Over the years of inspecting floors, I have found that claims for hardwood with checks, splits and gaps have increased. Has something changed, or are we just paying closer attention to this than in the past? I grew up in … Continued
Multiple conditions tend to get lumped into the term side match. The general term originally meant a color change from one side of the carpet to the other, so when seamed together, a color change was noticeable. Another condition lumped … Continued
Price: For years we have been told to pick two from price, quality, and service. Does this still apply today? Yes, but on a different level. With the introduction of the internet and discount stores, one must be more careful … Continued
By this time, you have determined the lifestyle of the end user of your product and have adjusted the home environment to this lifestyle (See Part 1 and Part 2). Two product types that need to be acclimated before installation … Continued
When looking at your lifestyle, we have two scenarios to consider: Your Existing Home In most instances, you will want to find a product that matches your living conditions so it will perform as intended in your home. For example, … Continued
Acclimation of flooring products may vary from one home to the next. Acclimation is done according to your lifestyle and living conditions. Some products are temperature sensitive, some are moisture sensitive, and a few are sensitive to both. Most manufacturers … Continued
Many flooring products today are sold as waterproof. If this is so, why do the installation requirements still have maximum moisture levels listed in the installation guides? Many even require a vapor barrier between the product and the concrete sub-floor. … Continued
In a previous post I asked, “What are you doing to keep yourself and sales staff current with changes in the industry?” I know some of the road blocks to training are convenient locations and affordability. When managing in the … Continued
Some time ago the requirements for moisture testing, grinding and drilling concrete changed. ASTM 2170-18 changed from 72 hours to a 24 hour waiting period from the time sleeves are placed in concrete to do an RH test. ASTM F1869-11, … Continued
Each year new products come out or existing ones change enough that installation procedures also change. These changes come with no fanfare or advance notice. If you do not read the directions before you start each job, you could get … Continued