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FCI: Floor Covering Installer

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2022 October

In the October 2022 issue of FCI, we discuss the importance of installation education, walk through carpet installation on stairs, and more.

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How to Achieve a Perfectly Polished Concrete Floor

Dave bigham
David Bigham
October 5, 2022
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Want to achieve a minimalist and contemporary polished floor? Here are a few suggestions for choosing the correct tools for the job. 


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Moisture Issues Determine the Success or Failure of a Flooring Installation

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John Brown
October 17, 2022
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Across all types of wood and resilient flooring installations, unmitigated moisture can be the singular difference between the long-term success or failure of a project.


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How to Install Carpet on Stairs from Start to Finish

John Steier
October 24, 2022
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Steier Flooring, in Algona, Iowa has completed a squeaky stair repair, installed the tackstrip and carpet pad. It’s time for the carpet.


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Editor’s Letter: Passing Down the Family Trade

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Beth Miller
October 6, 2022
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Growing up in the trades plays an integral role in who we are and how we got here. Let’s celebrate those special moments by sharing our stories.


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Proper Floor Covering Installation Training is Vital to the Industry

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John McGrath Jr.
October 10, 2022
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As the demand for flooring installers grows, so too does the importance of training to produce qualified professionals.


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Three Steps to Heading Off Costly Moisture Problems in Concrete Slabs

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John Hoover
October 19, 2022
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Proper moisture remediation is the foundation on which the success of the entire installation rests. Here three steps to help avoid costly remediation and dissatisfied end users.


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Floor Academy Briefing: Level Up Your Network

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Kyle Hedin
October 12, 2022
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Are the people you surround yourself with helping or hurting you and your business?



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Mortar Coverage and Transfer Make a Difference on Shower Walls

Scott carothers
Scott Carothers
October 21, 2022
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How important is it to prevent moisture from building up behind a shower tile installation? A happy customer and a successful installation are priority.


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Contractor Spotlight October 2022 | Eagle Floorcovering Supplies—Tripp Vining

Contractor Spotlight October 2022 | Eagle Floorcovering Supplies—Tripp Vining

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Beth Miller
October 4, 2022
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Tripp Vining with Eagle Floorcovering Supplies in Phenix City, Alabama, tells us about his opportunity working for Roy and Robin Lewis and his role during the Installation Competition.


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Primatech 250 ASR - 15-1/2 Gauge Pneumatic Stapler with Adjustable Base and PrimSurfer Roller

What’s In My Truck: Robert Wingo, Bridgeville, Delaware

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Beth Miller
October 26, 2022
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Robert Wingo, owner, Eastern Shore Custom Floors, prefers the smooth operation and compact performance capability of the Primatech 250 Stapler. 


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