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chairman’S letter By Christopher Capobianco, FCICA Chairman

A fulfilling experience

They say all good things must come to an end so with very mixed feelings I greet you for the last time as Chairman of FCICA. Those of you who know me know it’s been an eventful six years in my personal and professional life, and I know many of you have dealt with similar issues… Not enough hours in the day, not enough days in the week, not enough money in the bank, health challenges, business challenges… .but I must say Life is Good and I am grateful for what I have. Serving as FCICA chairman has been a very fulfilling experience. We had another stunning convention this year that several people agreed was “electric”. That’s a pretty strong word but I had to agree when someone said that, there was an energy there that is hard to describe. So much good information, so many fantastic people — just a lot going on all at once. It really was something, and the event ran “in the black” as well, which is always good news

because Convention is a major fundraiser for us. Kudos to Sim Crisler and the Convention Planning committee, to Kim Oderkirk and her team and all the speakers who donated their time. It was a great one! Plans are already underway for our Mid year meeting in October in Fort Lauderdale. That’s a “mini” version of our convention so if you haven’t been to one of our events or have stayed away recently, this is a great opportunity to see what its all about. And, of course, you can’t beat south Florida in October so Mark Your Calendar! My last task as Chairman is to lead an all day meeting of the Executive Board in late June as we set our budget for our new fiscal year that starts July 1. It’s a tough meeting, so I am grateful that everyone on the board is able to clear their schedule to be there. Like many organizations and businesses, FCICA has had some financial challenges on the last few years but we are still solvent and able to support our staff and many programs thanks to our members and sponsors. Maintaining and growing membership is our biggest challenge, which is why I agreed to serve as the Membership Committee Chairman this coming year. I am going to

need all the help I can get so please consider joining the committee. If everyone could get one member to join FCICA, it boggles the mind what could happen. But even if we could average a half a member it would be a very good thing. At the same time we are all about serving our current members so your input on what we can do for you to add value your FCICA membership will be gratefully heard. We want you to stay as a member so let’s hear from you. Finally, I am so happy that after several years of prodding, Gerry Swift said “Yes” and the Board of Directors said “Yes” so that he will be your new chairman. I say that not because I am looking forward to some rest, although that is true. Moreover, Gerry is a good man who has a great deal of current experience in managing a major flooring contractor in a major market. He understands the business side and the installation side equally well, and his wisdom will be invaluable in guiding our organization. I wish him nothing but the best as he takes the gavel on July 1 and I thank the board, Kim, and all of our members for the support you have shown me these past six years. It has really meant a lot and I’ll never forget this experience.

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COLUMNS ::: 02 ::: Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter ::: 04 ::: Executive VP Column Calendar of Events ::: 25 ::: Financial Issues

aRTICLES ::: 17 ::: New Products ::: 22 ::: Member News ::: 26 ::: Tech Tips ::: 28 ::: Industry News

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features ::: 06 ::: School Sports Flooring

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FCICA would like to extend a huge Thank You to all members and vendor partners that joined together to make this event such a successful one! The FCICA 2011 Flooring Convention was a huge success! Our members were delighted with the amazing elegance and hospitality at the Hotel Andaluz, Albuquerque’s only Four Diamond hotel. Held in the area’s social and cultural epicenter, attendees were able to explore some of the city’s great attractions like Old Town and Acoma Pueblo “Sky City” tours as well as the fabulous Hot Air Balloon Ride which took flight over the beautiful Rio Grande valley and the Sandia Mountains. The events of convention were just as exciting. This year we combined some of the industries best speakers with educational sessions that made our 2011 Flooring Convention simply unforgettable. Here’s what just a few of our members had to say: “The energy was just electric. That sounds overly dramatic but I heard that from others

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as well. So much to learn from a who’s who of the industry…amazing energy. Maybe the best FCICA convention ever and I have been to over ten so far.” “This year’s convention was a great experience. The hotel was unique, food was great, education was interesting and helpful… most of all the networking was GREAT!” “Convention 2011 was a great event. The combination of attendees (both contractors and associates) and events allowed for several great networking opportunities, and the educational sessions were informative and thought provoking.” FCICA would like to extend a huge Thank You to all members and vendor partners that joined together to make this event such a successful one! The FCICA Mid Year and Annual Conventions are opportunities to receive expert

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information from the flooring industry, enjoy a variety of networking events, to mingle with friends, both old and new, as well as industry experts. Pictures from the event can be found on pages 12–16. This issue focusing on school has three great articles. Check out “School Sports Flooring” by Ralph Frye of Mats, Inc on page 6; “The Art of the School Logo” by Jim Belilove of Creative Edge on page 18; and “Rubber Flooring in Schools” by Brent Fike of FLEXCO on page 20. Let me know what you think of this digital edition of The Flooring Contractor magazine. Hope to hear from you soon!

Kimberly E. Oderkirk FCICA Executive Vice President & Senior Editor of The Flooring Contractor

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School Sports Flooring By Ralph Frye, Mats, Inc.

Selecting the proper athletic flooring can be a very complicated process. Many factors must be weighed as all product choices and applications are considered. Flooring is the most expensive piece of equipment in this environment and proper product selection can have life time consequences.

n analyzing fitness flooring for the educational environment there are many questions that must be asked to ensure that the correct flooring is chosen to suit the specifics of that particular institution. Selection Criteria As in choosing any floor covering, three criteria should be reviewed during the product selection process. Those questions are: what are the needs for, product durability, safety for the application and sustainability issues concerning the project’s environmental requirements? In the athletic application these questions are particularly important. Product selection for these applications should be of sufficient durability to last for the majority of the life cycle that facility is designed for. Therefore product selections in these settings should have a long life cycle for continued performance to minimize maintenance expense and potential down time. Safety is also of paramount concern, particularly in athletic flooring applications. In these settings, important considerations are: coefficient of friction, will the floor allow for the proper amount of “slide and grab” under use, and will there be sufficient shock absorption for the protection of users and equipment? Finally, will the selection of the athletic flooring products assist in contributing to any LEED goals that have been stated for the institution? The Flooring Contractor Magazine

Court Surface / Weight Room Flooring One of the first distinctions that must be made is what is the purpose of my flooring? In most educational environments this distinction breaks down into two buckets, court surfacing on which court games / multi-purpose events will take place or weight room flooring where weight or exercise equipment will be placed. Differentiation must be made in these choices because each has their own set of distinct characteristics. Court surfacing must address safety and durability concerns. Two factors are important here, how will my floor selection ensure proper play performance and safety on the floor, as well as how well the floor performs under potential non-game use? Selection for weight-strength training applications must address three issues, safety of the user, and protection of the equipment and protection of the substrate from the dropping of heavy equipment. Court Surface The use of today’s educational athletic facilities has evolved greatly over recent years. No longer are these applications being viewed for “in house” use only, but their use is now being considered as a source for potential revenues streams for the educational institute. With this perception comes greater demand of selection of flooring that will perform under three distinct uses, traditional sport, non-traditional sports and multi-purpose (non-sport) use.

