The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) has released a new guide, entitled CFI Surface Prep Resource Guide. You can order this extremely useful and necessary publication here. The simple-to-understand floor prep guidelines, prepared by CFI with help from the floor covering indu...
By Gregory Mowat, Forensic Tile Consultants There are four fundamental elements to understanding moisture migration: Wet moves toward dry Hot moves toward cold High Pressure moves toward low pressure Gravity For reference, look to the American National Standard Specifications for the Installation of Cer...
By Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President of Education & Certification As a professional flooring installer, you understand sanding wood floors is not a DIY project. It requires specialized tools, each of which has a specific function and requires professional training. Drum/Belt Sander Drum and belt san...
By Ray Thompson, Jr. One of the most perplexing segments of the commercial flooring installation is how to handle joints in a concrete slab. Flooring manufacturer’s insist flooring contractors honor all joints that are active (moving) and to cover all dormant (non-moving) joints. The general contractor,...
By Danny Owens, Fishman Flooring Solutions Attention to detail in any endeavor can spell the difference between success and failure. Nowhere is that truer than in the world of carpet installations, where attention to detail when seaming carpet can make the difference between an exceptional installation,...
By Steve Rausch Editor’s Note: ProInstaller columnist Steve (Steven William) Rausch, 67, recently passed away on June 8. He worked tirelessly for the benefit all segments of the floor covering industry as an independent consultant. His expertise, wit and wisdom will be greatly missed. A leader (or thoug...
Industry pros share their tips on how to complete jobs quicker while boosting employee morale By John T. McGrath, Jr. In a world of tight construction timelines and even tighter budgets, it is critical for the floor covering installation industry to keep operations and productivity as efficient as possi...
By Arthur Mintie, LATICRETE Sr. Director, Technical Services The need for moisture protection and waterproofing has become more significant over the years as savvy construction professionals continue to recognize the long-term benefits offered by relatively inexpensive prevention mechanisms, namely mois...
In the Fall of 2018, STAUF USA began offering Stauf University classes — technical training, sales programs, and seminars that provide hands-on and selling skills opportunities to learn about the full range of Stauf products, with installation tips, and proper subfloor prep in detail. These opport...
Pro tips for climbing the ladder in the floor covering industry By John T. McGrath, Jr. The North American floorcovering industry remains at a crossroad. Faced with an aging workforce and an increase in retirees as baby boomers leave the industry, we must all do our part to find and cultivate the next g...
