Introductory class for Residential & Main Street Hard Surface inspection covers: Most Common Issues: See actual samples of over 100 known hardwood, sheet vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Tile / Plank, and ceramic tile issues.Manufacturing: All phases of design, construction, milling finishing.Manufacturing Related Issues: Learn how to identify the most common manufacturing issues.Flooring Systems: Advanced discussion on features & benefits of each category. Plus, discussion of …

Commercial Flooring Specification: Architect & designer issues.Substrate Preparation: How moisture affects overall.Substrate Moisture Testing: Understanding the importance of proper jobsite environmental conditions before testing can take place.Substrate Moisture Testing: Understanding pre-installation moisture testing results.Substrate Moisture Mitigation Systems: Overview of sealants, adhesives, and coatings used to mitigate high slab moisture conditions.Carpet Adhesives: Discussion of commercial carpet adhesive types and related issues.Carpet Fibers: Understanding the different commercial carpet fiber …

Hiring a Flooring Inspector; What NOT to do? Most homeowners do not realize there is a profession like flooring inspectors…until they have issues with their floor and someone needs to be brought in to assess and determine the cause of a failure and which party is responsible. Sadly, some flooring manufacturers make the same mistake homeowners do and let price …

Pricing & Accounting Changes for Flooring Inspections & Consulting There is a lot of misconception & misunderstanding in professional services, including the floor inspection industry. All attorneys are not charging the same hourly or flat fee, nor do all mechanics, physicians, builders, plumbers, electricians, or any other professional. There are many factors that play into how a professional charges for their time. …

FAQ on Floors What is a Floor Inspector?  Can They Help Me? Many people have never heard of flooring inspectors, that is, until they have a flooring problem & then it may be too late. Flooring inspectors are trained to perform all types of flooring inspections-carpet, hard surface and resilient, specialty floors, and substrates. BUT, not all certified inspectors are …

Beware before Hiring a Flooring Inspector LONG, but WELL worth the read. The time it takes to read this is much less than the time it takes for you to have someone inspect your floors and find you allowed the wrong person into your home. If someone else hired and paid that inspector, you lost time. If your claim was …

 Flooring Inspection Services Vietnam,China,Cambodia,Malaysia,Thailand Services Flooring & Solid Surface Counter top InspectionsHardwood, Carpet, Woven, Resilient, Laminate, Cork, Ceramic Tile, Rubber, or Specialty FlooringPre-Installation or Purchase ConsultationsFailure AnalysisConcrete Moisture TestingCommercial/Residential/Hospitality/Institutional/Churches/Medical Servicing Vietnam,China,Cambodia,Malaysia,Thailand  Are your wood floors: cupping, gapping, buckling, discoloring, finish splitting, loose or hollow spots, or other defect or concerns with the wood? Is there a sheen variation? We do offer …

What is a kitchen cabinets Inspector?  How Can They Help Me? Professional, Prompt, Truthful, & Unbiased kitchen cabinets Inspections in Vietnam,China,Cambodia,Malaysia,Thailand (My integrity is NOT for sale) My role in an inspection is to: ·         Gather facts, history of the complaint, take pictures, measurements, moisture readings, & perform field tests ·         Get samples for lab testing if possible ·         Look for the specific causes of problems ·        NOT discuss inspection …

What is a Floor Inspector?  How Can They Help Me? Professional, Prompt, Truthful, & Unbiased Flooring Inspections(My integrity is NOT for sale) My role in an inspection is to: ·         Gather facts, history of the complaint, take pictures, measurements, moisture readings, & perform field tests ·         Get samples for lab testing if possible ·         Look for the specific causes of problems ·        NOT discuss inspection findings with any …

China,Cambodia,Thailand,Vietnam,Malaysia Flooring Inspections & Consulting Independent Inspection Service Areas for Certified Inspections & Floor Reports:  Work History – 2001-Present ~ Flooring Inspector/Consultant/Court Expert Witness  Certifications & Training FCITS – Floor Consultants & Inspection Training Services-Certified Carpet Inspector FCITS – Floor Consultants & Inspection Training Services-Certified Wood Floor Inspector FCITS – Floor Consultants & Inspection Training Services-Certified Substrate Inspector FCITS – Floor …