The Flooring Contractor: Vol. 9, № 1 (Fall 2013)
Volume: 9 | Issue: 1 | Download
Does Floor Maintenance Really Matter?
Protect Your Flooring Investment
Commercial Resilient "No Wax" Maintenance Update
Understanding ASTM Standards
The official publication of FCICA. FCICA publishes this quarterly digital magazine which contains valuable information for commercial flooring contractors and serves as the primary voice for the association.
Volume: 9 | Issue: 1 | Download
Does Floor Maintenance Really Matter?
Protect Your Flooring Investment
Commercial Resilient "No Wax" Maintenance Update
Understanding ASTM Standards
Volume: 8 | Issue: 4 | Download
Installing The Job
Protect Your Profits Through Material Managements
Mid-Year Schedule
Tips To Live By For Installation Managers
Unsolved Mysteries Part Three
Volume: 8 | Issue: 3 | Download
Installation Management: Preparing The Project
Being A Successful Project Manager
Setting The Installation Up For Success
Convention 2013 Photos
7 Facts To Breathe Life Into Your Business
Volume: 7 | Issue: 4 | Download
OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION IS NOW IN THE HISTORY BOOKS.
To say it was a success would be an understatement. We enjoyed the highest attendance numbers in over a decade. But more importantly, we had our best educational sessions, trade show and networking events that I can remember. And as always, we had fun.
I want to thank everyone who attended the convention in Savannah, especially those who contributed to our educational sessions, trade show, and silent auction.
And to our staff for doing a wonderful job preparing and executing what was a near flawless program.
Volume: 7 | Issue: 3 | Download
A new, durable concrete microtopping from MAPEI allows artisans to develop a wide variety of decorative concrete floors with looks that vary from tiled surfaces to swirls, geometric patterns and other artistic designs. To achieve the look seen in the cover photo, the microtopping — which comes in 36 quality-controlled colors — was applied with a trowel. After drying completely, the surface was sealed with a clear sealer for extra durability.
This project was done at the MAPEI Operations Facility in Delta, British Columbia. It was installed by our own team of MAPEI technical specialists. The flooring is located on the second floor mezzanine of the offices.
Volume: 7 | Issue: 2 | Download
The focus for this issue is Assisted Living Facilities. We have included a project profile on Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Iowa that has flooring by some of our members. The profile can be found on pages 8 & 9.
Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 | Download
Carpet tile has come a long way since I entered the commercial floor contracting business in 1991. Back then, typical carpet tile products were 18" x 18", PVC-backed, and used primarily over raised access floors. Times sure have changed!
Volume: 6 | Issue: 4 | Download
Selecting the proper athletic flooring can be a very complicated process. Many factors must be weighed as all product choices and applications are considered. Flooring is the most expensive piece of equipment in this environment and proper product selection can have life time consequences.