Volume: 31 | Issue: 1 | Download
This subject may seem absurd to some people, it certainly has garnered responses of "you're nuts" when being brought up as a cause for flooring material and installation failures, but rest assured, it is a legitimate issue. It becomes a bigger issue when you consider the green movement and it's implications on start up of HVAC systems in new buildings. We've only seen the tip of the iceberg, in my opinion, on this issue.
Volume: 12 | Issue: 9 | Download
On The Cover:
Pictured is Metallic Charcoal, a 1/2" thing engineered hardwood from Max Windsor Floors. Available in smooth and hand-scraped styles, Metallic Charcoal features a 2mm maple wear layer and an engineered core made of Russian Birch. Metallic Charcoal features a Bona finish and 10 coats of UV-cured aluminum oxide.
Volume: 12 | Issue: 8 | Download
On The Cover:
Pictured is Pashmina, a 50 oz. textured cut pile carpet from Beaulieu of America. Made using 100 percent SoftSense nylon, Pashmina also features the company's Magic Fresh odor reducing treatment and 3M Scotchgard Protector. Photo courtesy Beaulieu of America.
Volume: 30 | Issue: 1 | Download
For this issue we've asked Dean Thompson, President of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute, to share with you the new Sustainability Standard for Resilient Flooring. The relevance of this issue to the "greening" of flooring products is something anyone involved in resilient flooring needs to know. Resilient flooring is one of the bright spots in the flooring industry. It is used extensively in hospitals, health care and schools which is still a lively market. We'll also share with you the EnviroStix installation system developed for resilient flooring and hard backed carpet tile products. The significance of this installation system is that it can eliminate the concerns for installing hard backed products on moisture sensitive floors that are failing at an epidemic rate.
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.
Volume: 12 | Issue: 7 | Download
On The Cover:
The Craftique Tejas Maple Collection in Golden Palamino stain from Harris Wood features bold cross-directional hand-scraping that creates dramatic texture variations and complements stone floors such as granite and slate. Planks are 5" wide x 1/2" thick x random lengths. Photo courtesy Harris Wood.
Volume: 12 | Issue: 6 | Download
On The Cover:
Pictured is Flexco's Evolving Styles Rubber Sheet and SpexTones Rubber Tile. In addition to sheet flooring, Evolving Styles is offered in three tile sizes in two gauges. SpexTones tiles are offered in a 1/8" gauge and feature speckled colorations. Photo courtesy of Flexco.
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.
Volume: 12 | Issue: 4 | Download
On The Cover:
Pictured is Marazzi's new Timeless Collection, designed to emulate the look and feel of marble using the company's 3D technology. The Timeless Collection offers a wide range of options for unique designs in elegant foyers and high-end designer creations, the company notes. Photo courtesy Marazzi USA.
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.
Volume: 12 | Issue: 3 | Download
On The Cover:
Pictured is Faus Oak Kensington laminate flooring from the Classic American Collection. The product comes in 10mm planks and features Embossed in Register, MicroBevel, InterPlank Design, LongStrip and Joint Guard technologies. Photo courtesy Faus.
Volume: 26 | Issue: 1 | Download
The Question of Gross v. Net:
The question of what is right, correct, or "industry standard" in charging for flooring products and installation just keeps coming up. As a former dealer and flooring contractor with retail, commercial, and government work experience over 22 years, I'd like to offer an answer …