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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
2009-11-21 slanted concrete entryway floor:
Vinyl is probably the only thing that will be forgiving enough for your slope. This is an entry, so you may want to look into something with a texture for slip resistance. You can buy it in sheet, or
2009-11-21 tile over a deck? is it possible?:
Download their install manual. It's huge, a real CYA kind of doc, but it will cover everything you could ever run up against. The thickness of the backing isn't as critical as for ceramic. Ceramic
2009-11-13 Bathroom floor tile:
ok-- so what that tells us is the floor is sealed as it didn't absorb the water. But with shoes sticking to the floor-- the sealer may be the problem-- being a dirt magnet and causing the rapid resoiling
2009-11-13 Bathroom floor tile:
Test the floor and grout to see that it is sealed. The quickest way to do that is the water bead test. Drop some water on the surface and see if it's readily absorbed. If it doesn- sealing will help
2009-11-11 Unknown Hardwood Floor Coating:
Vinegar and water is a good overall cleaner. Very very little water. Moisture is hardwood's enemy. Basically all you need to know is -- is it an oil or wax finish, or acrylic. If you can't tell
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