Slus, Patches and Skimcoats: Tips for Novices and Pros
In this manufacturer roundtable, FCI speaks with installation products manufacturers about self-leveling underlayments (SLUs), patches and skimcoats. The manufacturers share tips for both novices and experts on working with these materials. To read the article, please click HERE Check out our White Skimcoat here. Article by: Michael Chmielecki Floor Covering Installer Magazine April 2018
Project Profile Using Skimflow® NP
When designing luxury homes and condominiums, everything that goes into the home is expected to be “the best of the best.” So when a new luxury condominium was going up along the Potomac River in Washington, DC, every facet needed to be carefully considered. Having flat surfaces for luxury flooring throughout the condominium is a…
ANNOUNCING ACQUISITION OF VILLAGE PLASTICS COMPANY
Keene Family of Companies announces an addition to its portfolio. Village Plastics Company has been acquired and will join Keene Building Products, Dependable LLC and Continental Products, LLC. Village Plastics is open for business, accepting orders and ready to serve the needs of our customers. The operation is still running 24 hours a day with…
Project Profile on Government Owned Building in Potomac, MD
Located on a beautiful 83 acre property close to the heart of Washington DC, is a Government owned building that required some work. Most of the centers revenue is generated as a conference center, even as the facility functions as a training center for its employees. A recent renovation required new flooring in the 5,500 sq ft…
Project Profile on Retail Store, Pittsburgh, PA
One of the most popular things to do in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is to shop, so when a brand new shopping store was in the the works, it was important to make sure everything was done perfectly. One aspect that needed to be perfected was flat and leveled floors. After doing some research on self levelers, a decision…
Announcing Acquisition of Continental Products Company
CLEVELAND, OH, September 29, 2016 – KEENE Building Products and Dependable would like to announce the addition to the portfolio of companies owned by KEENE Family Holdings. The Continental Products Company, a manufacturing firm with branded products in the Greenhouse and Log Cabin industry and a strong presence in specialty industrial coatings has been acquired….
Dependable, LLC Joins FEI Group
Dependable, LLC is pleased to announce that they have joined FEI Group. FEI Group is the nation’s largest network of premier flooring contractors. Dependable, LLC is an American manufacturer of professional grade floor products for repair, restoration and new construction. Since 1951, Dependable has been producing self-levelers, feather and patch, moisture, underlayments, primers, adhesives and…
Project Profile on Condominiums, Put-in-Bay Ohio
Put-In-Bay, Ohio, a two by four mile island in the middle of Lake Erie is the place to be during the hot summer months. With an endless list of activities, you’ll always have something to do on the island! Spend a day boating on the lake, grab a bite to eat at one of the many popular restaurants, check out…
Project Profile on Apartment, Denver CO
This private apartment located in Denver, CO was in need of a new floor. Trained flooring contractors installed the durable, high strength GSL® K2.6, a gypsum self leveling underlayment to the subfloor. In a single pour, applications from 0.375” up to 3” depth can be achieved. The medium flow GSL® with self-leveling consistency remains placable for nearly 30 minutes, yet…
“LEED for Homes: Do Your Flooring Customers Need It?”
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has been changing the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated. Dedicated to a sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings, USGBC created LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification for professionals demonstrating knowledge in sustainable design, construction, operations and maintenance of buildings and communities….