I am suprised you find many guys that can do 90 boxes a day hourly, I am fast but that is probably my upper limit (all field). Perfectionists and VCT do not mix well, I know one guy that can knock out cuts and field like a madman, but I would not accept his work if I was the customer, I know another guy that can do both and you would not believe his precision.
Originally Posted by Forbo King
The funny part is we have done 100K in open stores like 24 hr Super Pathmarks etc....with customers shopping.
Most of these jobs are done the wrong way upon the customers request/budget..strip-spot patch- go over the existing floor...LOL
Those are the union shops that run away...LOL Most Union shops are filled with hacks that shouldn't even be in the business. But they get the job done on a "commercially acceptable" level....which goes against my grain.
I'm from the old school of installing and like to do everything 110% correct. But in NYC, it is very very rare. It's a shame, but it's due to the almighty dollar as usual.
I simply run jobs with the right people for the job. If I need 90 box a day VCT guys, I know who to call...If I need perfectionists like myself, there are very very few to call. The commercial/union industry is definitely not what it use to be, but there are a few of us that actually give a crap about the outcome of the job, even when we are told not to.
I miss having my private, high end custom business. But it takes a lot compared to what I do now. We still do extremely complicated custom jobs, and I always know who to bring with me...
but they are not as frequent as I like.
Steve
PS- Ever do a Target store? Those I like. Targets spec....
Armstrong Tile. Ardex self leveling with 2 skims of feather. Floor polished smooth between coats. 130 adhesive applied with 1/16x 1x16 square notch followed by immediate paint roller to remove trowel marks. They come out looking like glass....literally. They want there floors done RIGHT
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