Traditional and Non Traditional In today’s world, athletic court surfacing must now often fit two uses, traditional sports and non-traditional sports. Traditional court sport floors for basketball, volleyball, dodge ball or badminton must be concerned with key safety and performance issues. For safety, the amount of “slide and grab” a floor has is essential. For safe play in these applications, the floor must allow the user the proper amount of “slide” so the participant can safely turn and pivot during play, eliminating the worry of the foot not releasing on the floor and causing potential injury to soft tissues in the feet and legs. The proper amount of “grab” is also important. The flooring system needs to allow for the proper amount of friction so the athlete doesn’t have to worry if they will lose their footing during sudden stops or pivots. This delicate balance can be most popularly seen expressed in the DIN Standard 18032-2 of “Sliding Behavior”. DIN Testing uses a “Pendulum Test” for measuring the amount of friction on a floor. This result is expressed in the level of .04–.06. Any “Sliding Behavior” result between these two points is deemed to have a safe level of friction. Newer expressions of “Sliding Behavior” are also seen under European Norm EN 14904. The testing process utilized the “Nordtest” which simulates the action of the foot while rotating and pivoting on the floor. These results are expressed as 80–110%.

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Two different tests with their results expressed differently but, if the flooring system shows results within either range of the respective test, the floor can be considered to have the proper level of friction. “Shock Absorption or Force Reduction” levels, of the floor is another characteristic of a “safe” floor. Here by either DIN or EN standards, flooring systems are measured to determine how much shock will be absorbed by the floor versus the participant playing on the floor. These levels of safety are determined by first identifying what type of shock absorbing system the floor features. Shock absorption types fall into two major categories: Point Elastic or Area Elastic systems. Point Elastic floors absorb the shock of contact directly under the point of impact only. These flooring systems are not as absorbent as the alternative Area Elastic floor which disperses shock out and away from the point of contact. DIN expresses these levels of safety as a minimum of 45% absorption for Point Elastic systems and 53% for Area Elastic systems. EN’s expression is 25%–45% for Point and 45%–75% for Area Elastic systems. The EN standard show a greater range of acceptability in their

results, DIN is thought to be the more rigorous standard of the two. Performance characteristics such as “Ball Bounce” must also be reviewed to ensure true play. DIN and EN both measure and express this standard as 90%. This measures the percentage comparison between bouncing the ball on a concrete floor and the sport flooring system of choice. As part of the marketing of a facility Non-Traditional sports have become a large part of the usage mix. As athletic offerings at educational institutes grow, so do the demands on the court floor. Use factors such as inline skating, floor hockey, indoor soccer and field hockey are some to name only a few. In these uses for inline skating, the floor must have the proper elasticity for a free roll of the wheels and durability not to damage or mark the floor. In floor hockey the floor must withstand the pounding of a stick and indoor soccer the floor must provide comfort and safe pivoting. Only under careful review of Traditional and Non-Traditional sport use can a flooring selection be made. Non-Sport / Multipurpose Use As part of the growing utility demands in these “court” spaces, potential non-sport

or multipurpose use must also be considered. In K–8 applications these spaces often find the demand for sport, lunch room and generally assembly use. When reviewing these alternative applications, consideration must used to examine the necessity of a floor protection system to protect the surface of the floor from damage during use. Floor protection systems will also increase the initial flooring budget to ensure protection of the floor from day one. “Point Load” and “Rolling Load” levels are also in important considerations in this environment. The flooring system of choice must also hold up to the potential point load of tables and chairs on the floor. Data between the load level of the furniture and the capacity level of the flooring system must be examined to protect the floor through its anticipated life. “Rolling Load” levels for bleacher use must also be carefully considered during the decision making process. A final non-sport / multipurpose use consideration is the hygienics of the floor. Floors that are non-porous, have minimal seaming and offer low maintenance solutions are thought to be most hygienic. Flooring solutions that have a closed surface porosity or minimal seams offer the greatest protection against bacterial build up on the surface or in the seams that can spread through contact with the flooring surface. Flooring systems that can be easily maintained through “green” cleaning solutions minimize the potential for users contact with dangerous cleaning chemicals also make for a safer environment. Court / Multipurpose Solutions Traditionally wood systems have been the prevailing choice in educational applications. Wood systems do offer sound “Sliding Behavior” for safe play in addition that wood systems offer Area Elasticity for maximum shock absorption potential. However in today’s environment of budget constraints and greater use demand, synthetic court surfaces are becoming more popular. The Flooring Contractor Magazine

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Synthetic offerings such as Cushioned Vinyl, Rubber and Natural Synthetics offer budget alternatives, lower maintenance costs, better hygenics and greater potential for the use of the space. For all its tradition and the appeal of natural wood, the use of and cost of wood flooring systems must be carefully reviewed. Ideal for traditional court game use, when considering wood systems first, what utility can the wood system offer? Can non-traditional sports be played on this surface safely and without damage to the floor? If the space is going to be used for multipurpose use, will the expense of floor protection be required? Do I need some type of product to serve as a barrier between tables, chairs, polling stations of street shoes to protect the finish of the wood floor? If yes, this additional expense must be considered during the initial budget discussion for the floor. In addition to floor protection, the maintenance budget of the wood must also be considered. Annually wood flooring systems require a screening of the floor. Although perceived as a “thick” system the wear layer of the finish is only approximately .02–.03 mm thick and requires annual maintenance. Here the floor is lightly abraded and new polyurethane The Flooring Contractor Magazine

is applied. This process is required to ensure the proper slide coefficient across the entire floor. During use of the floor the polyurethane finish wears off in the high usage areas and the friction levels across the floor will change. Annual screening and recoating is required to maintain a proper friction level across the entire floor. In addition to the annual screening, it is suggested that every 10 years the floor is completely stripped down and re-finished from the raw wood surface up. These are expenses that are necessary to maintain safety and performance levels but are often difficult for school systems to budget. For these reasons more and more synthetic systems are finding their way to the educational application. Synthetic Options Cushioned Vinyl: These solutions are heterogeneous sports floors featuring a onepiece system of closed cell sponge backing for Point Elastic shock absorption. Most cushioned vinyl systems provide a “Sliding Behavior” result that is in compliance with DIN or EN and often do not require recoating. Multiple thickness of cushioned vinyls are available, offering specific requirements for K–6, K–8 and 8–12. These selections of-

fer choice contingent on the size and weight of the participant. Non porous with sealed heat welded seams the cushioned vinyl systems are also very hygienic. Less expensive than rubber systems, however, this system does not offer the greatest durability. Rubber Systems: Also Point Elastic, rubber systems are similar to cushioned vinyl in that they are one-piece heterogeneous system featuring shock absorption layers and a top / play surface layer. Rubbers of different porosities are used for the functions of friction and shock absorption. Rubber floors offer durability, offering a full 2mm wear layer and a high point load rating, but these options do run on the high side of the friction scale not in compliance with DIN or EN. This must be taken into consideration when reviewing what type of sports will be played on the floor. The price range of these systems will run between the cushioned vinyl and higher performing Natural Synthetics. Polyurethane Systems: Also known as “pour & pad,” these solutions are multicomponent systems. The first element is a sponge cushioned pad for Point shock absorption which is covered on-site by a two-part polyurethane coating mix. The final building block is a coating or paint which is applied over the polyurethane to create the play surface. This paint or coating does carry the additional cost of annual or bi-annual repainting. The life expectancy of this sport floor is equal to cushioned vinyl or rubber systems. Cost of these systems is strictly contingent of the overall thickness of the system and the resulting elasticity type. Polypropylene Tiles: This “click together” Point elastic system features interlocking polypropylene tiles that are assembled over a shock-absorbing pad. These systems are most common for outdoor applications. They require little maintenance and run on the lower end of price and performance. Natural Synthetics: Linoleum surfaced systems, these alternatives offer versions in both Point and Area elasticity. The Area elas-

