By Meredith Brown, Regional Architect and Design Manager, Professional Flooring Supply Proper care and maintenance of any product extends its functional life expectancy and ensures the product will perform as desired. Flooring is no exception to this rule. Each type of flooring has its own maintenance guidelines that may become even more specific among each […]
The Ramifications of Specifications
In this article, XL North’s Bill Luallen, along with Stan Hulin, breaks down the links in the floor care industry chain – from manufacturer to end user. They also discuss one simple, but hard, truth. Although no one along the chain wants to purposefully undermine someone else, it can, and does, happen. Stan and Bill […]
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Thinset Removal Done Right
The team at Southeastern Commercial Flooring recently discovered the dust free benefits of two of XL North’s surface prep products when they were used to remove thinset from a tile and grout demolition. Ken Baxley, SCF Project Manager, discusses the job details. “Our crew was demoing 2”x2” mosaic tile in 4 bathrooms, each approximately 285 […]
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To finish or not to finish LVT floors? That is the question.
In my experience, most Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) floors can reach their expected life cycle with very good maintenance practices set in place immediately after the installation. The 1st step in establishing best practices is to become familiar with the manufacturer’s’ maintenance specifications. However, some of them do not include an option for a periodic […]
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Troubleshooting Carpet Cleaning & Maintenance Issues
Often floor care professionals are brought in to clean an area and a first inspection may conclude that the carpet is simply dirty. Or perhaps the carpet has been neglected for awhile and all it needs is a quick extraction to do the trick. However, what has caused the carpet to get to its current […]
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Troubleshooting Hard Surface Floor Care Issues
Troubleshooting resilient floor maintenance issues can be a task because some hard surface floor care issues are difficult to diagnose on first inspection. The aim of this article is to help provide resolutions for a few of these troublesome hard surface problems. As stated in a previous blog article, many artists create paintings with hidden […]
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Trust the + to Increase Productivity on Concrete Grind and Seal Jobs
A recent concrete grind and seal project in Lower Manhattan provided Peter Criscione, Manager of Hard Surfaces at RD Weis, an excellent opportunity to try XL Porosity+ for the first time. As Peter explains, the 30,000 sq. ft. office space job was different from the start. “Usually we do the floors last, but the client […]
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Case Studies
Vinyl Floor Yellowing Case Study
Steve Starcher, President of Timco in Chicago, was recently called to a hospital, at the request of a manufacturer, to troubleshoot a vinyl floor that had a yellowing problem. In this case study, learn more about the tests that Steve and the Timco team performed on the floor and the ultimate outcome.
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What Causes Discoloration on Resilient Floors?
Written by Rahul Dhavalikar, Director of Product Development, Roppe Holding Company Is something bothering you with the way the resilient floor appears stained or damaged after installation? Is it costing you valuable time and money? With the increasing popularity of resilient flooring in both commercial and residential settings, there has been a rise in inquiries […]
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When is Resilient Flooring Beyond Corrective Procedures?
We asked two flooring industry heavyweights – one from the maintenance side, one from manufacturing – how to determine when maintenance on resilient floors is a hopeless cause. Steve Starcher Steve Starcher, Franchise Business Manager of MilliCare, describes three resilient situations where restoration may prove useless. He also explains how to approach customers that insist […]
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XL Clean-Up
XL North Clean-Up™ waste water solidifier is the perfect method to dispose of unwanted rinse water from any cement or concrete project.
Using XL North Clean-Up solves the issues caused by cementitious waste disposal on sensitive projects. No more clogged drains or dumping of product on job sites. Simply add the product to your rinse water, allow to gel, and toss into the trash. It can be used on both interior and exterior projects, and treats rinse water from: mortar mixes, cement mixes, stucco, and grout patches underlayment.
- 1 pail can dispose of up to 200 gallons of liquid.
Features:
- Compliant with ASTM 9095
- Safe and legal for landfill disposal
Available in:
- 4 Gallon Resealable Pail, 20lbs.
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XL Grab Dry Awarded WoolSafe® and CleanSeal® Certifications
XL North is proud to announce that our low moisture carpet cleaning chemistry, XL Grab Dry, was recently reviewed and approved by WoolSafe and awarded WoolSafe and CleanSeal certifications for use on wool carpeting. As stated on the WoolSafe Organisation’s website accredited products are tested according to WoolSafe Standard WS 1001: “Protocol for the evaluation […]
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Case Studies
XL Luster Restores LVT Floors Case Study
In this case study, Mo Bashar of Advanced 360 in Kansas City details how his skilled technicians along with XL North chemistry helped to restore, revive, and refresh LVT flooring in a local senior assisted living facility. See the before and after photos and learn the process Mo’s team used to transform the floors.
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XL North and TRCC: Part of Something Bigger
At XL North, we’ve always believed that solving floor care challenges takes more than good chemistry. It takes long-term thinking, real collaboration, and strong connection. That’s why we’re proud to be part of the Textile Rubber & Chemical Company, better known as TRCC. TRCC isn’t new. The company has been developing and delivering custom chemical […]
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XL North Interview: John McGrath, Director at INSTALL
Flooring installation, like most skilled trade work, is often best left to the pros. However, hiring a properly licensed, trained, and certified professional to install the floor can, at times, be a challenge. That’s where INSTALL comes in. John McGrath, director at INSTALL, explains that the INternational Standards & Training ALLiance is a collaboration between […]
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XL North Participates in IICRC Resilient Floor Maintenance Review
A group of flooring industry leaders joined forces July 17 – 19 in Las Vegas to review and revise the IICRC Resilient Floor Maintenance Technician (RFMT) Certification Program Description and Exam. These gentlemen, including XL North’s Bill Luallen and Spencer Luallen, comprise the RFMT Technical Advisory Committee. Each is a subject matter expert spanning multiple […]