Cooper Miller with Sun Interiors in New Orleans recently discovered the challenges that come with surface prep as he completed his first pour and polish job on two small playground bathrooms. Learn how XLN’s Porosity+ helped save the project when Ardex PC-T was used as an overlayment on concrete.
Asphalt Yellowing
The gray tile is from attic stock. The “yellowed” tile from a mid building corridor with sufficient walk off at both entrances. The parking lot had been resurfaced 4 months prior with a top coat. Unfortunately, there is no solution.
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Avoid Plumbing Back Charges on Tile & Grout Installations with XL Clean-Up
In the past, Steve and Kathy Cloud would dread receiving a call from an end user or GC concerning a clogged drain on a job site. Not anymore. Owners of M. Frank Higgins in Connecticut, Steve and Kathy recently introduced a preventive procedure on all of their tile and grout jobs that requires the use […]
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Battery Acid on Carpet
Often floor care professionals are accused of things that are out of their control. This is one of those cases. The first indicator is the purple outline of the area. This is caused by battery acid dripping onto nylon fibers from a ride on vacuum.
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Be Prepared: Essentials for a Commercial Floor Care Demo Kit
“Be Prepared” – A timeless motto, and one that holds true for success in the floor care industry, whether you’re in service or sales. You might be wondering what “prepared” means beyond simply having the right knowledge. While expertise is the most crucial tool in your arsenal, having the right physical tools can truly set you apart […]
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Bill Luallen Interviews Flooring Inspector & IICRC Division Chair Bob Blochinger
Our own Bill Luallen sits down with industry veteran Bob Blochinger, Division Chair for The IICRC Inspection Division, to learn more about his path to becoming a flooring inspector. In our first XLN audio interview, listen as they discuss training and certification, a few of Bob’s unique experiences as an inspector, and what Bob would […]
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Bill Luallen Rides The Seattle Floor Care Train
Originally published by Starnet Commercial Flooring Long time Starnet vendor partner XL North brought a train full of floor care knowledge to Seattle recently. APEX Seattle welcomed Bill Luallen from XL North for a 2-day IICRC Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician training. This training accelerates the knowledge and expertise of floor care technicians and strives to […]
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Case Studies
Bonnet Rotary Machine Case Study
In this XLN case study, Andy Bayler of Tarkett discusses troubleshooting what appeared to be premature wear on commercial carpet tile. Learn how he investigated the issue and discovered the cause of the problem by downloading the PDF.
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Bowers Museum Case Study: XL Gel Spotter Removes Stubborn Lipstick Stains from Museum Carpet
See how DFS Flooring used XL Gel Spotter to remove stubborn lipstick stains from carpet at the Bowers Museum in less than 30 minutes, restoring appearance without carpet replacement.
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Business 101: Learn the Foundational Basics of Sales Presentations
Selling flooring solutions takes more than industry knowledge and expertise. You have to rely on basic business principles to help close the deal. To present like a pro, we turn to the field of professional speaking. In an informative manual, Lance Tyson, President & CEO of PRSPX, provides seven fundamentals used by professional speakers to: […]
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Can Carpet, Fabrics, or Upholstery be Disinfected or Sanitized?
Disinfection and sanitization are trending topics due to the current pandemic. As the situation around the globe changes daily, it’s important to educate your staff and your customers with the most updated information. Although the words “disinfect” and “sanitize” may commonly go hand in hand, they are different. Here’s the distinction. Only hard non-porous surfaces […]
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Carpet Color Shift Case Study
Would your technicians be able to correctly identify and troubleshoot this carpet color shift issue? While knowing how to clean floors is vitally important, this case study highlights why knowledge and understanding of the chemistry behind the process is also necessary for techs to properly troubleshoot maintenance problems.
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Carpet Fiber Color Shift
While out on a routine maintenance inspection at a client’s facility, Chip Grimes, President of Facility Services Group, discovered areas of red discoloration in the carpet. After discussing the carpet fiber color shift with XL North’s Bill Luallen, it was determined that chemical overspray from a previous tile and grout cleaning had discolored the carpet. […]
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Carpet Restoration Demo Case Study
Carpet in the main hallway of a Class A building in downtown New Orleans was not performing as well as carpet throughout the rest of the building. Sun Interiors was called in for a demo to see if the carpet could be “revived”. Check out their results and learn the process they used in this […]
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Cary the Carpet Guy Talks Shop
Cary Woodfield continues to make an impact in the world of commercial flooring. His 4 decades of experience in carpet installation and maintenance are nearly unparalleled. In that time, he’s traveled the globe (6 continents, 20+ countries, 80+ cities) to troubleshoot and resolve flooring issues through better education. With literally millions and millions of yards […]
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Case Study: Eliminating Carpet Replacement at Car Dealership
A Tacoma car dealership faced significant carpet stains, considering replacement as the solution. Turning to NFI Enterprises and using XL North products and the innovative Fast Foamer System, the carpets were meticulously restored, eliminating the need for costly replacements. Dive deeper into this transformation and discover the methods used – download the full case study […]