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durability. This is accomplished by the high level of shock acceptance. This level accomplished two tasks, first; it absorbs the shock to protect the weight lifting equipment that may fall or be dropped on the floor, second it protects the flooring substrate from breaking under this force. Thinner, less absorbent materials like carpet or vinyl don’t offer this protection and often result in damaged equipment of very costly substrate repairs. Friction is also a very important ingredient to succeed in these applications. High levels of friction under foot are required to ensure sound footing when an athlete that may be under a heavy lift. Often times shifting of the feet take place and slippage could be disastrous. The higher friction level the better. tic edition is composed of a moisture membrane, cushioned foam padding, two sheets of 1mm steel and sport linoleum top surface featuring a 3.4 mm wear layer. The Area elasticity of the floor and the durability of the linoleum allow for a great range of utility from non-traditional sports such as rollerblading to traditional basketball use. Competitive in price with the better wood systems, the advantage of linoleum is that other than routine cleaning it does not require any periodic refinishing or recoating to maintain the performance of the floor. This offers a significant cost savings over wood for its life expectancy of 30 years and the systems hygenics. The Point elastic style of the linoleum uses a 6mm elastic sponge pad and a linoleum top surface. This is a double glue system which offers more durability than

traditional cushioned vinyl systems. The Point elastic linoleum option is often on par with the cost of most rubber sports floor solutions. Linoleum systems are a good solution over cushioned vinyl systems when rolling loads or residual indentation is a concern. Point linoleum systems do meet DIN and EN friction levels. Weight / Strength Training Applications Additional applications in the educational arena include Weight / Strength training facilities. Here rubber flooring is most often employed for its advantage of high shock absorption and high level of surface coefficient of friction. In these demanding applications the product of choice must meet two requirements of

Weight Room Solutions Solutions for this educational environment come in two alternatives, Recycled Rubber or Synthetic Rubber. Each offer excellent performance characteristics with different aesthetics. Recycled Rubber: These options are formulated from ground rubber tires with a polyurethane binder. Selections of this category offer the durability of a rubber formulation suited to carry 40,000. lbs down the road at 65 miles an hour. Available in solid black or with a percentage of EPDM colored fleck, (maximum colored fleck recommendation 50%) this grouping offers several style choices. Rubber Roll goods, most often available in a variety of thickness from ¼" to ½" contingent on the demand of the application.

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This floor was installed in July of 2005 by Kenny Floor Covering at St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center in Memphis, TN. Creative Edge Master Shop used waterjet to fabricate the forty-nine 18"x 18" tiles, and the transitional border of squares and circles. The letters and numbers in this educational feature are 12" tall.

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Roll goods are designed to be permanently adhered using a polyurethane adhesive. Like the balance of the floor covering world, Tiles in this segment are gaining in their popularity. Recycled rubber tiles are available in two editions, square edge for a permanent installation with a polyurethane adhesive. Interlocking tiles are available for loose laid installs. Interlocking tiles allow for fast installations and future manageability of the flooring system. Tile thickness is generally ¼" to ½"for square edge tiles, 5⁄16" to ½" for interlocking. Easy custom color options are available in some tile options. Newer options to this category have been designed for heavy lifting areas or where sound absorption may be a necessity. These thicker 1½" tiles feature a honeycomb backing for maximum shock and sound

absorption. Easily loose laid using a dowel system, this innovative product line offers maximum protection and aesthetics. This category is finally rounded off with the Slab Matting product grouping. The 4" × 6" sheets of ½" or ¾" thickness offer the budget conscious consumer an alternative. Synthetic Rubber: This selection category features products made of vulcanized rubber with a base of recycled rubber and synthetic rubber top surface, stabilizing agents and pigmentation. The popularity of the category is the feature of a full colored top surface. Popular with the applications that demands a “finished floor covering” look the Synthetic Rubber selection offers marbleized and patterned colored appearances. Most often available in tiles and some roll goods, the 3/8" thickness will suit most

K–12 weight lifting environments. Through all of these product offerings, attention to the LEED goals if the project is very important. Many of the available products contain a recycled content for potential MR Credit 4 contribution while adhesive, sealants and cleaners may contribute under IEQ Credit 4.1–4.3. Early planning of the project’s environmental concerns can make this goal easy to obtain. While demands in the educational athletic flooring environment grow, the greater the product selection becomes. Proper analysis of the entire environment’s use, safety concerns of the space and the environmental goals will allow for proper product selection in all applications for enjoyment and prosperity for many years to come.

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29th Annual 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm Optional Event – Segway Tour Convention

saturday, march 5, 2011 – pre convention events

sunday, march 6, 2011 – pre convention meetings 6:30 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am –1:00 pm 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Optional Event – Hot Air Balloon Ride Committee Council Meeting with Executive Board Lunch Lunch Committee meetings Board of Directors Meeting Spouse reception Committee member reception

monday, march 7, 2011 – opening session 8:00 am –9:00 am 8:00 am –9:00 am 9:00 am – 10:30 am 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 11:00 am – 12:30 pm 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

1st Time Attendee Breakfast Attendee Breakfast Opening Session & General Membership Meeting Optional Event – Acoma Pueblo “Sky City” with Lunch Educational Session 1 – Important Contract Provisions w/ Sloan Bailey, Flynn/Williams LLP Lunch Educational Session 2 – Specifications—What you Need to Write! w/ Pam Bowe, BOWE Company & Christopher Capobianco, Christopher Collaborative Educational Session 3 – Polished Concrete, Bruce Newbrough w/ Ardex/W.W. Henry Past Chairman’s Reception – All are invited Off Site Dinner

tuesday, march 8, 2011 8:00 am – 9:00 am 8:00 am – 9:30 am 9:00 am – 10:00 am 9:30 am – 2:30 pm 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 6:00 pm

wednesday, march 9, 2011 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Optional Event – Escape to Santa Fe!

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saturday, march 5, 2011 – pre convention events 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm

Optional Event – Segway Tour

sunday, march 6, 2011 – pre convention meetings 6:30 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am –1:00 pm 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Optional Event – Hot Air Balloon Ride Committee Council Meeting with Executive Board Lunch Lunch Committee meetings Board of Directors Meeting Spouse reception Committee member reception

wednesday, march 9, 2011 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Optional Event – Escape to Santa Fe!

tentative program at a glance

29th Annual 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm Optional Event – Segway Tour Convention

saturday, march 5, 2011 – pre convention events

sunday, march 6, 2011 – pre convention meetings 6:30 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am –1:00 pm 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Optional Event – Hot Air Balloon Ride Committee Council Meeting with Executive Board Lunch Lunch Committee meetings Board of Directors Meeting Spouse reception Committee member reception

wednesday, march 9, 2011 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Optional Event – Escape to Santa Fe!

tentative program at a glance

saturday, march 5, 2011 – pre convention events 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm

Optional Event – Segway Tour

sunday, march 6, 2011 – pre convention meetings 6:30 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am –1:00 pm 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Optional Event – Hot Air Balloon Ride Committee Council Meeting with Executive Board Lunch Lunch Committee meetings Board of Directors Meeting Spouse reception Committee member reception

wednesday, march 9, 2011 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Optional Event – Escape to Santa Fe!

