Installerstore – Bad Dog Photo Finalists

The submissions have been gathered, and the bad dogs filled with shame (unless they can pull out a win!). The 5 bad dog photo finalists are listed below. Help their owners win the restoration prize pack so they can help fix the damage caused by their “Bad Dog.”

There are 2 ways to vote! Comment with your favorite Bad Dog on this blog, or visit our Facebook page and “like” the photo of your favorite dog! Here is a link directly to the Bad Dog photo album on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152911207124676.1073741825.419908699675&type=3

Hurry! Polls close Thursday 6/12 and the winner will be announced Friday 6/13!

Bad Dog Entries

Installerstore.com on Pinterest

Be sure to check Installerstore out on Pinterest where you’ll find great decorating ideas, life changing ways to use every day items, stain specific removal instructions, and much more!

Followers of our boards will even get access to secret boards that contain exclusive discount codes and promotions before the general public!

Visit our Pinterest page at: www.pinterest.com/installerstore/

Happy Pinning!

Oversized Floor Register – Shoemaker 1560 Series Large Floor Vent

Need a large-sized floor register and can’t seem to find one anywhere? Well look no further, we have a HEAVY GAUGE strong, durable Shoemaker 1560 series large floor vent. This custom size floor register is available in 195 different sizes: from the small to the enormous (30″ x 60″). Each large floor vent has opposed blade damper to control air volume. There are no bulky damper controls on top of the faceplate, Shoemaker 1560 gym grade registers have a recessed screwdriver operated control.

What is nice about these large floor vents is versatility; they can be used for ceiling and wall application as well as floor application. The faceplate on this oversized floor register comes with mounting holes, enabling you to use them on oversized wall or ceiling registers.  Blades on the faceplate run parallel to longest dimension given.
The Shoemaker 1560 series large floor vents are Gym Grade, giving them extra support with a welded core. This heavy gauge large floor vent is perfect for areas of high traffic in residential settings, hospitals, schools, and other commercial locations. You can choose from 2 different finishes: Soft White and Diftwood Tan.

Due to the 180 different sizes in this oversized floor register, it can take approximately 4-6 weeks for this Shoemaker 1560 series vent to ship. Each register is special order/non-returnable, so please make sure you are measuring correctly (tip: make sure to measure the actual opening/hole in the floor – see earlier blog on this topic).

Here is a link directly to these large floor vents: http://www.floorregisters-n-vents.com/Shoemaker-1560-Series-Custom-Metal-Registers.html

Order these oversized floor registers today!

UPDATE: This great heavy gauge oversized style is also available in a return grille (no damper) – Shoemaker 1610

Installerstore.com – Bad Dog Contest

In celebration of National Pet Month (May), Installerstore.com is having a VERY special contest! “Bad Dog” photo contest!

Everyone loves their dog, even when they completely destroy your couch or put big scratches in hardwood floors (see dogshaming.com for proof!). To lighten the severity of the destructive situations, Installerstore is giving you an opportunity to win!

Just email a photo of your beloved pooch and the destruction/chaos they have caused. Your K-9 will be added to the list of “Bad Dogs”. At the end of the month, we’ll let our staff and general public vote on their favorite. The winner will receive an AWESOME restoration Gift Set filled with goodies to restore the destruction caused by your pooch (and for future incidents too!).

(1) Sentinel 525 Furniture Restorer Polish	(1) Tibet Almond Stick for Wood Scratch Repair
(1) Trade Secret Scratch Remover for Furniture Pro Intro Kit	(1) Wood Stain Touch Up Marker by Homax
(2) FastCap Softwax Laminate and Wood Filler	(1) Tech Skunk-X Odor Remover 32oz Spray

All you have to do to enter is email a photo of your dog and the destruction they caused (can be separate photos) to katie@installerstore.com or upload them directly to our Facebook Page.

Bad Dog Entries

But Hurry! All entries must be received by the end of day May 31! Voting begins June 2.

