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FCI: Floor Covering Installer

FCI January/February 2021 cover

2021 January/February

In the January/February 2021 issue of FCI, we talk about common mistakes in resilient flooring installations and how to avoid them. Also in this issue, we share a virtual showcase of the latest product introductions.
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installing over concrete subfloors

Installing Floors over Concrete Subfloors

Tim Provence
February 4, 2021
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Flooring failures over concrete subfloors cost millions of dollars each year, and the pain of going through a replacement installation in an occupied space remains with the customer for some time.
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cleaning vs. disinfecting

Floor Disinfectant Do’s and Don’ts

February 4, 2021
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COVID-19 has swept across the world, adding panic to our everyday lives and skepticism about the people we interact with and the surfaces we touch.
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Bona PowerScrubber

Virtual Flooring Installation Product Showcase

February 5, 2021
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We’ve rounded up the latest flooring installation product introductions, systems and technologies for this virtual product showcase.
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avoiding problems with hardwood flooring

Wood Movement and Why Moisture Control is Important

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Grete Heimerdinger
February 4, 2021
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When wood moves, the moisture content of the floor planks has changed.
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Peaking and lifting of an LVP end joint

Avoid Common Mistakes When Installing Resilient Flooring

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David Jackson
February 5, 2021
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As resilient flooring installations become more popular and prevalent in today's industry, it's more crucial than ever to avoid common mistakes that could undermine the success and longevity of the installation.
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waterproofing

The Benefits of Liquid-Applied Membranes for Waterproofing Showers

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Will White
February 5, 2021
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Risking damage, dollars, displacement and health should not be an option on any construction project, let alone one with your firm’s name on it.
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Jon Namba

A New Start to the Year

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Jon Namba
February 3, 2021
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2020 presented us with several never-before-seen challenges, but I think it’s safe to say that as an industry, we’ve adjusted quickly in order to keep our businesses and livelihoods moving forward.
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COVID-19 safety measures

What to Do When COVID-19 Hits Home

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Jon Namba
February 3, 2021
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INSTALL shared a timely list of tips to keep you and your jobsite safe during the pandemic.
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Jose Gonzalez

FCI Contractor Spotlight: Jose Gonzalez

February 3, 2021
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Jose Gonzalez says that ongoing education and training keeps him perfecting his craft for Preferred Flooring, which services Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the surrounding area.
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flooring installation jobsite conditions

Tile Installers Aim to Meet Tile Industry Standards

Scott Carothers
February 4, 2021
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications provide several industry standards that are there to help the installer obtain good site conditions.
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wood flooring adhesive

Fastening for the Future: Silane Adhesive Technology

Wayne Highlander
February 5, 2021
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The adhesives industry has evolved over the years yet the new, innovative silane adhesives are a true game changer for floor installation.
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Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater New Haven

Case Study: Flooring Replacement at Fire-Damaged Jewish Community Center​

February 5, 2021
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Monday, December 5, 2016, is a day that members of the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater New Haven will never forget.
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DeWalt 10 in Compound Miter Saw hooked up to a DeWalt Hepa/RRP vacuum

What's in My Truck: Shawn Kreutzberg Shares His Favorite Saw and Vacuum

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Danielle Clair Simpson
February 4, 2021
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New to FCI, the What’s in My Truck series will highlight just that: flooring installers’ go-to products that they keep on hand.
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Arropure hand sanitizer

Flooring Industry Initiatives: Cleaning for a Cause

February 3, 2021
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For every purchase of Arropol’s hand sanitizer brand, Arropure, by a World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) member, 10% of the price will be refunded to the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) to help recruit and train the next generation of installers.
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RugGear RG360

Flooring Installation Product Focus: Ruggear RG360

February 3, 2021
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As an all-rounder phone, RG360 is constructed with a strong appearance for industrial use and is dust and waterproof.
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FCI January/February 2021 cover

2021 January/February

In the January/February 2021 issue of FCI, we talk about common mistakes in resilient flooring installations and how to avoid them. Also in this issue, we share a virtual showcase of the latest product introductions.
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