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29th Annual 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm Optional Event – Segway Tour Convention

saturday, march 5, 2011 – pre convention events

sunday, march 6, 2011 – pre convention meetings 6:30 am – 10:30 am 11:30 am –1:00 pm 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Optional Event – Hot Air Balloon Ride Committee Council Meeting with Executive Board Lunch Lunch Committee meetings Board of Directors Meeting Spouse reception Committee member reception

tuesday, march 8, 2011 8:00 am – 9:00 am 8:00 am – 9:30 am 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Attendee Breakfast Tabletop Exhibit set up Education Session 4 – Commercial Estimating & Bidding: Best Practices for Success w/ Terry Wheat, President of RFMS and Owner of Wheat’s Carpet One 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Optional Event – Treasures and Traditions Tour 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Education Session 5 – Associate Member Table Top Trade Show 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Tabletop tear down 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Associates committee Meeting with Lunch 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Education Session 6 – What you Should Know about the New Flooring Backings w/ Bill Becker, Becker Brothers & Bruce Reeve, Flooring Services 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Education Session 7 – “What’s Wrong with Your Glue”, w/ Gerry Swift, moderator with Inc. from AAT, H.Helmitin B Fuller, Inc. MAPEI, Para Chem, W F Taylor and XL Brands welcome Building Service, Panelists Thomas Droski 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmBoelkow Executive Board WrapJordan up Dinner Meeting new 6:00 pm 11925 W. Carmen Ave. Dinner on your own 11110 Airport Rd members Milwaukee, WI 53225 Olive Branch, MS 38654 Phone: (414) 375-1001 Phone: (662) 895-4565 Fax: (414) 375-1201 Fax: (662) 895-4583 tboelkow@buildingservice.com j.droski@helmitinadhesives.com wednesday, march 9, 2011 www.buildingservice.com www.helmitinadhesives.com Associate 10:30 am –Contractor 5:30 pm Optional Event – Escape to Santa Fe!

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NEW PRODUCTS

Milliken introduces design-focused “Studio” collection for commercial interiors Sophisticated line fills void between specified and “Main Street” offerings, helps retailers enhance profitability Flooring retailers who have been looking to fill the void between specified and “Main Street” offerings now have a new option – Milliken’s Studio collection. Inspired by the craftsmanship of hand-made rugs, Milliken’s design team incorporated innovative techniques to create textures and patterns that bring warmth and sophistication to commercial interiors. With 18 innovative styles – 13 broadloom and 5 modular tile products – the Studio collection features an appealing and complete array of beautiful and sophisticated patterns and textures available in today’s hottest colors. Products in the collection will wholesale from $25 to $45 per yard. Broadloom products featuring Multiple Yarn Infusion® – a proprietary technology: Multiple Yarn Infusion – a patented, high-density tufting process – creates the wide selection of 12-foot broadloom carpets. Additionally, the broadloom products incorporate a tuft density that enhances performance features such as durability, appearance retention and serviceability. Modular tile products with TractionBack® technology: Milliken Studio also offers 50cm x 50cm modular carpet tile with environmentally friendly TractionBack high-friction backing. TractionBack keeps tiles securely in place, stands up to footand wheeled-traffic and allows easy removal for replacement or underfloor access, while reducing installation costs and complexities. “Milliken Studio couples elegant design and performance into a product not available anywhere else in the industry,” said Mark Clayton, Business Manager for Milliken’s Residential Floor Covering Division. “These outstanding products will help retailers increase sales, enhance profitability and build relationships with untapped markets.” A special Milliken Studio display simplifies the shopping process and is available for retailers to showcase the collection, while offering an easy to navigate visual sampling of the 18 products. The display system includes easy-to-view pattern samples, colors and examples of possible installations.

Mondo rubber flooring resists stains — from healthcare chemicals to common school spills and accidents... even chocolate milk. These rubber flooring products are EN 1817 compliant and bring comfort, stability, noise reduction, slip resistance, wear resistance, abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance to your facility. Mondo rubber floors are antimicrobial, antibacterial, and GREENGUARD certified! Mondo is GREENGUARD children and schools (C&S) certified on all products. The C&S certifications comply with the state of California’s department of Public Health Section CA01350 - and the products can now be used to earn credits in the CHPS for K12 schools and LEED. You may download the certificates from the GREENGUARD web site under products, Mondo America. Made of 100% non-regenerated synthetic calendered, vulcanized, and stabilized rubber, Mondo products are available in a wide range of colors and may be embossed, matte, anti-glare, and / or heat sealed for hygiene. Call or email us today and we’ll make an appointment to come visit you and show you this great product: lisa@mondo-na.com or 800-361-3747 - and please visit us at www.mondo-na.com. We look forward to working with you!

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The Art of the School Logo By Jim Belilove, Creative Edge

Most high schools, middle schools, colleges and universities have distinctive mascots, symbols and emblems. These symbols proliferate on jackets, T-shirts, pens, cars, and all sorts of publications. Your role as a flooring professional is to apply these semi-idolatrous images to lobby floors, sports facilities, and auditoriums, so that students, teachers, parents and staff will never ever forget where they are and to whom they must pay their fervent allegiance.

Artwork Most institutions or campuses have a formal emblem or seal that looks dignified and official, usually a round image with a Latin or English high-minded motto. Examples include: mysterious symbols, such as scales, mountains, or rings (garlands) of rope, ivy, laurels, and the like. Then the very same organization probably has a mascot which demonstrates how confused the thinking of highly intelligent educators can be. The mascots are usually highly aggressive vicious looking crea-

tures, animals, insects, outlaws, or pirates. These symbols exist side by side. As a flooring professional, you must deal with both aspects of these obviously confused organizations (and make it look dignified/ believable). Materials and Methods Simply obtain a graphics or CAD file of the image in question. In most cases this is available from the schools architect or graphic designer. This serves as the pattern to drive the CNC waterjet or sonic

cutter. The machines will cut the dozens, or hundreds of pieces required to make up the image. If modern graphics files cannot be obtained, our skilled programming and design teams can recreate the drawing from any image available. Sometimes the only image available is that from a t-shirt or a cup. And we can do it! Terrazzo Polished terrazzo, poured-in-place makes a grand entrance piece. The logo is represented in a fabricated metal divider The Flooring Contractor Magazine

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CASE STUDY: MACON HIGH SCHOOL IN MACON, MISSOURI

The students of the class of 2005 at the Macon High School in Macon, Missouri, wanted to give something back. What better way to honor their school than to donate a large logo for the school’s lobby floor? The school contacted us directly to purchase an 8 foot by 9 foot VCT representation of their logo — a very detailed tiger’s face. We were of course delighted to assist them, and worked directly with the school in the refinement of the artwork. As we were completing the fabrication, the school encountered a setback. When the contractor heard the logo was a detailed waterjet piece, he back out. This installer had worked with another waterjet fabricator’s product in the past.

system, which separates the terrazzo colors. Metal forms are permanently attached to the floor — each color of the terrazzo slurry is poured in sequence and the resulting pattern is ground and polished in place. Stone, Ceramic, Agglomerate Tile Hard tile products of all types can be used to create logos for entryways of all styles and sizes. The durability of these materials are well suited to these hightraffic, and often muddy-footed areas. The Flooring Contractor Magazine

We tried to explain to him how simple the installation would be, but he was not to be convinced. His experiences in the past lead him to expect a VCT jigsaw puzzle, with no instructions or guide to help him with the installation. It was clear that he had never worked with Creative Edge Master Shop. Our resilient flooring expert, Marty Thomas, explained to the school that it would be so easy to install that the students could do it flawlessly on their own. The students, with the help of the janitor, installed the floor over one weekend. The beauty is that we do almost everything before packaging the product. The students opened the package to find 72 individual 1' × 1' numbered tiles, and a corresponding printed layout map. Each tile is taped on the front, so that the small pieces stay in their proper place until the floor is installed. Once the adhesive is cured, the tape comes off and the floor is sealed and waxed. This project had both Armstrong and Mannington VCT.

