Comments for Select Floors Blog http://selectfloors.info/blog Serving greater Atlanta Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:34:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Carpet Alternatives – Seagrass by Nice http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=188#comment-52 Nice Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:34:48 +0000 http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=188#comment-52 I did asbestos remavol for many years and can tell you that it would be perfectly fine to do that unless the asbestos is breaking up and cracking at all. The fibers that are harmful are small and take a lot of them to do any harm but when it cracks and chips you risk things like kids putting it in their mouth and those types of problems. The tiles are harmful if they are in poor condition because then the fibers are being moved around. Since most of these tiles are from the 70s or older most os the time they are in bad condition. If you remove the tiles it has to be done by a person that is licensed for it or the fines can be up to 50,000 If you do decide to do it ( and i don't think you should ) wet everything down to minimize the dust and fibers from becoming air born, keep it wet the whole time you are working with it and triple bag it. If you remove it you have to dispose of it and I couldn't even tell you how to go about that but if you get caught illegally dumping it you can even face jail time. Also the glue that they used back then can be some nasty stuff, both hard to remove and not to good for you. Wear a mask if you remove this stuff. The masks have to be special ( not just a painting mask they dont stop the fibers of asbestos ) we wore actual face masks that had air flowing from a machine. Cover all vents and doors so nothing makes it out of the area you are working in and wear clothes that you can throw away. Once you are done clean up everything good and take a shower scrubing under you nails and in you hair. The health risks of doing this are low because it would only be a one time job unlike the workers who remove it daily but there are always risks and if your family has a history of cancer the risks go up more. Just be safe that stuff can be nasty and cause some of the worst kinds of cancer known. I did asbestos remavol for many years and can tell you that it would be perfectly fine to do that unless the asbestos is breaking up and cracking at all. The fibers that are harmful are small and take a lot of them to do any harm but when it cracks and chips you risk things like kids putting it in their mouth and those types of problems. The tiles are harmful if they are in poor condition because then the fibers are being moved around. Since most of these tiles are from the 70s or older most os the time they are in bad condition. If you remove the tiles it has to be done by a person that is licensed for it or the fines can be up to 50,000 If you do decide to do it ( and i don’t think you should ) wet everything down to minimize the dust and fibers from becoming air born, keep it wet the whole time you are working with it and triple bag it. If you remove it you have to dispose of it and I couldn’t even tell you how to go about that but if you get caught illegally dumping it you can even face jail time. Also the glue that they used back then can be some nasty stuff, both hard to remove and not to good for you. Wear a mask if you remove this stuff. The masks have to be special ( not just a painting mask they dont stop the fibers of asbestos ) we wore actual face masks that had air flowing from a machine. Cover all vents and doors so nothing makes it out of the area you are working in and wear clothes that you can throw away. Once you are done clean up everything good and take a shower scrubing under you nails and in you hair. The health risks of doing this are low because it would only be a one time job unlike the workers who remove it daily but there are always risks and if your family has a history of cancer the risks go up more. Just be safe that stuff can be nasty and cause some of the worst kinds of cancer known.

