Jim Kups on LVT Installation Methods

Jim Kups on LVT Installation Methods

Recently, Jim Kups, Technical Manager in North America for Novalis, answered various questions posed by Lauren Moore, editor for Floor Covering Weekly magazine, about the types of luxury vinyl flooring products and the differences in installation methods. FCW: Tell...
Fishman’s Hartman Discusses LVT Adhesives and Installation

Fishman’s Hartman Discusses LVT Adhesives and Installation

The following is an interview with Rich Hartman, territory business manager at Fishman Flooring Solutions, and Floor Covering Installer magazine. Their interview is shared here with the magazine’s permission. Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is the fastest-growing...
Important ASTM Standards Update for Retailers and Installers

Important ASTM Standards Update for Retailers and Installers

Editor’s Note: This is an important update for all of our retailer and installer friends and colleagues courtesy of our technical manager Jim Kups and Novalis Innovative Flooring … The F.06 Resilient Flooring Committee of ASTM (ASTM.org) recently approved...
Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade

I’ve been in the flooring industry for many years, mostly working in an accessory distributorship selling tools, adhesives,metal/vinyl, patch, etc. I’ve seen tools come and go and helped many installers choose the right tools to buy for installing the different types...
Partnership for Recovery

Partnership for Recovery

Novalis Innovative Flooring, Crescent Hardwood Supply and The Floor Store & More come to the aid of a community devastated by flood. The storm began on August 12, 2016 with more than three times the amount of rainfall than Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It was...