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Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lounge in New RFK School on the former site of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles

Rubber Flooring in Schools By Brent Fike, Technical Services Manager, Flexco Corporation

Until recent years, Rubber Flooring did not have a place in schools with the exception of upper scale weight room areas and possibly a poured rubber gym floor in an elementary school. VCT and carpet have dominated the installations of this type mainly due to economic reasons. The only rubber products used were Rubber Stair Treads in the stairways, and this was primarily for safety and not a durability concern.

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Installation of a Private School near Memphis, Tennessee.

ducation budgets along with construction budgets placed constraints on the architects and designers who were working on new or remodel school facility projects. With emphasis on initial cost of opening the facility playing a role in the determination of the products installed. Only when life-cycle costing was reviewed, did the industry begin to see a movement into using rubber flooring within schools. Still at this point it was within the large and more private schools or districts that were willing to spend the extra money. Looking at a traditional VCT installation within a system and the life-cycle maintenance costs associated with these products, costs of ownership continues to rise over the useful life of the flooring. Schools will always have custodians to maintain the facility; but if you can eliminate additional costs of maintaining the floor, you can begin to justify the initial increased cost of the flooring product installed while utilizing the same maintenance equipment and personnel. This momentum is continuing with the increase in “Green Products”, rubber flooring products. Phrases such as “Recycled”, “PVC Free” and “Low Maintenance” are being tossed around in specifications and used to increase awareness to the issues facing our environment, and these phrases immediately point to rubber flooring. Take into example products such as Flexco’s FlexTuft® Recycled Rubber Tiles or more commonly referred to as “Tire Tile” it was primarily used as entry-way tile or in workout areas until recently. These tiles were developed as a means to divert used bias-ply truck tires from landfills and they contain 90% post-consumer recycled materials. The uses of this product now include entire office suites due to the recycled content. These products are available within many manufacturers lines and been

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Middle School in Kasson, Minnesota.

performing dutifully for many years. Within school installations; this product type is commonly used as walk-off mats in entry-ways, weight rooms and/ or changing rooms. The development of different types of recycled product continues today. Taking the ability and limitations learned from the first products, additional products available include recycled tire or “crumb” products such as Flexco’s Prime Sports™ and Flexco’s Tuflex® Force™ recycled rubber tiles. These products give the ability to create different looks with varying chip content and color options, especially within the Prime Sports, where color chip content is available from 10% to 90% to create the desired look. This ability gives you “green” products without the limitations of a color line of Black. With 85% post-consumer recycled content within the Tuflex Force and the recycled content of the Prime Sports product, each of these products can contribute to LEED® credits. Factor in the safety aspects of each of the products and they become viable options for the new era in school flooring. Durability of these products is not a concern as the Tuflex Force product has a long standing reputation of being the flooring of choice for professional sports franchises for use in locker rooms, weight rooms and other workout areas without some of the current installation issues with other similar products. The above mentioned products are focused to certain areas within the facility and these products are means of getting in the door with the designers and facility planning personnel for the rest of the facility. With maintenance procedures using existing maintenance equipment, rubber flooring is slowly showing up in all areas of the facility. From high school science labs to corridors, rubber flooring is quieting the proponents of VCT

and carpet due to the look, feel and lack of sound generated under foot. Traffic and wear patterns are not visible as with a product with an application of finish, and the look of rubber flooring is consistently evolving. The lack of colorations in the past was difficult to overcome, but one aspect that has helped is the quietness of the atmosphere within facility corridors created by the rubber flooring. It still amazes me the amount of questions asked by designers and end users wanting to reduce noise levels of foot traffic within an area, and they do not realize this is an added benefit of rubber flooring. Areas considered as multi-purpose such as cafeterias and gymnatoriums (areas that double as auditoriums and gyms) are also ideal places for rubber products, especially products such as Flexco’s Wood Elements™ sheet rubber. This gives the look of wood and the durability and low maintenance of Rubber. Maintenance with an auto-scrubber after lunch and the area is ready to go for the rest of the day. The smooth surface of the material allows for easy movement and set-up of folding cafeteria tables. Designers now have the ability to match corridors with multi-purpose areas with tiles ranging from 12" × 12" to 36" × 36", and can even be custom colored to the schools colors. The last and most important area when looking at rubber floors is the safety factor. Not only are rubber floors better for the staff, which are tirelessly on their feet all day, the flooring has a greater slip resistance factor than a floor with finish, even when wet. Each step that can be taken to ensure safety of the individuals within the facility should be considered. When you calculate the factors for maintenance, safety and life-cycle costing; rubber flooring should become the flooring material of choice for schools.

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MEMBER NEWS

LATICRETE Announces Acquisition of Drytek™ Flooring Solutions, LLC

LATICRETE, a global leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, announced the acquisition of Drytek™ Flooring Solutions, LLC, a leading industry supplier of self-leveling cements, decorative concrete toppings, and related products and systems. These products will be maintained under the Drytek brand name and sold through distribution within the LATICRETE Specialty Products Division (SPD). Since 2003, the innovative Drytek product line has been specified and installed in a wide variety of new building and renovation projects in the USA, including Empire State Building, Macy’s, Columbia University, Florida Mall and the Weill Medical Center in New York City. “As a natural fit for LATICRETE, Drytek will allow us to leverage our national footprint and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities into an important and growing segment of the building materials industry” said Ed Metcalf, LATICRETE President North America. “We’ve been looking at this segment for some time and felt the time was right.” John Striednig, Director of the Specialty Products Division said, “This premium brand offers a broad set of solutions that add clearly understood value. The Drytek brand has a reputation for excellence among contractors and architects.” For information on Drytek™ Flooring Solutions products from LATICRETE, call 1.877. DRYTEK.1. LATICRETE International, Inc. is a family owned business dedicated to innovative, high quality tile and stone installation systems. Based in the USA, the 50-plus year old company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in its field. It’s well known brands LATICRETE®, LATAPOXY® and SpectraLOCK® are manufactured and sold worldwide. USA /Canada: 1.800.243.4788, outside USA: +1.203.393.0010, www.laticrete.com.

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To kick off the new look, the APAC brand introduced a year-long sweepstakes promotion at the Surfaces 2011 trade show in January.

Motorcycle Sweepstakes Launches New APAC Branding

LATICRETE Promotes Kirby Davis to National Specification Manager, SPD

Distributors of the APAC brand of floor-covering adhesives are revving up for 2011 with a new look in product packaging and marketing support materials, supported by a custom motorcycle sweepstakes promotion.” “APAC adhesives represent a robust, well respected brand known to floor-covering installers for its classic performance,” said Product Manager Jeff Johnson. “Our new brand redesign reinforces this image, and product information is now available in English and Spanish.” New products have also been added to complete the line. To kick off the new look, the APAC brand introduced a year-long sweepstakes promotion at the Surfaces 2011 trade show in January. Visitors stopped by the booth to see the grand prize — a custom chopper designed and built by Demon’s Cycle of Pompano Beach, Florida. Throughout the year, each time an installer buys select APAC products, he or she will find a sticker attached. Information from the sticker can be submitted via the APAC Website at www.apacadhesives.com to find out if the installer has won a chance at the grand prize or one of several lesser prizes. The grand prize will be awarded at Surfaces 2012. “The classic performance of this motorcycle is a great match to the performance of APAC products,” Johnson said. “We have a winning combination here, and we intend to have a great time with our customers while getting a lot of mileage out of the promotion.” The APAC brand is recognized for its innovative Vapor Master series of flooring adhesives, used to address multiple flooring types in fast-track construction. For more detailed information on APAC products, visit www.apacadhesives.com.