]]> Comment on Your Floor’s Finish and Care by Marion http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=285#comment-51 Marion Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:15:56 +0000 http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=285#comment-51 Our instructions cover these exact two scniraeo’sAny floor installed with Elastilon needs to be:-1. Flat Floor must be even with a maximum tolerance between 1/8” over 6 ft or 3/16” in a 10 ft radius. (2mm per 2.5 meters)2. Clean and structurally sound Free of debris and any other loose material. Wood sub-floors must be stable and securely fastened to supporting joists. Be sure to nail or screw any areas that are loose or squeak. Sand, scrap, or grind any raised edges and level all low spots with the appropriate leveling compound (Concrete floors included) so that maximum tolerances are met.Wood that is not perfect It is also important to visually inspect each piece of wood flooring before being installed. As with any other type of installation method, Elastilon cannot compensate for flooring that is severely bowed, warped, cupped, milled incorrectly or damaged prior to an installation. However, most boards may be used if the defective section is cut and removed with the remainder of the board used as a start or end piece, used in a closet, in a low traffic area or used in a concealed portion of the room. Please note that the use of mechanical fastening systems such as straps should never be used to force boards together. Pressure from a rubber mallet and the use of blue painters tape to keep boards tight is permissible. During the racking ( building) of the floor on top of the Elastilon protective release strip, flooring that is not severely bowed can be installed as long as it can still be inserted into the T&G of the boards surrounding it. This will pull the board straight and allow full contact on the Elastilon membrane. Be sure to place a small amount of carpenters glue on all four sides of the affected board for a concern free installation. Our instructions cover these exact two scniraeo’sAny floor installed with Elastilon needs to be:-1. Flat Floor must be even with a maximum tolerance between 1/8” over 6 ft or 3/16” in a 10 ft radius. (2mm per 2.5 meters)2. Clean and structurally sound Free of debris and any other loose material. Wood sub-floors must be stable and securely fastened to supporting joists. Be sure to nail or screw any areas that are loose or squeak. Sand, scrap, or grind any raised edges and level all low spots with the appropriate leveling compound (Concrete floors included) so that maximum tolerances are met.Wood that is not perfect It is also important to visually inspect each piece of wood flooring before being installed. As with any other type of installation method, Elastilon cannot compensate for flooring that is severely bowed, warped, cupped, milled incorrectly or damaged prior to an installation. However, most boards may be used if the defective section is cut and removed with the remainder of the board used as a start or end piece, used in a closet, in a low traffic area or used in a concealed portion of the room. Please note that the use of mechanical fastening systems such as straps should never be used to force boards together. Pressure from a rubber mallet and the use of blue painters tape to keep boards tight is permissible. During the racking ( building) of the floor on top of the Elastilon protective release strip, flooring that is not severely bowed can be installed as long as it can still be inserted into the T&G of the boards surrounding it. This will pull the board straight and allow full contact on the Elastilon membrane. Be sure to place a small amount of carpenters glue on all four sides of the affected board for a concern free installation.

]]> Comment on Random & Fun Facts about Carpet! by Leadership Books http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=114#comment-49 Leadership Books Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:16:11 +0000 http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=114#comment-49 Luckily, my yielding to the status quo was short-lived. I decided to break with tradition and try a new approach with the Bulldogs at Boyer River. In the past, we went there only when we received a call for service—when something was wrong. What if I went there during the day when nothing was wrong? Would their response to me be the same? So I decided to visit the area when risks were low. Luckily, my yielding to the status quo was short-lived. I decided
to break with tradition and try a new approach with the Bulldogs at
Boyer River. In the past, we went there only when we received a call for
service—when something was wrong. What if I went there during the
day when nothing was wrong? Would their response to me be the same?
So I decided to visit the area when risks were low.