Grouting Super Sponge for Cleaning – Featured in Real Simple March 2014

A grouting super sponge was featured in the April 2014 Real Simple magazine as part of the “Cleaning Dream Team” power player. This extra-large sponge with high water capacity makes a must-have for grout installation, but can also be used as great cleaning tool for large areas that need to be cleaned. Use them on countertops, bathrooms and floors. The inexpensive price and the ability to reuse for many cleanings make this an economical and essential cleaning tool!

(read the article above or click the image to see a larger size)

This professional grade grouting sponge is extra-large, which makes this sponge a must have for cleaning vast areas such as kitchen countertops, flooring, and even your car! The overall size of this extra-large cleaning sponge is 7 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ x 2″, and with our economical price and standard shipping, you’ll want to stock up!

April 7th is National No Cleaning Day!

Today is National NO CLEANING DAY! So drop those mops, head outside, and enjoy the day! 

It’s Time Again!! – Installerstore Spring Cleaning Sale

Through April, SAVE 5% on all Floor Cleaner and Care items with the coupon code: SPRING14.

Stock up on your favorite cleaners such as Bona, Capture, TECH, Squeaky Clean, Rock Doctor, Apex, AND MORE! You can even use the coupon for our full selection of mops and cleaning cloths! All items located in our “Floor Cleaner and Care” categories are eligible for the 5% coupon!

Save 5% on Cleaners for…
Save on Bona Hardwood and Hard Surface products!	Find GREAT Stone Cleaners as well as Stone Polish and Sealers.
Stock up and save on your favorite Vinyl Floor Cleaner and Polish	Save on major brands of hardwood floor care items!
Browse our FULL line of Floor Cleaner and Care items

But Hurry! Coupon only valid through April!

Browse Floor Register Sizes – Easy-to-Use Floor Register Browsing

NEW to Installerstore.com! Browse decorative floor registers and standard floor registers by size! Now you can view all styles, finishes and patterns available in the EXACT size you need! No more paging through numerous pages of different registers, only to find the one style you like doesn’t have the size you need offered. Find cast iron vents oversized floor registers and even heavy-duty floor registers in the sizes you need!

This new and improved way to browse floor registers can be found under the main “Help” menu on the left-hand side of our site, or on the main Floor Register page.

Click the “Floor Register” category located on the left-hand side of our site (located under the “Categories” menu).

Next, click the “Browse by Size” link located towards the top of the page.

Finally, simply click the size of the floor register you need to purchase (“A” listed in photo) or if you are viewing on a Mobile Phone or Tablet, click “List of All Sizes” (“B” listed in photo). For example, if you need to purchase a 2×12 floor register, simply click the “2×12” text or image.

This will take you directly to the full list of registers you can purchase in the size you need!  Once you find a style you like, click the image or text to view the full description and pricing of that register.

Remember to browse/purchase floor registers by the measurements of the actual opening in the floor. Still need more help on this topic? View our earlier information blog on “How to Measure Floor Registers and Grilles.”

Find a wider selection of floor registers and grilles on our just launched website, FloorRegisters-n-Vents.com. This easy-to-use “Browse Floor Registers by Size” is also available on this site.

Tips on How to Apply Caulking

Removing old mildew infested caulking and replacing with bright new caulking is as easy as 1, 2, 3…..

1) Remove Old Caulk
Place 3M Caulk Softener on existing tub caulk and let stand for 2 hours. This wonder bottle can cover 24 linear feet at an 1/8″ bead, so one bottle should do the trick for your tub surround. Once the caulk softener has been sitting for at least 2 hours, remove old caulk with a putty knife or the caulk removal tool that came in the Professional Caulk Tool Kit (shown below). After removing the existing caulking, make sure to clean the area with rubbing alcohol and NOT water, to ensure that you’ve removed all traces of mildew. Let the area dry. Next, fill the bathtub with water before applying new caulk to ensure the strongest seal around the tub. Optional (and recommended): use Seal Rite Tape to keep application straight and neat.