LATICRETE, a global leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, announced the promotion of Kirby Davis to National Specifications Manager for the LATICRETE Specialty Products Division (SPD). Davis will work closely with top architectural firms across the country to secure proprietary specifications for LATICRETE materials and methods. Davis played an integral role in developing the LATICRETE MVISTM specification for the direct adhered method of thin brick, manufactured and natural thin-stone masonry veneer installations during her time as LATICRETE Senior Architectural Specialist in the Texas region. She will draw on this experience in her new role developing national specifications with top architects and major homebuilders within the LATICRETE Specialty Products Division. Davis offers the architectural and design community her in-depth knowledge in specification review, AIA education seminars, LEED submittal evaluation and industry organization reports. She combines a positive, high-energy approach working with LATICRETE customers and has a long list of certifications that emphasize her expertise and commitment to the tile and stone industry. Davis has CSI, CCTS, CDT, LEED AP BD+C certification, and currently is vice president of the Dallas chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute. She serves on the national committees for CSI on the Marketing Task Team, the Sustainability Practice Group and Construction Documents Education Program. As CSI CDT, Davis focuses on helping architectural firms improve the green aspect of their specifications with the complete range of LEEDcompliant products manufactured by LATICRETE.

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MEMBER NEWS Johnsonite Reduces Energy, Water Use

MAPEI Expands into Mexico

Johnsonite was able to achieve reductions in energy, water and waste for North American production in 2010, the company said With the help of each of its manufacturing plants, the company achieved reductions of 10% in water, 15% in waste and 4% in energy. Additionally, through Johnsonite’s ReStart Recycling and Reclamation program the company recycled approximately 35 million pounds of post-consumer flooring product in North America in 2010. “Every aspect of our company is geared toward fulfilling our Balanced Choice philosophy of sustainable practice and we are so pleased with the progress we made in 2010 and continue to make,” said Diane Martel, Vice President of Environmental Planning and Strategy for Tarkett. Johnsonite’s ReStart program enables commercial flooring job scrap (rubber, vinyl and linoleum tile and sheet, wall base, floor finishing accessories and tread-cuttings) to be collected and returned to Johnsonite to be repurposed or recycled for other products or uses Additionally, raw-material excess, scrap and off-spec product is captured and reused in the manufacturing process or repurposed for other uses.

MAPEI recently committed to a further capital expansion south of the U.S. border into Latin America. The leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the building industry has opened MAPEI de Mexico SA de CV, with headquarters in Santiago de Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico. The regional distribution center in Queretaro will serve floor-covering installers and concrete restoration contractors from a more local base.

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The Birth of MAPEI Korea MAPEI Group has recently completed the acquisition of all activities regarding adhesives and products for the building industry carried out by Henkel in South Korea under the Ceresit and Thomsit trademarks. The acquisition has been made through a new company, MAPEI Korea, that now has head offices in Seoul and a production facility in Chungcheongbuk-dol. MAPEI Korea will keep on producing under the trademark Ceresit and Thomsit products for a maximum of 3 years, that will be immediately joined by the wide products range of MAPEI.

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Financial issues

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization & Job Creation Act of 2010 By Dr. Bart Basi

Introduction In a deal between Republican and Democratic leaders, on December 17, 2010, the President signed “The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010”. It is important to all business people and many individuals. The new law is a compromise between two powerful political forces. One side called for the extension of unemployment benefits, the other side called for extension of the dividend and capital gains tax cuts enacted during the Bush administration. In the spirit of our democracy, the two desired outcomes were reached together with some new tax benefits. Unemployment Economists have predicted that in 2011, the unemployment rate will hover above 9%. With unemployment above 9% for 20 straight months and 42% of the unemployed being unemployed for 6 months or longer, Congress and the President realized the need for extended unemployment benefits. Without the extension, 2 million people would have had their unemployment benefits run out by the end of December. Now, unemployment benefits have been extended until December 31, 2011. The Bush Tax Cuts A lot of attention has been focused lately on the Bush era tax cuts, which were set to The Flooring Contractor Magazine

expire at the end of 2010. Before the Bush tax cuts were enacted, dividends from C corporations were taxed at the ordinary individual income tax rate. Capital gains made by individuals selling appreciated property for at least the next two years were taxed, generally at 20%. Under the Bush tax cuts, dividends and capital gains are taxed lightly at 15%. This rate is set to continue.

into service carries a 100% deduction instead of the 50% deduction. The Section 179 deduction was also expanded for 2011. The new limit is $500,000, the phase-out period being between $2,000,000 and $2,500,000. These companies can purchase up to $500,000 of equipment and get an immediate write-off on their tax returns.

The Estate Tax As of 2010, the estate tax had been repealed. Anyone passing away in 2010, including the late owner of the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner, was fully exempt from the estate tax. In 2011, the estate tax has been reenacted. Estates valued at $5 million or less will be completely estate tax free. The highest estate tax rate continues to be 35%. In addition, martial and bypass trusts used to be required to take advantage of a spouse’s exemption in the estate tax. It is no longer required to have a valid marital bypass trust anymore. The law allows you to automatically use a deceased spouse’s exemption to reduce your estate taxes when you die. Spouses have a total of $10 million potential between them.

Conclusion The lawmakers of the United States have taken the high road in their tax legislation. Instead of allowing the tax laws to fall into default that would not have benefitted anyone, the Legislature and President have reworked the laws and created a relatively favorable environment for the taxpayers and businesses for the next two years. While the tax utility of trusts may have been diminished under the new tax laws, it is also remarkable that legal utility remains in estate planning with the use of trusts. Some of the benefits are still present with trusts, i.e., who gets to manage the property and who gets the property from there. Without effective estate and business succession planning, many businesses still are at need to succeed to the next generation.

Employment Taxes In an attempt to stem unemployment, withholding taxes were lowered 2%, from 6.2% to 4.2 % for employees for one year. Employers still pay 6.2%. Other Business Cuts Bonus depreciation has also been reenacted for purchased equipment placed in service between September 8, 2010 and before January 1, 2012. Equipment placed

Dr. Bart A. Basi is an expert on closely-held companies, an attorney, a Certified Public Accountant and the Senior Advisor of the Center for Financial, Legal & Tax Planning, Inc. He is a member of the American Bar Association’s Tax Committees on Closely-Held Businesses and Business Planning. He can be reached at (618) 997-3436 or at www.taxplanning.com

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FLOOR SLAB FLATNESS & LEVELNESS By David Stutzman, AIA, CSI, CCS, SCIP, LEED AP

Providing: Specifications, Quality Assurance, Inspections & Investigations for your Construction Projects

ABSTRACT: Ensure concrete finishing specifications include all the information required for floor slab tolerances. Specifying single values for flatness and levelness may result in ambiguous requirements. F-Number and straightedge methods require two sets of values to ensure the expected results are clearly stated.

