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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


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

Sakrete launches new website
Sakrete has launched its new website, www.sakrete.com, with improved product features and capabilities, which include: product information, a concrete calculator and project “how-to” videos.

People on the Move
Capri Cork has hired Don Jewell as technical service manager, effective Jan.1.

MAPEI’s Dr. Squinzi receives NTCA’s Cornerstone Award
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently honored Dr. Giorgio Squinzi of MAPEI with the Joe A. Tarver Cornerstone Award for Lifetime Achievement during Coverings 2010 in Orlando, FL.

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.

Mapeguard 2 membrane offers easy installation
New from MAPEI, Mapeguard 2 is a peel-and-stick membrane that is 35% lighter than previous generations and offers high-performance, in-plane crack isolation up to 3/8” 910 mm).

Porta-Nails introduces the Portamatic Elevator
New from Porta-Nails, the Portamatic Elevator is designed for the installation of 3/8” to 5/8” tongue and groove wood and engineered flooring.

RH BluePeg offers economical RH testing
Lignomat’s RH BluePeg is an easy-to-use RH measuring system to determine the moisture level in concrete.


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