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Acrylic Adhesive Basics
In a previous column, I talked about SBR adhesive for
broadloom carpet. However, there are
many vinyl-backed carpets and carpet tile being installed today. How do you select the right one for your next
vinyl-backed carpet project?
by Wally Giambastiani
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 | BNP Media partners with BirdDog Career Centers
BNP Media, parent company of National Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer, TILE, Stone World and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, has announced a new partnership with BirdDog Career Centers.
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Broadloom Carpet Adhesive Basics
There are many different types of adhesives for the
installation of floor coverings on the market today. How do you select the right one for your next
broadloom carpet project?
by Wally Giambastiani
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FCICA holds Mid Year 2008: Reduce Your Risk
FCICA, the
flooring contractors association, held Mid Year 2008, which included 3 great
educational sessions on Thursday, October 2, 2008 along with a reception and
dinner.
by Kimberly Oderkirk
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Focus on the Future: Some Things to Consider
We’ve all heard about ways to stay productive
during our “down time” – you know what I
am talking about - those times last fall and winter when you might not have
been as busy as usual due to the economic situation grasping the nation and,
for that matter, the world.
by Roy Davison CFI Master Installer
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Getting Paid for Floor Prep
It’s easy to say, “We always
install according to Carpet & Rug Institute CRI-104 Commercial Installation
Standards.” The reality is that it is very tough to do when the amount and type
of floor prep is extensive and the owner doesn’t want to pay for what needs to
be done.
by Dave Stafford
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 | 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
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Installation Tips from the Pros – Part 1-- Carpet
All flooring installers have encountered
situations throughout their careers that demanded special and immediate
attention. Perhaps it was a problem that called for immediate resolution, or
perhaps the product arrived somewhat differently than expected. It may also have been an area that did not
match what was ordered or any number of situations in which the professional
installers always appear to find a way to make it work.
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Installation Tips from the Pros – Part 2-- Resilient
All flooring installers have encountered situations
throughout their careers that demanded special and immediate attention. Perhaps
it was a problem that called for immediate resolution, or perhaps the product
arrived somewhat differently than expected.
It may also have been an area that did not match what was ordered or any
number of situations in which the professional installers always appear to find
a way to make it work.
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Installation Tips from the Pros – Part 3—Ceramic, Hardwood and Laminate
All flooring installers have encountered situations
throughout their careers that demanded special and immediate attention. Perhaps
it was a problem that called for immediate resolution, or perhaps the product
arrived somewhat differently than expected.
It may also have been an area that did not match what was ordered or any
number of situations in which the professional installers always appear to find
a way to make it work.
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 | Non-Wet Adhesives
Picking up that trowel may be the worst idea you
ever had on some jobs. A government
client had a rush requirement to furnish and install 1,400 yards of broadloom,
action-back carpet in high security areas where there were large number of
heavy file cabinets and safes. At the
site inspection, which was limited in scope due to security, it appeared that
the direct glued broadloom would easily release from the tile-covered
substrate.
by Dave Stafford
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Subfloor Preparation Tips for Carpet Installation
On-site temperature required 48 hours prior to
& during installation is usually between 65-95 degrees. It is maintained for at least 72 hours
following installation. The slab temperature shall never be less than 65
degrees. Inside temperature is NEVER to fall below 50 degrees to ensure quality
of installation.
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The Installer’s Notebook #1
Let’s start the
New Year off with promising ourselves that we will learn more to earn more! It always works and it should be one of your
goals. So, step up and find ways that this New Year will be better than you
anticipated! Quickly run away from your
“doom and gloom” friends. We can’t
change the wind, but we can change the sails, so go for it!
by Jim Walker
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White Paper: Flooring Underlayment Acoustics: Impact Insulation Classification
The importance of acoustics is often forgotten until a building is completed. However, the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen Code) which took effect January 1, 2011 made it mandatory for all new construction in California (non-residential and residential up to three stories) to comply with certain acoustical control standards.
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 | Why Be Professional? Why Now?
Times are very challenging in today’s
economy. Take advantage of these slow
periods to evaluate your business strategy and what steps can be taken to
improve your business and installation skills.
by Allan Ellis
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