FCIdigital August/September 2010 : Page 4Aug/Sept 2010 Volume 17, No. 5 8 On the cover: Photo courtesy ofMAPEI. 16 FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER Volume 17, Issue 5 (ISSN 1099-9647) is published 7 times annually, Jan/Feb, Mar/April, May/Jun, Jul, Aug/Sep, Oct/ Nov and Dec, by BNP Media II, L.L.C., 22801 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364. Telephone: (818) 224-8035, Fax: (818) 224-8042. No charge qualifi ed individuals. Annual for subscriptions to rate for subscriptions tononqualifi edindividuals in the U.S.A.: $104.00 USD. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualifi ed individuals in Canada: $137.00 USD (includes GST & postage); all other countries: $154.00 (int’l mail) payable in U.S. funds. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 2010, by BNP Media II, L.L.C. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for product claims and representations. Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608. GST account: 131263923. Send returns (Canada) to Bleuchip International, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON, N6C 6B2. Change of address: Send old address label along with new address to FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER, P.O. Box 2149, Skokie, IL 60076. For single copies or back issues: contact Ann Kalb at (248) 244-6499 or KalbA@bnpmedia.com. All FCI “How-To” articles are writ-ten to provide insight into some of the key steps, tools and accessories required to professionally carry out the subject technique or installation. Be sure to obtain the product manu-facturer’s manuals and follow the company’s recommendations. More installation/specification detailed and product-specifi c information is available through industry training schools, clinics, seminars and certifi-cation programs. 22 26 Features Hardwood Handling and Product Inspection Inspection of hardwood fl ooring is a very important part of the installation process, as it helps to ensure that the fi nished installation meets the expectations of the end user. Mickey Moore details the inspection process for hardwood fl ooring and the responsibilities of everyone in the chain of custody. Mortar Bed Installation Mortar bed installation is a tried-and-truemethod that has been used successfully for thousands of years, and now is making a comebackwith the increased use of large tiles.Dave Gobis explains the benefi ts and challenges of this method, and explains how installers can utilize this in-demand skill to boost their profi ts. EPA Lead Act – The Installer’s Responsibility On September 30th, the new EPA Lead Act will take effect, and installers will need to comply with this rule. Tony Buckhardt, chairman of the CFI certifi cation committee, explains the Lead Act in detail, and explains how it will affect fl oor covering installers. Sound Control Basics Sound control is a complex issue thatis affectedbythe subfl oor structure aswellasthe underlayment products and the type of fl ooring that is being installed. Jim Keene, owner and president of Keene Building Products, explains how these different elements affect the sound control process. Departments 6 25 28 29 30 31 32 36 38 41 42 Editorial Comment CTEF Tile Tip Distributor Marketplace Green Matters Industry News Products on Display Resilient Installation Corner Focus on Laminate Installation Training Clinics and Schools Advertiser Index/Classifieds Products Spotlight On the Web Stair Installation Quiz How well do you know stair installation? Find out in this web-exclusive quiz. Check out www.fcimag.com for this column, as well as the latest news and products. 4 www.fcimag.com August/September 2010 Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
