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    Carpet tile question

    I am currently installing some 20x20 imported nylon carpet tile down and I noticed some of the edges are black. Almost looks like they were burned or latexed, not just the base of the threads but right to the top. The problem is that some of the seams stand out as a black line. Does anyone know...
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    Tactile warning pads

    Anyone got any real world experience with these. The product comes in a roll 12’ x1’ and they go at the top of a commercial stair case. They are always a pain to get to lay flat, but these ones are just ridiculous. I have tried our usual tread adhesive, eco 560 put down with 1/16 sq notch. Tried...
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    Vinyl plank Issue

    So I am installing a 5 mm glue down vinyl plank from a company that will remain nameless and I am having some issues. The primary floor is 3/4 plywood with 3/8” subfloor over top. Adhesive is Henry 695 being put down with a 1/16 square notch trowel. I usually let the adhesive flash off till...
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    Sanding seams

    This is for the sheet or plank vinyl guys and gals. What does everyone use for sanding your underpayment seams prior to installation of vinyl plank or sheet vinyl? Usually we sand the seams as needed then patch as needed and light sand to finish. I work by myself and hauling out the heavy...
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    Plank on stairs

    Just a quick tip for when you have to glue down plank on stairs. Some products have attached backings that can be next to impossible to take off clean. This was a stone core plank product, tried the scraper, belt sander, paint thinner, methyl hydrate and just soaking in plain old water. Power...
  6. J

    V.C.T removal

    Does anyone have any experience with these machines. The removal job is on the second floor and the elevator isn’t big enough for a ride on machine. Removing V.C.T and installing P.V.C. Thanks JCobb
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    Best practices for adhesive removal

    Hello all and Happy new year. I have a job starting in a few months at my local Wally-World. It is approximately 5000sf around all the tills and checkout area. To be done at night only. I haven’t been authorized to do any tests or remove any tiles yet. The existing V.C.T has areas that are...
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