FCIdigital December 2011 : Page 4December 2011 Q Volume 18, No. 6 F eat u res On the cover: Photo courtesy of Turbo Heat Welding Tools. FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER Volume 18, Issue 6 (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 14 18 28 32 Cupping Issues in Wood Flooring Cupping is one of the most common problem areas when installing wood fl ooring. Mickey Moore explores the causes of cupping and offers tips on the best way to handle cupping-related customer complaints. Seam Sealing for Glue-down Installations Improper seam sealing is one of the primary causes of failure in glue-down installations. Jon Namba explains the correct way to seal seams in glue-down installations and reviews the latest CRI installation methods. FCI Presents – “Spotlight Showcases” FCI magazine is proud to present the latest products from leading companies in the fl oor covering installation industry. Learn what’s new in the world of fl ooring installation. Laminate Flooring Expansion Placement of expansion joints is one of the most important aspects of a successful laminate installation. Ron Starkey explains how expansion affects laminate fl ooring installation. Resilient Q&A There are many questions that arise when installing resilient fl ooring. Christopher Capobianco answers your questions regarding VCT, Cork-Rubber and other resilient materials. D epar tmen ts 6 30 35 36 38 41 41 42 Editorial Comment Resilient Installation Corner Products Spotlight CTEF Tile Tip Green Matters Distributor Marketplace Advertiser Index/Classifi eds Products on Display L VE Exclusive Running an Installation Workroom Most installers dream of someday running their own installation business. Taking that next step can be very rewarding, but is diffi cult to do. Dave Garden explains how installers can make the transition from employee to boss. 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. ! On the Web Carpet Backings 101 How much do you know about carpet backings? 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 December 2011 Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
