Category: The Flooring Contractor

The official publication of FCICA. FCICA publishes this quarterly digital magazine which contains valuable information for commercial flooring contractors and serves as the primary voice for the association.

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The Flooring Contractor: Vol. 10, № 3 (Spring 2015)


 Volume: 10 |  Issue: 3 |  Download

ON THE COVER
Don Robinson, foreman with flooring contractor Flooring Systems Inc., applies TEC® Multipurpose Primer at Mercy Hospital Joplin. The hospital, which opens in March 2015, was built after the city's former hospital took a direct hit from a tornado in 2011. Flooring Systems Inc. and tile contractor Zickel Flooring used TEC® substrate preparation products, including TEC® The LiquiDAM® Penetrating Moisture Barrier, and flooring and tile adhesives throughout the space.

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The Flooring Contractor: Vol. 7, № 4 (FCICA 30th Anniversary Convention)


 Volume: 7 |  Issue: 4 |  Download

OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION IS NOW IN THE HISTORY BOOKS.

To say it was a success would be an understatement. We enjoyed the highest attendance numbers in over a decade. But more importantly, we had our best educational sessions, trade show and networking events that I can remember. And as always, we had fun.

I want to thank everyone who attended the convention in Savannah, especially those who contributed to our educational sessions, trade show, and silent auction.

And to our staff for doing a wonderful job preparing and executing what was a near flawless program.

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The Flooring Contractor: Vol. 7, № 3 (Project Profile: Ferrari & Maserati Stand Out By Design)


 Volume: 7 |  Issue: 3 |  Download

A new, durable concrete microtopping from MAPEI allows artisans to develop a wide variety of decorative concrete floors with looks that vary from tiled surfaces to swirls, geometric patterns and other artistic designs. To achieve the look seen in the cover photo, the microtopping — which comes in 36 quality-controlled colors — was applied with a trowel. After drying completely, the surface was sealed with a clear sealer for extra durability.

This project was done at the MAPEI Operations Facility in Delta, British Columbia. It was installed by our own team of MAPEI technical specialists. The flooring is located on the second floor mezzanine of the offices.