]]> Comment on Random & Fun Facts about Carpet! by Leadership Books http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=114#comment-48 Leadership Books Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:52:35 +0000 http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=114#comment-48 . On many different levels, I liked this inventive idea. Not only would it save the Detachment money in terms of towing charges and replacement batteries; it was also a superior product for the police cars. . On many different levels, I liked this inventive idea. Not only
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]]> Comment on Go Green! Part Two – The Cleaning and Maintenance of Bamboo Floors by Punk http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=59#comment-47 Punk Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:03:49 +0000 http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=59#comment-47 Hi guys--Thanks for checking in at our blog lecentry. Yes, our timing appears close to yours, although I am constantly reminding myself to relax/calm down about the fact that we are two months late. I was promised five months over and over and here we are late in our sixth month. But as you might have seen, we are painted and the cabinetry is ready to install. My wife is going down this week to lay out the tile for the main bath which I delivered and humped up the stairs myself last week!I'll get excited when the cabinet boxes are up, the island is standing and the electrician begins the finish work, either this coming or next week. ThenI'll be able to go down and install our floor, for which we chose a cork plank product.Several years ago, I travelled to Spain, and like you, visited a cork plantation. That was the first I had heard of cork in flooring and have been wanting to use it ever since. And also like your experience, our farmer was one of the happiest men I have ever met. He had wine and food abundant, and he and his crew took long frequent breaks to meet us and eat!Please check in again soon. It won't be long before we "get the keys"!Davidthreetreejournal.blogspot.com Hi guys–Thanks for checking in at our blog lecentry. Yes, our timing appears close to yours, although I am constantly reminding myself to relax/calm down about the fact that we are two months late. I was promised five months over and over and here we are late in our sixth month. But as you might have seen, we are painted and the cabinetry is ready to install. My wife is going down this week to lay out the tile for the main bath which I delivered and humped up the stairs myself last week!I’ll get excited when the cabinet boxes are up, the island is standing and the electrician begins the finish work, either this coming or next week. ThenI’ll be able to go down and install our floor, for which we chose a cork plank product.Several years ago, I travelled to Spain, and like you, visited a cork plantation. That was the first I had heard of cork in flooring and have been wanting to use it ever since. And also like your experience, our farmer was one of the happiest men I have ever met. He had wine and food abundant, and he and his crew took long frequent breaks to meet us and eat!Please check in again soon. It won’t be long before we “get the keys”!Davidthreetreejournal.blogspot.com

]]> Comment on Kid- Friendly Flooring Options by Statistics http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=141#comment-45 Statistics Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:33:13 +0000 http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=141#comment-45 Hi,Steve,Nice to read your blog for the information of cork lrnofiog.To my knowledge,Portugal suppliers,like Amorin,MJO,make up the large market share for the cork products throughout the world due to the advantages of unique geographical region and good quality.Now,When speaking of the cork,portugal will hinge on your mind!However,maybe you neglect the emerging suppliers from China!i don't know whether you remember that you come into the show room of china suppliers and offer the comments for the cork lrnofiog at the Domotex Shanghai.After the show,people for the same industry have a good discussion on whether there is still great gap of quality between the portugal's cork lrnofiog and that of china.Steve,you have taken up the business for a long time and can you offer some opinion?Looking forward to your reply!Best RegardsMark Hi,Steve,Nice to read your blog for the information of cork lrnofiog.To my knowledge,Portugal suppliers,like Amorin,MJO,make up the large market share for the cork products throughout the world due to the advantages of unique geographical region and good quality.Now,When speaking of the cork,portugal will hinge on your mind!However,maybe you neglect the emerging suppliers from China!i don’t know whether you remember that you come into the show room of china suppliers and offer the comments for the cork lrnofiog at the Domotex Shanghai.After the show,people for the same industry have a good discussion on whether there is still great gap of quality between the portugal’s cork lrnofiog and that of china.Steve,you have taken up the business for a long time and can you offer some opinion?Looking forward to your reply!Best RegardsMark

]]> Comment on Innovations in Flooring – Part Three: Modularity Tiles by Damp proofing http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=169#comment-43 Damp proofing Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:36:53 +0000 http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=169#comment-43 Mind blowing information, this seems to be a great idea to consider. But is it possible to stick with our own imagination without any challenges? Different people have different ideas. Anyway this is pretty useful. Thanks! Mind blowing information, this seems to be a great idea to consider. But is it possible to stick with our own imagination without any challenges? Different people have different ideas. Anyway this is pretty useful. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Climate-Friendly Flooring and How it Impacts Your Family by Floors Direct http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=303#comment-42 Floors Direct Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:04:19 +0000 http://selectfloors.info/blog/?p=303#comment-42 I agree with you that Climate-friendly flooring is essential for homes in areas which experience extreme conditions. I always suggest my friends to use climate flooring. I agree with you that Climate-friendly flooring is essential for homes in areas which experience extreme conditions. I always suggest my friends to use climate flooring.

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