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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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Mary | 11/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Carol has been an enormous help. Her ..... |
| john | 10/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Carol for the answer. It ..... |
| Kevin | 10/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Ms. Blaha, Thank you for your quick ..... |
| Darleen | 10/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Carol was specific, timely and informative 10's ..... |
| miriam | 10/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the very helpful advice! |
Recent Answers from Carol Blaha
2009-11-05 cupped and buckled engineered floor:
I'm sorry to be dense- but did he do the test with the meter before the install-- or as in your follow up post-- after the buckling occurred? http://www.lmflooring.com/documents/EngineeredHardwood.doc
2009-11-05 cupped and buckled engineered floor:
If the reading is done-- after the fact-- after the problem occured-- it's on their nickel. Did you see them perform test before installation?? What kind of meter? If this is not documented-- how and
2009-11-05 cupped and buckled engineered floor:
If this installation is on slab and the contractor didn't test for moisture-- it should be on their nickel. Email me back if the install is on wood. It's not the installers responsibility to insure
2009-11-03 flooring:
Depends on the rest of the house. I have rough cedar walls and went with a Mannington maple that is honey stained. The warm color complimented the cedar. And I wanted the clear modern look of the maple
2009-11-02 how to remove glue residue/dust?:
yes, they will walk from the job. Or, some will tell them they'll supply product but not install it. They will tell the end user to find another installer. The rule in the field is once you touch the
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