3M Caulk Softener – Easily remove existing caulking.	Professional 8 Piece Caulk Kit Remove, Finish and MORE!
Caulk straight lines with Seal Rite Masking System!

2) Apply New Caulk
First, make sure the area is completely dry to achieve better seal. It is best to apply caulking in temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Load caulk tube into a caulk gun and cut tip to 45-degree angle or use tips included with the Professional Caulk Tool Kit. Start first on one of the shorter walls (usually the sides of the tub). When squeezing the trigger, keep moving and always pull the gun in opposite way the gun is pointing (see photo below). Keep constant pressure on trigger and don’t lift gun until you reach the corner.

Photo courtesy of Popular Mechanics Online

Clean tip of caulking tube with paper towel between walls. Ease up on the trigger as you reach the end point (corner). When you are finished with all sides, run the caulk finisher (included in the kit) to smooth down and remove any access caulk. **Make sure to smooth down caulking and clean up any excess caulking within 20 min of applying** Want an easy, clean, stress-free tool to help smooth down caulking? Try the Caulk-EZ Tooling Aid. An aerosol spray that goes on after caulking (before drying) which prevents excess caulk from sticking to your fingers and adjacent surfaces.

3) Let it Dry
Let caulk to dry/set according to the label of whatever caulking you are using, or if you are using the Colorfast Brand Caulking from our site, let stand for 24-48 hours before using the tub/shower. Remove Seal Rite Tape (if applicable) no more than 10 minutes after caulking applied.

Need to find a colored caulk that matches your grout or bathroom decor? Check out our website dedicated JUST to caulking!! Click the photo below or visit THIS link.

Stuck inside for the third or fourth straight day due to this crazy winter season? Your sanity may be getting a good wear and tear and so has your flooring!! From salt stains on your carpet to muddy boot tracks on your hardwood, we are here to help solve all of your flooring stain problems!

Cleaners For Carpeted Areas

You knew at the beginning of the winter season what was going to happen…. muddy boot and salt tracks in your entryway. Instead of endless tiring scrubbing, make this year’s carpet clean-up easy with our full selection of carpet cleaners. Find everything you need to successfully clean your synthetic, cotton, sisal and even fragile wool entry carpets!

Classic & Effective Carpet Cleaner	Convenient Carpet Cleaning Kit
Carpet Aid + works great on spot carpet cleaning!	Everything you need to fight stains on your carpeting! Mohawk Carpet Cleaning Kit
Browse ALL Of our Carpet Cleaners to find a cleaner that works for you!

Stain Removers for Every Surface in Your Home

Carpet & Fabric Stain Remover	Multi-Surface Stain Eliminating Kit
Get those pesky red tinted stains out of carpet and fabric with this Red-Out Spot Remover from Nilodor.	Multi-Surface Stain Removal kit from Stain Eliminating kit allows you to remove all types of pesky stains!
Check out our FULL selection of stain removers!

Rid Your Home of Obnoxious Odors

Finally, for those stains and smells from winter sickness (go away flu!) nothing gets the stink out like Installerstore‘s Odor Eating products!

Multi-Smell Destroyer	Commercial Grade Odor Remover
Ready-to-use Tech Skunk-X will remove (not cover up) skunk, pet, smoke smells and more!!	Deodorize multiple surfaces with Odor Exploder from Host.

Preventative Options for Next Winter

Make sure to check out our full line of door and entry mats! Commercial grade to just plain funny, we have everything you need to protect your floors next winter!

Half-Moon Crest-Ridge Mat	Single Crest-Ridge Mat
Commercial Grade Half Moon Crest mat is fabric and rubber based making it durable for indoor and outdoor use.	This fabric and rubber Crest-Ridge mat are made of absorbent polypropylene and rubber gripper backing, which prevents falls.
View ALL of our entrance mats and humorous welcome mats!

Only 47 days, 4 hours and 10 minutes until Spring!