FILING: UniFormat™ A1030 - Slab on Grade B1010 - Floor Construction MasterFormat™ 03 30 00 - Cast-In-Place Concrete

KEYWORDS: Flatness, Levelness, F-Numbers, Straightedge, Specified overall values, Minimum local values, Allen Face

Background Traditionally allowable tolerances of concrete floor slabs were determined by checking the slab surface with a 10 foot straightedge. Common tolerances were 1/8 inch or 1/4 inch in 10 feet. The fallacy of the straightedge method was the location of the measurement. Depending on where the measurement was made, the slab may pass or fail the specified tolerance. Until recently, no standard procedure existed for taking straightedge measurements. In 1979 Allen Face introduced the Face Floor Profile Numbering System (F-Numbers) to remove the ambiguity of measuring floor flatness and levelness. F-Numbers use dimensionless symbols to designate flatness and levelness. F-Numbers formalized in 1987 by ASTM E1155 and ASTM E1155M were adopted by the American Concrete Institute as the standard for specifying floor tolerances in 1990 in ACI 117. • FF Floor Flatness — variation from surface plane (bumpiness) • FL Floor Levelness — variation from horizontal plane (pitch) Specifications referencing ACI 117 for tolerances may rely on F-Numbers or manual straightedge methods to determine floor slab tolerances for random traffic pattern floors which are typical for most uses. However straightedge measurements are not permitted for very flat and super flat floors. When defined traffic patterns exist such as for narrow aisle and automated warehouses special consideration must be given to concrete placement and tolerance measurements. These conditions are not addressed by ACI 117. F-Number Method The ASTM standard, in place for two decades, establishes the method for measuring FNumbers. The method uses a statistical analysis of measured points 12 inches apart taken along straight lines in a prescribed pattern within each sample panel. Each sample panel must exceed 320 sf, must be at least 8 ft. wide, and must not cross a construction joint. The ACI standard sets recommended F-Number tolerances for various concrete floor slab construction qualities. To specify F-Numbers correctly, two values are required for flatness and levelness: • Specified Overall (SOFF and SOFL) • Minimum Local (MLFF and MLFL)

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Floor Surface Classification

ACI 117 - Standard Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials ASTM E1155 - Standard Test Method for Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness Numbers ASTM E1155M - Standard Test Method for Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness Numbers (Metric)

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Flat

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layed, shrinkage, curling, and other factors outside the concrete contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s control can influence the results. Levelness tolerances apply only to slabson-grade and suspended slabs that are shored when tested. Levelness tolerances do not apply to sloped or cambered floors. ACI 117 sets the Minimum Local values at 60% of the Specified Overall values, unless specified otherwise. The Minimum Local values are the minimum tolerances for the floor to be usable. Defects exceeding the Minimum Local values normally require grinding, filling, or replacement to correct the defect. For a slab to be acceptable, the cumulative Overall Values for the entire slab must meet or exceed the Specified Overall values, and all locations must meet or exceed the Minimum Local values. Straightedge Method In the June 2010 edition of ACI 117, the straightedge method description was greatly expanded. Now the standard establishes a procedure for measuring flatness with a straightedge. Note that levelness cannot be determined with a straightedge. ACI 117 sets minimum sampling requirements to help ensure a statistically representative set of measurements. One sample must be taken for every 100 sf of floor area. Samples must be taken parallel, perpendicular, or at a 45 degree angle to the longest construction joint of the test area. The following chart shows the maximum gap between the floor surface and the bottom of the 10 foot straightedge. Note that 90% of the samples must not exceed column 2 and 100% of the samples must not exceed column 3 of the table above. The familiar 1/8 inch in 10 feet tolerance is not an option with ACI 117. This The Flooring Contractor Magazine

Floor Surface Classification

Maximum Gap 90% Compliance

100% Compliance

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may present difficulties for specifying slab tolerances for applied floor finishes, such as wood strip flooring. Some floor finish manufacturers require more stringent tolerances than can be tested using the straightedge method. Consult the finish flooring manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions for acceptable substrate surfaces. Floor Classifications The floor classifications above are for random traffic patterns. More stringent tolerances require additional straightening operations, time, and cost to ensure compliance. Very flat and super flat floors require specialized equipment and specially trained mechanics to achieve the results. Conventional floors are not suitable for applied finishes. These floors are used for utility spaces and are usually left exposed. Moderately flat floors are suitable for carpeted finishes in commercial buildings and low speed vehicular traffic in industrial buildings. Flat floors are suitable for thin set ceramic tile, vinyl tile and similar finishes and for conventional fork truck traffic in warehouses. Flat floor classification is the most stringent tolerance that should be expected for suspended slabs. Very flat floors are usually restricted to high-end industrial applications where high

speed fork trucks and other high-production equipment are used. Super flat floors are appropriate for very limited applications with random traffic such as television production studios to minimize camera vibration. Specification Tip Select the method: F-Number or manual straightedge. Reference ACI 117 for tolerance compliance. Allen Face provides an F-Number sample specification. Include the minimum Specified Overall and the Minimum Local values for both flatness and levelness. For the manual straightedge method, specify the maximum gap for 90% and 100% compliance. Add Your Comments We invite your comments. Visit our blog and add your comments. www.conspectusinc.com/blog The information contained in this document is offered for educational purposes, only, and not as technical advice suitable for any particular project or specific condition. Technical consulting is unique to the facts of a particular condition, and Conspectus recommends that a specialist be consulted to determine solutions for each specific condition.

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GERFLOR CELEBRATES 1 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF TARAFLEX® DRY-TEX SYSTEM™ High Moisture Subfloor Solution Reaches Company Milestone

life cycle performance and full compliance with ISO 14001 standards. For more information about Gerflor and its sports product offerings, visit www.gerflorusa.com or call 877-437-3567.

ASA Calls on President Obama to ‘Close the Deal’ and Finalize Repeal of 1099 Reporting Burden After a year-long campaign of e-mail messages and visits to legislators, construction subcontractors succeeded in convincing Congress to pass legislation repealing a burdensome paperwork requirement contained in the federal health care law (Public Law 111-148). On April 5, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4, the Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act, by a vote of 87-12 (yeas-nays). The bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on March 3, will become law if President Obama signs it. “Congress heard the concerns of ASA members across the country and made the right decision: to eliminate the new 1099 reporting burdens before they started really hurting subcontractors,” said 2010-11 ASA President Timmy McLaughlin, Austin Construction Company, Summerville, S.C. “ASA urges President Obama to sign the bill and help keep 1099 reporting requirements from further burdening the economically distressed construction industry.” Gerflor, a global leader in the design and manufacture of multipurpose resilient flooring, announced March 10, 2011 that a company milestone with 1 million square feet of its Taraflex® Sports Flooring with Dry-Tex System™ installed worldwide as of the end of 2010. “We see tremendous growth in the number of A&D professionals who specify Taraflex with Dry-Tex System as evident by our 1 million square foot installation achievement,” says Ken Chmura, GerflorUSA General Manager. “Dry-Tex System provides time and cost savings to flooring professionals and we are happy to pass along the benefits of this oneof-a-kind system.” The Dry-Tex System is the first and only flooring with a moisture solution integrated into the floor backing and can withstand up to 15 lbs of moisture or 92% relative humidity (RH). The system installs quickly and easily over high moisture subfloors to save contractors, installers and facility manager’s time and money compared to other types of moisture mitigation systems such as slip sheets or vapor barriers. “We congratulate Gerflor and its Dry-Tex System for reaching such an impressive company milestone,” says Steve Frailey of Specialty Flooring. “As a sports flooring specialist, I know firsthand the challenges associated with high moisture subfloors and I have recommended Dry-Tex on numerous occasions where delayed floor installation wasn’t an option.” About Gerflor: Gerflor is the world’s leader in resilient sports flooring with innovative offerings ideally suited for multipurpose spaces, as well as competitive and recreational sports facilities. As the manufacturer of Taraflex®, the world’s leading indoor sports flooring, Gerflor provides unique product and performance solutions and is present in 100 countries around the globe with more than 1700 employees. Gerflor has an excellent environmental record which includes outstanding whole

