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Expertise
Flooring questions: Specification, Warranties, Inspections, Product Knowledge, Enviromental Issues
Experience in the area
I have been in the field 25 years, first as a specifier, then retailer and currently manufacturer representative on contract with 8 manufacturers, independent inspector and conduct moisture testing. Founding board member of the CO Chapter, US Green Building Council
Organizations
WFCA (World Floor Covering Association), NTCA (National Tile Council America) SCRT (Society of Cleaning & Restoration Technician), ASTM F60, (Environment) and F06 (Resilient Floor)
Publications
Colorado Real Estate Journal, Smart Buildings
Education/Credentials
MBA, CTC (Certified Tile Consultant), RRT (Carpet Repair & Reinstallation), CCT (Carpet Cleaning Technician, ISSI (Substrate Inspection) and completed coursework for Independent Ceramic Tile Inspector, Hardwood/Laminate Inspector and Senior Carpet Inspector. Scheduled to complete Independent Resilient Inspector in April.
Awards and Honors
Multiple Awards for Salesperson of Year and President's Club
Past/Present Clients
Clients include Fortune Co's to mom and pop
What do you like about this subject?
The more I learn, the more I know I need to learn.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
To maintain my status as certified inspector, I must attain CEU's every year.
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Recent Answers from Carol Blaha
2012-01-28 Asbestos in Linoleum:
If there was asbestos in the floor it most likely would be the bottom layer installed in 75. Do you know the first floor was actually linoleum vs another sheet vinyl? A lot of people use the words interchangably
2012-01-09 Vinyl sheet flooring:
All products today are made within EPA guidelines for good indoor air quality. Just because the product gives off an odor doesn't mean it is toxic. I would be more concerned about the in floor heating
2012-01-05 Tile sound barrier:
The most accepted sound barrier as you describe is cork underlayment. It is used in the music industry to prevent sound transmissions. That way they can have heavy rock recording in studio a, and classical
2011-10-19 Which is the best carpet?:
You're asking a bigger question than you realize. But I'll try and give you a short course in carpet selection. Ask me to explain anything. Carpet today won't wear out, but it sure will ugly out. I'll
2011-10-03 Porch Flooring:
There isn't anything I know about that will fill those seams. But I would look into Lonseal's LonDeck as alternative to the outdoor carpet. It will last a lot longer and will create a waterproof barrier
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