Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 29, № 1 (The Musings of a Tile Consultant)

Commercial Flooring Report


 Volume: 29 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

The last two issues of the Commercial Flooring Report (May and June 2010) dealt with floor covering failures relative to the products themselves, installation and specification. In this issue I've asked Dave Gobis, LGM's ceramic tile consultant and expert troubleshooter, to share with us some of the more specific issues dealing with ceramic flooring complaints, problems and failures. This is a category of flooring that very few know much about. I consider Dave the most knowledgeable guy in the business. You'll see by his credentials at the end of his article how true that is.

Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 28, № 1 (Common Causes of Flooring Failures: Part 2)

Commercial Flooring Report


 Volume: 28 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

[b]SUBSTRATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS WHICH AFFECT FAILURES[/b]

In my opinion, substrate issues are one of the biggest bones of contention today. With installation after installation failing in all types of environments, the question is continually asked, "Wha's different today than years ago when we never had these types of problems?" First and foremost – today we want instant gratification, and that means, "Get the job finished as fast as possible at all costs and we'll worry about the consequences later!" Not only is this a crazy way to think and act, but it's totally irresponsible in many ways. We'll touch on why this is insane in a bit, but first let's look at some of the types of problems we're experiencing.

Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 27, № 1 (Common Causes of Flooring Failures: Part 1)

Commercial Flooring Report


 Volume: 27 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

The primary business of LGM & Associates has to do with floor covering failures in the commercial market whether it is the product itself, the installation, substrate influences or some other factor. Another segment we serve has to do with lawsuits or legal actions involving floor covering issues in a variety of situations. No two cases relative to failures in any area serviced are ever exactly the same. It is for this reason that the following information is being provided to help prevent you from having to endure the pain of a floor covering failure.

Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 25, № 1 (When is Carpet Wall Covering and not Cove Base?)

Commercial Flooring Report


 Volume: 25 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

When does the use of carpet on walls constitute wall covering or cove base? Why should it matter and what's the difference in the two and how is it determined? These questions were asked of us by one of the industry's largest commercial carpet manufacturers. If they don't know the answers it was certain none of our readers did either. The questions actually were, "How far can carpet come up a wall before it is considered wall carpet and not cove base which would put it in a different flammability category? Does the Carpet and Rug Institute have a position on this or is there a standard?"