Managing Jobsite Conditions The Project Manager Approach By Mike Newberry Flooring Contractor Fall 2018 When a project has progressed along the timeline to the point that you are ready to begin the installation, it’s time to assess the actual conditions at the jobsite. All the planning, from estimating to procurement,…
by Ward R. Malisch, PhD, PE, and Bruce A. Suprenant, PhD, PE Division 03 specifies concrete floor surface flatness requirements to be installed by the concrete contractor. Division 09 specifies the concrete floor surface flatness for the flooring installer that must be met before installing the floorcovering. What does it…
This checklist has been provided as a tool to aid in the compliance of relative humidity testing per ASTM F2170. It is highly recommended that you obtain your own copy of ASTM F2170. Step 1. Verify relative humidity measuring instrument conforms to section 6 of ASTM F2170 Verify conformity to…
Work with DCO Commercial Floors, a Starnet member! In 1992, a handful of independent professional flooring contractors from around the country came together to discuss a novel concept. By sharing knowledge, skills and resources with each other, they realized they could become a positive force for the betterment of their…
“Be prepared” is not just a Boy Scout motto. Being prepared for a floor installation project is the best way to ensure your project will flow smoothly and with the least amount of disruption to the overall construction schedule. It seems simple enough, but it’s easy to overlook a critical…
ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL The majority of commercial floor coverings are designed to meet the general needs of the floored space. They are styled and manufactured to be aesthetically pleasing, durable and easy to maintain. But the very nature of commercial interiors, and the activities that happen in…
What goes into that magic number. A flooring contractor can provide a ballpark estimate during a project’s specification stage. But providing a hard quote for the actual cost is like predicting the score of a game when the first pitch is thrown. Sure, player stats and team standings may be…
Finding the best match for your project Patterned Carpet Trends Patterned carpet is not new but its design sophistication is breaking new ground. With multiple colors and intricate patterns, these carpets were originally introduced to hide foot traffic wear and stains in large spaces. Today’s patterned carpet visuals have evolved…
"Safety flooring" used to be synonymous with slip-resistance and drab colors, used primarily on ramps and in entryways. Not anymore. The universe of building safety has expanded the category to include the types of floors available and the spaces they can be used in, without compromising aesthetics. Safety features now…
Every business develops words, definitions and terminology that become part of the language of the trade. If you’re a designer, specifier, facility manager or building manager, learning and using interiors language and lingo helps you communicate better with and to each other. You not only sound smarter, you are equipped…
