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Flooring and Carpeting/Expert Profile
Expertise
Certified Installer 1966-1976, Certified Carpet Cleaning Instructor 1976-1985, Certified Commercial and Residential Floor Inspector since 1985 is available to answer questions on problems with carpet or other flooring, and carpet cleaning. I can guide you as to whether you may have a valid claim against a manufacturer/installer/dealer/cleaning company.
Experience in the area
Floor covering Installer 1966-1976 Carpet Cleaning Instructor 1976-1985 Floor Covering Inspector 1985- present
Organizations
Floor Covering Inspector Training School; FCITS Floor Covering Inspection Technical Services; FITS Certified Claims Inspectors Association; CCIA
Publications
Hartford Courant
Education/Credentials
B.S. Chemistry 1971 A.S. Physical Science 1969 Armstrong Certified Installer 1972 3M Certified Carpet Cleaning Specialist 1976 FCITS Certified in Carpet and Hard Surface, Commercial and Residential
Past/Present Clients
GE, Phoenix Insurance Group, McDonalds Corp, WTNH, US NAVY, Xerox, Time Warner, Pitney Bowes, Conair, Yale New Haven Hospital, UCONN, Price Waterhouse, Pepsico.
What do you like about this subject?
There is actually a great deal of science involved, both physics and chemistry, with floor covering and its application. These variables combined with ever changing locations and uses keep the subject interesting. As an example; the most interesting inspection I ever did was for Henry Kissinger.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I still get great satisfaction in helping people solve their problems.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Dan | 05/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick and concise response ..... |
| FrankStair | 04/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | R Adams; Thanks and we will give ..... |
| Laura | 03/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Your responses to my concerns has helped ..... |
| Helen | 02/02/12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Since I really didn't know what caused ..... |
| Jim | 02/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent response! Thanks so much for the ..... |
Recent Answers from R Adams
2012-05-22 Contractor improperly removed asbestos tiles:
The issue with the asbestos in the tiles has to do with the amount of asbestos fibers that are released into the air when the product is removed. If the tiles are simply popped up then there is little
2012-04-10 Stair runner cleaning:
If it took two days for the carpet to dry then too much water/cleaning solution was used. That is evident by your statement that it looked worse upon drying. Excess moisture will cause soil to go down
2012-03-14 Marmorette Sheet Vinyl Armstrong Floor Problems:
In specific answer to your questions: Traditionally, linoleum could be waxed. However, it is my understanding that this product is coated at the factory with a urethane finish which usually precludes
2012-03-11 carpet repair:
If I understand you correctly you are asking if you can put a seam in the carpet in the hall. Yes, it is done everyday in hallways and by their nature hallways are walkways. Be sure to seal the carpet
2012-03-02 Stainmaster carpet:
Steam cleaning should not untwist the pile. I would request that your dealer contact the manufacturer to have the carpet inspected by a certified inspector. This costs the dealer nothing. If they do not
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