Abstract: An invertible tapping block having first and second opposed sides each configured to be struck with an impacting member, and a web between the sides, the web having upper and lower support surfaces to which a handle is selectively attached, and the web including opposed projections, different from each other, and configured to engage different configurations of flooring planks.

Abstract: A trowel having a handle and a blade operably connected to each other, and a hook for securing the trowel to the lip of a container in which the hook includes at least three sections extending generally in the same direction. The first section is positioned a greater distance from the blade than the second and third sections and the second and third sections are spaced apart a distance less than the thickness of the handle. The trowel is secured to the container lip with the first section preferably outside the container and the second and third sections preferably inside the container.

Abstract: A spacer (10) for creating a properly dimensioned gap during the installation of a flooring system, the spacer providing four non-adjustable portions to be selectively placed on a subfloor, each non-adjustable portion having a different width corresponding to an intended gap width.

Abstract: A spacing apparatus for creating a properly dimensioned gap during the installation of a flooring system, the spacing apparatus including a first element having a non-adjustable width (W) corresponding to an intended gap width, the first element extending in a first direction and joined to a projection element, the first direction and the projection element being generally perpendicular to each other, the projection element having a first portion having a non-adjustable width (T-1) corresponding to an intended gap width measured from a surface of the projection element in a direction parallel to the direction of the first element, the projection having a section portion having a non-adjustable width corresponding to a second intended expansion gap measured from a surface of the projection element in a direction parallel to the direction of the first element, wherein each of said intended gaps has a different width and wherein a gap is provided between a flooring plank and a vertical surface.

Abstract: A kneepad includes a shell having multiple resilient layers to provide a cushioning effect on the wearer. The kneepad includes at least one air cavity between the shell and a first resilient layer to accommodate movement of the layers in response to compressive forces applied by the user of the kneepad.

Abstract: A kneepad includes a front, top, bottom and first and second lateral sides and a stretchable band attached to the kneepad to form at least one channel to snugly releasably receive an implement.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for nailing or stapling flooring pneumatically, wherein a pneumatic stapler or nailer is provided with a dual trigger single sequential actuation system by which an operator can reach either trigger with his index finger. In one embodiment, the triggers being interconnected. In a second embodiment, each trigger actuates a valve that communicates with a pneumatic piston which drives the staple.

Abstract: A tile leveling device is provided. The device includes a main member, a first section extending transversely from the main member for receiving a first tile and a second section extending transversely from the main member in a direction opposite the first section for receiving a second tile. A member is provided for penetrating the main member and exerting a force on the tiles for leveling them relative to each other. A method for leveling tiles is also provided.