Sean McDermott

Sean is the Director of Sales for Optimum Technologies. He has been with Optimum Technologies for over 25 years. Under Sean’s sales leadership, Optimum has placed its products on store shelves in many of the largest home and flooring retailers in the world.
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On what surfaces can and can't LOK-LIFT® be used?

Posted by Sean McDermott on Aug 15, 2016 8:00:00 AM

Lok-Lift is a dry adhesive system that creates a secure installation over virtually any flooring surface. From concrete to wood, tile to carpeting, Lok-Lift will work. Here, we’ll explain the surfaces where it should and should not be used.

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Topics: Commercial Product FAQs, Lok-Lift FAQs

Can Lok-Lift be used for external installation?

Posted by Sean McDermott on Oct 15, 2015 9:16:29 AM

Lok-Lift Dry Adhesive for External Installation

Yes, Lok-Lift can be used for temporary external installation. The preferred use is when combined with an impervious backing. This type of backing prevents moisture from seeping through to the Lok-Lift dry adhesive product.

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Topics: Commercial Product FAQs, Lok-Lift FAQs

Do you need stair nosings when you have an elevator?

Posted by Sean McDermott on Aug 24, 2015 8:00:00 AM

One question you may have is whether stair nosings are still necessary when an elevator "lift" is in use in your building. By design, the stair nosing inserts provide visual contrast that help prevent slips and trips. Whether for an emergency exit stairwell or one inside the facility that is not deemed an emergency exit, providing anti-slip capability for people going and up and down the stairs is critical. Not only that, but the nosings provide durability and protect the edge of the step.

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Topics: Commercial Product FAQs, Gradus FAQs, Inserts

What is the safe minimum and maximum temperature range recommended when working with Lok-Lift®?

Posted by Sean McDermott on Aug 6, 2015 5:29:00 PM

The Lok-Lift installation system that we manufacture is designed to be used within the Carpet and Rug Institute guidelines. These guidelines, specified under section CRI 102 of its carpet installation manual, state that a room should be 68 degrees, 24 hours before and after the installation, with a relative humidity of 75%.

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Topics: Commercial Product FAQs, Lok-Lift FAQs, Installation

Does Humidity Affect the Installation of Lok-Lift® Tape?

Posted by Sean McDermott on Aug 5, 2015 5:29:08 PM

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Topics: Commercial Product FAQs, Lok-Lift FAQs