Scott Carothers, academic director, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, walks us through the industry standards that are in place to help you achieve a successful cementitious backer unit installation under tile. 

Residential flooring pros are experiencing more than a month delay (4.4 weeks) before they can begin a new project.

HS Sturdy by Schonox is a hybrid active-dry technology-based rapid drying repair and smoothing compound suitable to provide a smooth finish on various substrates in interior areas.

The winners were Tyler Elliott, who installed luxury vinyl planks, and Jesus Garcia, who installed carpet. 

The company's new guarantee states that if an order is not shipped on time, the customer's next order will ship for free.

Floor Trends & Installation Managing Editor Beth Miller shares her experience attending the International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) Association LVP, Laminate, and Hardwood Technical Certification alongside the Mohawk and Performance Accessories product teams at the Mohawk Training Facility in Dalton, Georgia.  

The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT) and Unite Floor Training Alliance will host the Summit for Installation 2025, February 17-19 at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia.

Go Carrera announces the launch of Jumpstart, a pioneering initiative designed to address the critical labor shortage in the flooring industry. Jumpstart is a program that connects aspiring installers with the training, certifications, and employment opportunities they need to thrive in their careers.

Don't let your groundbreaking flooring creation go unnoticed. Submit your new product entry by September 11, 2024, and let the flooring community experience the future you're building.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is proud to announce the appointment of Jeremy Sax as the new Deputy Director.