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Flooring and Carpeting/Expert Profile
Expertise
All questions pertaining to all indoor floor coverings regarding best products to choose, proper installation techniques, and proper maintenance techniques.
Experience in the area
We are a nationwide floor covering inspection service. We inspect all types of indoor floor coverings in every city and town in all 50 States and in all the Provinces of Canada. We see where errors in choice of product, improper installation, and improper maintenance lead to complaints being registered and we are then called upon to inspect those products and issue certified reports indicating from where those complaint issues eminate. We have done this type of work for over 40 years.
Publications
Floor Covering Weekly & Floor Covering News
Education/Credentials
Carpet, vinyl, and hardwood manufacturing, installation, and maintenance, prior to just inspecting, and a division of our Company specifies proper floor covering choices for residential and commercial uses.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Mary Anne | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very good advise, since I came from ..... |
| Zuala | 11/19/09 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Gerry | 11/17/09 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response |
| Judith | 11/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for the bedroom exclusion ..... |
| Treva | 11/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for such a thorough answer. I ..... |
Recent Answers from John Michaels
2009-11-22 Floor Steamer:
Hi Mary Anne;Forget floor steamers. ONLY USE THEM IF THE EXACT MANUFACTURER OF THE TILES AND GROUT YOU USED SAYS TO USE THEM IN THEIR FREE PUBLISHED MAINTENANCE MANUALS. Simply obtain the name of the
2009-11-18 joint between tiles:
Hi Zuala;Sometimes manufacturers require grouting and sometimes they don't. Also, if there may be movement when the tiles are walked upon, a silicone type grout may be needed. You should visit the website
2009-11-17 thinset:
Hi Cary;Adhesive deposits on textiles (carpet, clothing, etc.), need to be addressed before they dry for best results. Since the thinset is dry, you may not be successful in its total removal. You need
2009-11-17 Installing Tiles directly on concrete floor:
Hi, again, Gerry;I feel the tiles would crack, and, if they lifted, it would be because the mortar adhesive would crack and loose its bond, causing the entire installation to fail. That is why I suggested
2009-11-17 Installing Tiles directly on concrete floor:
Hi Gerry;First, find out the name of the manufacturer of the tiles you like and visit their website. You will find free installation specifications and maintenance information you can download and read
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