Flooring materials have no value until they’re installed and most flooring is installed with some type of separate adhesive, troweled or sprayed onto the substrate.

Troubleshooting: Ceramic Tile and Stone Issues

April 12, 2013

By Lew Migliore

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Ceramic tile and stone is one of the fastest growing categories of flooring.

Troubleshooting Vinyl Plank Flooring

February 14, 2013

By Lew Migliore

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Vinyl plank flooring material has become very popular of late, and with this popularity comes an increased use in both residential and commercial applications.

Installation Standards: On the Horizon? More Like Your Doorstep

January 10, 2013

By Lew Migliore

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In early December, a group of flooring industry technical and installation experts and I gathered in Las Vegas at the Carpenters International Training Center to review installation guidelines from carpet, hard surface and stone manufacturers

Checklist: What to Know Before Installation Begins

December 4, 2012

By Lew Migliore

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In this age of fast-track construction, cutthroat competition and ever-tightening margins, it’s only natural to want to get the project rolling as quickly as possible.

Warranties: What They Cover May Surprise You

August 1, 2012

By Lew Migliore

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What would the installation of a flooring product, relative to the adhesive used, for example, have to do with an appearance change on the face of the product? Nothing, but the warranty may tie the two together.

Flooring Success!

Claims to Fame

June 29, 2012

By Lew Migliore

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Flooring success relies on several factors including – but not limited to – the right product for the right space; the appropriate environment controlled; a non-compromising substrate; qualified and experienced installation experts; protection of the material after the installation, and care of the flooring from the onset of use.

The Importance of Professional Installation

May 22, 2012

By Lew Migliore

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Contrary to popular belief, installation is not the No. 1 problem in the floor covering industry; it's installing the wrong product in the wrong place which fails to live up to expectations.

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Bonitz Flooring’s Harold Chapman (see “Profiles in Success: Bonitz Flooring Group” in our July issue) took the helm of the World Floor Covering Association on July 1, filling the role vacated by Jim Walters. Listen in to hear Harold’s thoughts on where the WFCA’s been, where it’s going and role it will play in the future of the floor covering industry.

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