Several brands of floor cleaners are formulated to be neutral pH. Here are a few examples: Bona offers a line of neutral pH floor cleaners that are designed for use on hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl, and tile floors. Method has neutral pH floor cleaners that are plant-based and designed for use on a variety of…
Looking to get certified as a Carpet-Flooring Inspector? Check out the details on this page: Get Certified August 4-5, 2020 CFI University and JJ Haines sponsored a “Meet the Flooring Inspectors” Zoom Seminar where we discussed how inspections should be performed and how to review the inspector’s reports. We thank Tim McAdoo, Installation Specialist/JJ Haines,…
Last month we published an article on How to test your Wood Moisture Meters. This month we’re looking into hygrometers. Humidity readings are critical for wood and natural product flooring inspections. The accuracy of our test results can make a difference in the outcome of a claim due to the warranties and warranty exclusions. We, as Certified Professionals,…
Looking to get certified as a Carpet-Flooring Inspector? Check out the details on this page: Get Certified You found the perfect house. It looks clean, and well maintained, and it’s just what you were looking for. But before you move in, you should know if the carpet is contaminated with pet urine, mold, or…
Looking to get certified as a Carpet-Flooring Inspector? Check out the details on this page: Get Certified When inspecting a hardwood floor for gaps, discoloration, cupping or buckling, accurate moisture readings are needed, so it’s important that wood flooring inspectors (and installers) know how to test their meters to ensure they’re getting accurate readings.…
Looking to get certified as a Carpet-Flooring Inspector? Check out the details on this page: Get Certified ertified Flooring Inspectors University [CFIU] provides training for flooring inspectors and flooring professionals. Our training includes methods for test cleaning floor products. We recommend Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) for cleaning tests on wood, laminate, and luxury vinyl flooring because it…
This LVP was installed in the kitchen of a new house. Within 6 months of installation, the floor buckled between the sink and the refrigerator. The retailer ordered replacement material and the planks were replaced in the buckled area. The installer couldn’t get the planks to fit correctly without gaps on the side and end joints…
Luxury Vinyl, engineered wood, solid wood, ceramic tile, laminate flooring, VCT, VET, and Carpet tile have specifications for subfloor flatness, and those specs must be honored to avoid failures. Did you know a 10′ piece of string can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars? That’s right, bright pink or yellow Mason’s twine only costs…
What is a Carpet Inspector? Certified Carpet Inspectors are trained and certified to evaluate carpet problems including, but not limited to; manufacturing issues, installation complaints, poor or improper maintenance, insurance claims, and health concerns. The Certified Carpet Inspectors Role: The Carpet Inspector’s role is to investigate and determine the cause of the complaint by using…
Solid Strand Bamboo flooring will shrink just like a hardwood floor when the indoor relative humidity drops below 35 percent during the heating season. Bamboo flooring manufacturers recommend maintaining humidity over 35% through the heating season. To increase indoor humidity a whole house humidifier is recommended— steam humidifiers tend to perform best. When bamboo flooring…