by Chris Sheafer
I’ve been using the Seamer Down Now carpet seam cooling machine now for about a month on all carpet seams that I have done from super cheap to woven wool goods. It is noisy, but not so much as to make me not want to use it. Ear protection is strongly advised.
I have found that it has added greatly to the smooth flow of the job in the following ways: (more…)
The Vinyl Edger is a very user friendly sheet vinyl and linoleum tool and nearly foolproof. With a tool-less design and no moving parts, it is easily used by both right and left handed people. The blades, which are standard hook blades, are held in place by very strong magnets. The engineering is really ingenious in that, if the tool is used wrong, the blade will release, thus preventing a miscut. The tool is designed to produce a net fit, which is perfect for many of the newer adhesives on the market that will not allow for a snug pressure fit. I believe this is a perfect tool for the DIY market due to the well thought out design. (more…)
Barry Carlton is based in Boise, Idaho and has been installing vinyl and linoleum since 1978. Continually fine tuning and learning the newest and most efficient techniques, he is always searching for a challenge – or a new tool. Barry is most pleased when a project is completed that leaves people happy and impressed.