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Upholstery & Fabric Cleaner's Handbook
While the title of this book is the Upholstery and Fabric Cleaner's Handbook, it probably would be simpler and more accurate to title it the Textile Cleaner's Handbook. Textiles which are used for interior decor will all eventually need to be cleaned and with the knowledge and techniques which are discussed within these chapters you should be comfortable cleaning most of them.
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Measuring and Estimating Floor Coverings
Discusses both carpet and vinyl floor coverings and the differences between them. Describes the tools needed and the step by step procedures for planning and measuring, as well as matching pre-existing patterns. Gives the rules for figuring yardage like a true professional. Includes illustrations, charts, and floor plans.
74 pages
Binding: Paperback
74 pages
Binding: Paperback
Our price: $48.00
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How-To Handbook of Carpets
This book provides authoritative information on the installation of all types of carpeting. Chapters provide facts on construction, identification, measuring, estimating, and installation. Learn the hows and whys of hundreds of recommended procedures written in a clear step by step procedural format. A valuable resource for carpet installers, retailers, buyers, architects, cleaning crews and inspectors. An industry classic, limited supply available.
386 pages
Binding: 3 ring
386 pages
Binding: 3 ring
Our price: $54.00
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The Carpet Salesman's Handbook
This training manual goes beyond the basics of carpet salesmanship to discuss the structure and construction of carpet, including fiber facts, yarn processing, tufting, dyeing, finishing and carpet styles. Each chapter concludes with review questions and answers for self-testing.
128 pages
Binding: Paperback
128 pages
Binding: Paperback
Our price: $55.00
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Oriental Rug Repair
This book is a complete, amply illustrated and detailed book of instruction. This expanded 2nd edition shows you how to: reknot and reconstruct foundation, selvages and ends: repair kelims and soumaks: repair for non-collectable rugs such as patching and shortening: wash and remove stains: and estimate repair time. ORIENTAL RUG REPAIR also features an extenisve glossary and supply sources for yarns and materials.
184 pages
184 pages
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The Survival Guide to Floorcovering - Carpet Performance and Maintenance Claims
As a mill representative, dealer, sales person, installer or cleaner you are often faced with floor covering complaints. This survival guide has been designed to assist you in quickly identifying potential problems and handling them before they become a money loosing situation. It will assist you in identifying the responsible party, be it you or someone else. And will also assist you in handling many claims at a lower cost through a repair or often a simple explanation about the normal characteristics of a product. You need not fear a complaint, in fact one that is handled quickly and fairly can lead to additional sales and many referrals. You really want this guide in the hands of any of your people that are in a position to handle a claim
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The Survival Guide to Floorcovering - Carpet Visual Defects & Sidematch Problems
Retail, wholesale installers, cleaners and manufacturer representatives, the Survival Guide series of books has been written specifically for you. Visual claims that are mishandled are an expense that can bankrupt any company regardless of its size. A visual claim once owned by the manufacturer quickly becomes the property of the dealer and/or installer if the proper procedures for its handling have not been followed. This book is a tool that will protect you and place the burden on those that are responsible for the visual problem. These books are all about making money legally, morally and in the floor covering business. They will not teach you how to sell but they will show you how to increase your net income.
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Comprehensive Rug and Carpet Cleaning
Rugs and carpets require special care and training for proper maintenance and cleaning. This manual includes information on all aspects of rug and carpet care. One of the most complete reference and training manuals ever produced on this interesting and rapidly changing subject. Ideal as a training and reference manual, originally written as a preparatory guide for certification through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).
Over 300 pages
Binding: Paperback
Over 300 pages
Binding: Paperback
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Carpet Inspectors Handbook - ebook
This comprehensive manual contains a lifetime of information that will provide a strong educational foundation for any carpet and floorcovering inspector. The authors cover every aspect of professional inspections. This detailed yet easy to understand and use handbook is ideal for inspectors, manufacturers, retailers, dealers, installers, cleaners and textile labs.
Some of the important topics covered include: the inspector's role, marketing your services, dealing with consumers, legal issues, fibers, backings, construction methods, cushion, warranties, installation, cleaning, concrete, manufacturing defects, tools and testing, corrections, report writing, forms, and resources.
431 pages
Binding: 3-ring
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Leather Care Technicians Manual
There is a lot of misinformation in retail sales and the public when it comes to leather identification and care. As many centuries as leather has been around, it's surprising that there are so few correctly training leather care technicians. Now more than ever, the furniture Manufacturing industry is producing more leather furniture, pushing the percent of leather furniture to over 30% as of 2002.Leather Care is a specialized challenge that requires skill and training. Learning how to correctly identify and care for various types of leather makes you a specialist that can fill a wonderfully profitable and fulfilling niche.This manual and hands-on leather pro course will help prepare you for the exciting world of leather care.
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