
How well do you know "green" installation? Find out in this Web-exclusive quiz.


Mapeguard 2 membrane offers easy installation
Porta-Nails introduces the Portamatic Elevator
RH BluePeg offers economical RH testing
Hardwood Handling and Product Inspection
All those along the chain of custody from the manufacturer, distributor, contractor, and even to the consumer, are responsible for proper handling and inspection of the wood flooring products.

by Mickey Moore

Mortar Bed Installation
Mortar beds seem to be making a resurgence with the increased use of large tile.

by Dave Gobis

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Pearl Abrasive Co.

Pearl Abrasive Co. talks about its Tuscan Leveling System, a new two-piece installation system for large format ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles.
www.pearlabrasive.com

Healthier Choice Premium Carpet Cushion and Acoustic Solutions

Mike Norton, vp commercial products, gives an overview of his company's latest GREENGUARD-certified carpet cushion and underlayment products.
www.healthierchoice.com

Stauf

David Ford, vp sales and marketing, demonstrates his company's new PUM950 wood flooring adhesive. President Wolfgang Stauf introduces the video.
www.staufusa.com

MP Global Products

Jack Boesch, director of marketing, discusses his company's polyfoam and recycled fiber products, including the new FiberBacker underlayment.
www.quietwalk.com

MAPEI

MAPEI demonstrates its latest installation products, including Ultrabond ECO 995 wood flooring adhesive and Opticolor Stain Free Grout. The video features Dr. Giorgio Squinzi, ceo of MAPEI Group; and Luigi Di Geso, president of MAPEI Americas.
www.mapei.us

Creating Your Space

Creating Your Space walks dealers through its full suite of website tools, including search engine optimization, Virtual Room Designer and the ability to capture a customer's information.
www.creatingyourspace.com
GreenGuard unveils interactive IAQ tool
In an effort to help people understand indoor air pollution and the simple ways they can combat it in their homes, the GreenGuard Environmental Institute (GEI) says it has developed an interactive animated house tour online that allows users to take a virtual “walk through” of a family residence while learning about common sources of indoor air pollution.

PAM introduces green-friendly adhesive
PAMTite/UX 8012 is a unique, green-friendly thermoplastic adhesive that outperforms construction adhesives with a faster set time, instant green strength/tack, non-toxic chemicals, and no wasted adhesive.

Lumber auction sale to be held June 22-24
International Auction and Appraisal services will hold a hardwood lumber auction sale June 22-24 at TBM Hardwood, Inc. in Hanover, Pa.

EPA Lead Act – The Installer’s Responsibility
Originally set for April 22, 2010, but now delayed until September 30, 2010, all contractors working in a house built in 1978 or before must be aware there is a chance it contains lead paint.

by Tony Buckhardt


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