If the president signs the bill, it will repeal the health care law’s provisions requiring subcontractors and other businesses to file information returns with the Internal Revenue Service documenting aggregate payments of $600 or more made to vendors, including corporations, in tax years 2012 and beyond. According to a September 2010 survey conducted by ASA, many construction subcontractors used to filing 25 or fewer 1099 returns per year would file 200 or more 1099 returns per year if repeal fails. “Putting the cost burden of expanded 1099 reporting on subcontractors just doesn’t make sense and ASA members did a great job of letting Congress know that,” said McLaughlin. “Now President Obama should close the deal and sign H.R. 4.” Founded in 1966, ASA amplifies the voice of, and leads, trade contractors to improve the business environment for the construction industry and to serve as a steward for the community. ASA’s vision is to be the united voice dedicated to improving the business environment in the construction industry. The ideals and beliefs of ASA are ethical and equitable business practices, quality construction, a safe and healthy work environment, and integrity and membership diversity.

What Carpet Retailers and Dealers Need to Know about California’s AB 2398 Carpet Recycling Program: Carpet America Recovery Effort’s Georgina Sikorski Provides Details As many of you know, in February of 2010, California Assembly Member John Perez (now Speaker of the Assembly) introduced legislation to increase the landfill diversion and recycling of post-consumer carpet generated in California. The original legislation was not acceptable

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to the carpet industry. Legislators, legislative staff, entrepreneurs, representatives from non-governmental organizations and the carpet industry all worked together to improve the legislation. In all, the bill was amended six times and the final version was signed into law by the Governor of California on September 30, 2010. AB 2398 is an important piece of legislation that will likely raise carpet recycling in California to an entirely new level. I have put together this list that covers the high points of what carpet retailers and dealers need to know about the new law. My thanks to all of those who helped put this overview of California AB 2398 together. California AB 2398 Overview What is AB 2398? California AB 2398 is Carpet Stewardship legislation, signed by the governor of California, on September 30, 2010. The purpose of the legislation is to increase the diversion and recycling of carpet in the state of California. What are the specific goals of the Carpet Stewardship program? The goals of the program are to incentivize: • recycling postconsumer carpet, • diverting postconsumer carpets from landfills, • recyclability of carpets, and • market growth of secondary products made from postconsumer carpet. AB 2398 Carpet Dealer and Retailer Information The AB 2398 bill requires a manufacturer of carpet to add a Carpet Stewardship Assessment of $0.05 per square yard upon the purchase price of all carpet sold and/or distributed in the state by that manufacturer– how will this be collected and disbursed? The $0.05 per square yard will be collected as a non-taxed item on the invoice throughout the sales and distribution chain. Will the Carpet Stewardship Assessment of $0.05/square yard cover ALL of the costs to recycle carpet in the State of California? No, the Carpet Stewardship Assessment will NOT cover the costs of carpet recycling. The Carpet Stewardship Assessment is an incentive to be used by the members of the carpet recycling industry. The incentive may be used by the recyclers to invest in new, innovative technologies, new product development or market introductions that will further the achievement of the goals set out in AB 2398. Who will pay for carpet recycling in California? Carpet recycling is a business that has been in California for more than ten years and has been managed in a market-based fashion. As with any market based activity, the retailer must pass on the costs to consumers. How will the carpet dealer or retailer invoice the customer? The carpet dealer or retailer must include the Carpet Stewardship Assessment as an after-tax line item on the invoice. A flyer explaining the Carpet Stewardship fee will be available for retailers to give to their customers. To whom does the carpet retailer send the Carpet Stewardship Assessment fees? The carpet manufacturer will include the fee when it invoices the retailer. The Flooring Contractor Magazine

Who will educate the consumer about this program? The carpet manufacturers and CARE will provide information to the dealers and retailers to help educate the consumers about the Carpet Stewardship Assessment. In addition, consumer information will be available on the websites of the carpet manufacturers, CARE and CalRecycle. These educational materials will be available prior to the beginning of the assessment. What happens if a business (i.e., carpet manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, dealer, retailer etc) does not comply with AB 2398? A civil penalty up to the following amounts may be administratively imposed by the department (the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)) on any person who is in violation of any provision of AB 2398: (1) One thousand dollars ($1,000) per day. (2) Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day if the violation is intentional, knowing, or negligent. The department or the court will assess or review the amount of a civil penalty imposed. How do wholesalers, retailers and other interested parties ensure that carpet manufacturers are in compliance with AB 2398? CalRecycle shall post a notice on its website, www.calrecycle.ca.gov, listing manufacturers that are in compliance with AB 2398. The wholesaler and retailer that distributes or sells carpet shall monitor the list on the CalRecycle website. What do I do if my carpet manufacturer is not listed on the CalRecycle website? Please contact CalRecycle or CARE if you do not see your carpet manufacturer on the list. Other Important AB 2398 Information How many jobs will be added because of the AB 2398 legislation? We cannot predict how many jobs will be added, however, we expect growth in carpet recycling as a result of the legislation. And, as part of the program, CARE will be providing an Annual Report to the state that will include the number of jobs in California involved in recycling When will the Carpet Stewardship Assessment begin? July 1, 2011 Where can I get a copy of AB 2398? A copy of AB 2398 is available at this link: http://info.sen.ca.gov/ pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_2351-2400/ab_2398_bill_20100930_chaptered.pdf. Where can I get more information or answers to other questions I may have about AB 2398 and the Carpet Stewardship Assessment? Please contact your carpet manufacturer or distributor, or you may find additional information on CARE’s website or on CalRecycle’s website. How do I find a carpet recycler in California? Please go to http://www.carpetrecovery.org/ and click on the US map on the homepage. From there, you can go to the map of California and find detailed information on carpet recyclers for the state.

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Vice Chairman Of Associates Ralph Frye Mats, Inc. 37 Shuman Ave Stoughton, MA 02072 Office: (800) 628-7462 X225 Fax: (781) 344-1537 Cellular: (781) 964-5374 E-mail: rfrye@matsinc.com

Vice Chairman Gerry Swift Potomac Floor Covering, Inc. 4425 Brookfield Corporate Dr, #300 Chantilly, VA 20151 Office: (703) 787-7890 x 111 Fax: (703) 802-3490 Cellular: (703) 929-1445 E-mail: gwift@potomacfloorcovering.com

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Secretary/Treasurer Mike Roberts Bonitz Flooring Group 5801 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37921 Office: (865) 588-3630 Fax: (865) 584-1452 Cellular: (865) 389-6737 E-mail: mikeroberts@bonitz.com

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FCICA Board of Directors TERMS EXPIRING 2011 Nicholas Mazzo, Sr. Premiere Flooring Systems 54-167 Danbury Road Ridgefield CT 06877 (203) 431-2676 (203) 702-4499 fax nmazzo@premiereflooring.com

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Jeanne Matson StarNet Worldwide Partnership 20 Homestead Road Darien CT 06820 (800) 787-6381 (203) 353-9521 fax Jeanne@starnetflooring.com

Les Lippert Lippert Tile Company N89 W14260 Patrita Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 (262) 437-9300 (262) 437-9695 fax Lesl@lipperttile.com

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