StarLog – UNIVERSAL METRO

Choosing the Right LVT for Your Project

Ali Lemmon — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:38 +0000

With LVT you can have it all: aesthetics, performance, low maintenance, and long life-cycle. With so many reasons to love luxury vinyl tile (LVT), it is becoming the product of choice for commercial spaces ranging from retail, healthcare and education to hospitality and office. And while some LVTs are tailor-made for commercial use, others are geared for homeowners. How to make sense of the thousands of options, let alone which may be the best solution for your project? Your Starnet member has the expertise to help you navigate the world of LVT.

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Choosing the Right LVT

Preparing Sub-Floor Slabs That Have Been Submerged for a New Flooring System

Ali Lemmon — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:06 +0000

Mother Nature holds nothing back when it comes to storms. It can sometimes take years for people to recover from hurricanes and tropical storms and the resulting flooding. Some of the most difficult installation challenges arise in the wake of natural disasters. And when water is present, these projects must be approached carefully and systematically. If not, subsequent failure is highly likely.

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Link to Starnet Starlog Volume XII issue 1 below.

Starlog Volume XII Issue 1

Access Flexibility with Raised Access Flooring

Ali Lemmon — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:49 +0000

Access floors have come of age. In the 1960’s, raised access floors were a necessary evil for main frame computer rooms. These spaces needed a flexible flooring system for wire and cable management, and the natural plenum created under the floor was also used to distribute air to cool computers and other equipment. The floors were more functional than attractive, unless you loved the industrial look. Today, the “information generation” demands connectivity everywhere in the workspace and the flooring industry has responded with access floors that have more benefits, versatility, options and better aesthetics. The new generation of access floors contributes to high performance building designs because the floors integrate features ranging from efficient HVAC distribution at occupant level to modular plug-and-play systems located at individual work stations. This Starlog showcases access flooring — the innovative choice for office, medical, education, high-tech and historical buildings.

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Link to Starnet Starlog Volume XI issue 1 below.

Starlog Volume XI Issue 1

Pre-Installation Checklists Ensure a Trouble-Free Floor Installation

Ali Lemmon — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:59 +0000

“Be prepared” is not just a Boy Scout motto. Being prepared for a floor installation project is the best way to ensure your project will flow smoothly and with the least amount of disruption to the overall construction schedule. It seems simple enough, but it’s easy to overlook a critical task if you’re not aware of what it is, why it’s important, when to do it and who is is responsible for getting it done. This Starlog provides an overview of some important pre-installation checklist items you can use to “be prepared” for your next flooring project.

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Link to Starnet Starlog Volume XI issue 2 below.

Starlog Volume XI Issue 2

Exceptional Relationships. Selecting, Working With and Getting the Most From Your Vendor Partners

Ali Lemmon — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:59 +0000

In a strong economy, it’s easy to justify using quality products and networking with top-notch vendors on every aspect of the job. This is even more important in a down or recovering market. High performance products manufactured by leading brands and installed by established professionals ALWAYS pays off in the long run. On the other hand, partnering with underperformers, be they products or service providers, can turn your project into a disaster and haunt your career for life. Why risk it? Starnet members don’t. This Starlog provides insight into our vendor partner relationships and how that translates into helping us help you.

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Link to Starnet Starlog Volume X issue 1 below.

Starlog Volume X Issue 1

Carpet 101

Ali Lemmon — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:41 +0000

What are some of the performance components that make carpet perform well? Although you needn’t be an expert on all carpet matters, a basic understanding of construction will help you choose a carpet that meets the physical and aesthetic needs of your space. Plus, a working knowledge about construction will help everyone on the project — manufacturers, designers, contractors and end users — ensure that the carpet delivers on everyone’s expectations.

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Link to Starnet Starlog Volume VIII issue 2 below.

Starlog Volume VIII Issue 2

Advice for Avoiding Construction Pitfalls

Ali Lemmon — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:58 +0000

In A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens opens with, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” This story could be a parable for today’s business climate. The pressure to cut a corner here or there to stay profitable, or to find creative ways to get more work done with fewer people, is testing the mettle of many companies. Knowing this, it is more important than ever to be on the lookout for pitfalls that can derail your flooring project. You can’t foresee every possible construction predicament, but you can, as the Dickens classic concludes, do a “far, far better thing” for your flooring projects by focusing on a few key areas.

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Link to Starnet Starlog Volume IX issue 1 below.

Starlog Volume IX

Floor Preparation Estimates

Ali Lemmon — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:30 +0000

A flooring contractor can provide a ballpark estimate during a project’s specification stage. But providing a hard quote for the actual cost is like predicting the score of a game when the first pitch is thrown. Sure, player stats and team standings may be good indicators, but how any one game plays out can leave us in suspense until the bottom of the ninth. And so it is with floor preparation estimates. Every job is unique. Even with the benefit of a long experience curve, estimating involves a bit of a guestimating until the job is actually underway. This issue of Starlog will focus on subfloor preparation issues and floor installation estimates, which go together hand-in-glove.

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Link to Starnet Starlog Volume VIII issue 1 below.

Starlog Volume VIII Issue 1

Want to Score a Perfect “10” on your Flooring Projects?

Ali Lemmon — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:05 +0000

In 1992, a handful of independent professional flooring contractors from around the country came together to discuss a novel concept. By sharing knowledge, skills and resources with each other, they realized they could become a positive force for the betterment of their trade, and help their customers do their jobs better, too. Fifteen years later, and now 168 Members strong, these industry leaders hold true to their original vision. By doing so, they continue to earn the respect and trust of architects, designers, facility managers and the flooring industry’s premier manufacturers.

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Link to Starnet Starlog Volume VII issue 3 below.

Starlog Volume VII Issue 3

The “Cure” for Concrete Moisture and pH Ills

Ali Lemmon — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:06 +0000

Moisture-related floor covering failures are responsible for over $1 billion annually in damages. The problems range from cupping, buckling, blistering and adhesive failure to discoloration and mold growth. These issues can occur soon after the installation, and in some cases, years down the road. This StarLog provides information about concrete, moisture and pH problems and solutions.

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Link to Starnet Starlog Volume VII issue 2 below.

Starlog Volume VII Issue 2