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Allan Ellis

Alan Ellis is a Master-II CFI Installer, owner of a commercial workroom in the Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri region, inspector, consultant, secretary of the national CFI, served as chairman of the CFI Proven Methods of Installation, past president of the CFI Heartland Chapter, member of the CFI Certification Team and Karastan trainer and certifier.
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Substrate Preparation for Carpet Tiles

Allan Ellis
October 26, 2010
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We must always consider the importance of prepping the substrate for the installation of carpet tiles – it’s just good marketing!
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Why Be Professional? Why Now?

Allan Ellis
February 22, 2010
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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.
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Glue-Down Carpet Installation

Allan Ellis
February 16, 2010
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In the beginning of my career as a floor covering installer, when we received a glue-down installation from a retailer, it was a rubber-back printed pattern for a kitchen, restroom or family room.  We carried solvent-based adhesive, one trowel size and solvent-based seam sealer.  We had little or no flash time; we glued and dropped after we had patterned everything out we were working with vinyl.
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