International Institute of Care to Buildings

This Guide was prepared by members of the National Forum on Education Statistics to help school facilities managers plan for efficient and effective operations. It provides practical advice on a range of topics, including how to do a facilities audit to know what you have, planning for maintenance that will ensure smooth operations and avoid costly surprises, managing staff and contractors, and evaluating maintenance efforts.

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Hardwood floor scratches are the bane of many a homeowner. Even the most careful person can accidentally scratch the finish on a hardwood floor and ruin the look of the whole room! On the other hand you don’t want to tiptoe around on the floor – you want to live in your home – so these fix-it tips may come in handy...

Chipped Plank Corners

It is the responsibility of the installer to check all planks prior to installing.

Most all laminate manufacturers take the view that when you install a damaged plank such as one with a chip in it, this becomes your responsibility and not theirs.

Chips at plank corners, especially those that cross over between planks are caused either during the installation process or by a dropped object...

With the rising problem of tagging 3M has just released a new line of Graffiti Film.  What the film does is protect your windows and surfaces and keeps it from being damaged from such things as tagging, scratches, carvings, etc.

­Now, glass scratch removal and repair has been revolutionized with new technology. Severe glass scratches and or damaged glass due to mineral deposits can now be removed with break-thru technology. How to fix scratches on windows, glass doors, glass furniture, auto glass, and new construction scratched glass damage can now be repaired distortion free with the Scratch Hog. Window washers, glass manufactures and construction companies can remove unwanted glass scratches.