FCIdigital October/November2010 : Page 4Oct/Nov 2010 ■ Volume 17, No. 6 F eat u res On the cover: Photo courtesy of MP Global Products LLC. FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER Volume 17, Issue 6 (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 for subscriptions to qualifi ed individuals. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualifi ed individuals 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. 14 22 24 32 Ceramic Prep for Concrete: Flat and Ready? Proper preparation is especially important for ceramic tile installations, particularly with the increasing usage of large format tiles and smaller grout joints. Dave Gobis explains the proper methods of fl oor preparation for ceramic tile installation. Scratching the Surface: Moisture Meters vs. Relative Humidity Probes In order to get accurate readings of moisture content in concrete, installers need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of different types of moisture meters. Ron Smith, product specialist for Wagner Electronics, explains the different types of moisture meters and their effectiveness at measuring accurately. Subfl oors The majority of builders do not take into consideration the types of fl ooring to be installed, so installers must determine whether the subfl oors can adequately support the fl ooring to be installed. Jon Namba gives an in-depth explanation of the different types of subfl oors and how they affect the fl ooring that is installed over them. Substrate Preparation for Carpet Tiles It is always important to consider the importance of subfl oor preparation when installing carpet tiles, as the different types of backings will affect the success of the installation. Alan Ellis, vice president of CFI, details the factors that installers must consider when installing carpet tiles over concrete or wood substrates. D ep ar tmen ts 6 8 20 28 36 39 40 44 48 49 50 53 54 56 58 Editorial Comment NWFA Tip Sheet Resilient Installation Corner Underlayment and Subfl oor Preparation Reference Guide A Carpet Installer’s Notebook CTEF Tile Tip Let’s Talk Resilient CFI Convention Report Industry News Green Matters Products on Display Advertiser Index/Classifi eds Distributor Marketplace Installation Training Clinics and Schools Products Spotlight 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 installation/specifi cation manuals and follow the company’s recommendations. More detailed and product-specifi c information is available through industry training schools, clinics, seminars and certifi -cation programs. O n the W e b Underlayment Terminology How well do you know basic underlayment terminology? Find out with this Web-exclusive quiz. Check out www.fcimag.com for this column, as well as the latest news and products. 4 www.fcimag.com October/November 2010 Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
