FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, will hold a one-day regional meeting for industry education and networking, 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6, at Atlanta Flooring Design Centers in Suwanee, Ga.
A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration is required and can be made here: https://members.fcica.com/ap/Events/Register/b3FmmkAcNCRCw.
The schedule includes:
8:15-8:45 a.m. – Light Breakfast
8:45-9 a.m. – Welcome / FCICA and Atlanta Flooring Design Centers Introductions
9-10 a.m. – Maintenance on Residential and Commercial Flooring, presented by Atlanta Flooring Design Centers’ Jeff Rous, manager, floor & upholstery cleaning division and Lawrence Lee, flooring maintenance technician
The AFDC cleaning division team will explain and demonstrate maintenance procedures for residential and commercial flooring. They’ll review different carpet cleaning methods approved by the CRI, as well as cleaning methods for wood, vinyl, VCT tile and natural stone flooring. The presentation will include preventative maintenance as well as restorative maintenance procedures on all surfaces.
10-10:15 a.m. – Networking Break
10:15-11:15 a.m. – Choosing the Right Adhesive, presented by Sonny Callaham, technical director, Divergent Adhesives
Choosing the right adhesive isn’t always simply based on the product category of the flooring. Many factors can dictate which adhesive to choose. We will cover moisture limits, rolling load resistance, environments and other details that are critical in making the correct choice.
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Discussion on Substrates, presented by David Goddard, Technical Sales Representative, Uzin Utz
In this session, surface prep and substrate issues and their impact on tile production and installation will be discussed. The session will be an open discussion format focused on support and sharing installation stories and solutions.
12:15-1:30 p.m. – Lunch / Networking Break
1:30-2:30 p.m. – Grout Options and How to Choose the Correct One for Your Installation, presented by Custom Building Products’ Greg Figueroa, application manager and David Stephens, technical services manager
The Custom Building Products team will discuss various grout types including premixed, cement-based and epoxy grouts – and how to determine which is the proper choice for your tile installation. Once the proper grout is determined, they’ll share tips to ensure a successful tile install.
2:30-3 p.m. – Networking
