FCIdigital May/June 2011 : Page 4May/June 2011 Q Volume 18, No. 3 F eat u res On the cover: Photo courtesy of Custom Building Products. FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER Volume 18, Issue 3 (ISSN 1099-9647) is pub-lished 7 times annually, Jan/Feb, Mar/ Apr, May/Jun, Jul, Aug/Sep, Oct/Nov and Dec, by BNP Media II, L.L.C., 22801 Ven-tura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364. Telephone: (818) 224-8035, Fax: (818) 224-8042. No charge for subscriptions to qualifi ed individuals. Annual rate for subscrip-tions to nonqualifi ed individuals in the U.S.A.: $115.00 USD. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualifi ed individuals in Canada: $149.00 USD (includes GST & postage); all other countries: $165.00 (int’l mail) payable in U.S. funds. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 2011, by BNP Media II, L.L.C. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part with-out the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for product claims and representations. Canada Post: Publications Mail Agree-ment #40612608. GST account: 131263923. Send returns (Canada) to Pitney Bowes, 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 KalbR@ bnpmedia.com. 8 20 34 37 40 How to Remediate a Cupped Wood Floor Cupping of wood fl ooring can be caused by several factors, including excess moisture beneath the fl ooring and lack of spacing to accommodate movement. Mickey Moore offers a detailed explanation of how to remediate cupped wood fl oors. How to Waterproof a Tile Shower There are few types of installations that fail more often than showers, usually as a result of inadequate waterproofi ng. Michael Byrne explains how to prevent costly failures by using tried-and-true techniques to waterproof shower enclosures prior to installation of ceramic tile. How to Install a Laminate Floor When installing laminate fl oors, it is essential to remember that different manufacturers have different locking systems, so be sure to read the instructions carefully prior to beginning the installation. Anthony Palandro details the correct methods for installation of laminate fl oors. How to Install Self-leveling Underlayments The use of self-leveling underlayments has increased dramatically over the past few years. Even though the products are fairly easy to use, there are some important installation guidelines that need to be followed for a successful installation. Jon Namba explains how to install self-leveling underlayments correctly. How to Install Cork Tile Although classifi ed as resilient fl ooring, cork is more like wood with regard to handling, installation and fi nishing. Christopher Capobianco explains the important factors which must be considered when installing cork tile, including job site temperature and moisture conditions. D epar tmen ts 6 14 26 28 31 32 33 45 46 48 50 Editorial Comment A Carpet Installer’s Notebook Resilient Installation Corner Industry News CTEF Tile Tip 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 May/June 2011 the W e b “How-to” Installation Basics Can you answer common “how-to” installation questions? 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 Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
