Building failures are always costly propositions for owners, and flooring failures in particular. Due to the costs of disruption, downtime and replacement of materials,
the cost of a defective floor can be as
much as 9 times greater than the cost
of the original project. Moreover, many
flooring failures are installed by a system
of dealer/subcontractor/helpers in which
a responsible and capable party to make
repairs cannot be found.
Floor covering materials are continually
evolving as manufacturers create new,
durable and environmentally friendly
choices for building owners. So are
installation methods and practices for
these new materials. To ensure reliable
and beautiful installations, the flooring
knowledge of installers must keep pace
with the new options.
The keys to a successful flooring project
include the following factors:
Flooring System Success: Get It Right from the Ground Up
ADVANCED
FACILITY
SOLUTIONS
• Accommodating the existing environment
with an eye to safety and minimal disrup-
tion
• Choosing the right product for the right
application
• Ensuring correct installation by certified
installers
• Providing proper care and maintenance for
maximum service life
The most effective way to ensure that
the success factors are followed is by using
a superior contractor who can complete all
of them.
Installers certified by INSTALL (Interna-
tional Standards & Training Alliance) undergo
comprehensive training based on input from
the major mills and manufacturers in North
America as well as the makers of flooring
installation tools and materials (adhesives,
fillers, levelers and finishes). The industry’s
ongoing participation in the content and
delivery of the INSTALL curriculum confirms
that instruction is meeting the needs of
today’s marketplace. INSTALL’s standards are
approved by the labor departments of the
United States federal and Canadian provin-
cial governments.
Only the best capitalized, most profes-
sional contractors in North America achieve
the status of INSTALL Warranty Contractor.
INSTALL has so much faith in these certified
contractors that it guarantees their success.
The INSTALL Warranty on Labor is the only
free, additional third-party, nonproprietary
warranty on installation in the floor covering
industry. Separate INSTALL certifications apply to substrate prep and to carpet, resilient
and hardwood floor installations.
For more information on the INSTALL
alliance, its directory of contractors and an
extended list of flooring manufacturers and
suppliers who recommend INSTALL, visit
www.installfloors.org.
For more on keys to successful flooring
installations, view the free webinar, From
the Ground Up: Flooring Considerations for
the Retrofit Market, available at education.
buildings.com.
A FLOORING PROJECT AT THE VETERANS REHABILITATION CLINIC IN ANN ARBOR, MI, used 31,000 square feet of varied materials (carpet,
resilient sheet, flash cove and caps, and millwork base) in intricate patterns and colors. The entire installation carries the INSTALL warranty.
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT
CHALLENGE
SOLUTION
RECEIVE MAXIMUM ROI FROM A FLOORING
PROJECT THAT MEETS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF
THE BUILDING OWNER AND APPLICATION
USE INSTALL WARRANTY CONTRACTORS
WHO PROVIDE A FREE AND INDEPENDENT
WARRANTY
