Promoting a six-figure salary potential, Georgia and Tennessee retailers met with the students enrolled in the Floor Covering Education Foundation's Basic Floor Covering Installation program at Chattanooga State Community College, which addresses the industry's shortage of skilled installers.

Footprints Floors has expanded its presence into Salt Lake City and will continue its growth in California while also targeting markets in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware in the Northeastern U.S.

Construction is one of the most dangerous sectors to work in with contractors and machine operators being the most at risk. However, they can be the most influential in understanding how to improve on-site safety.

The collaboration between The Certified Flooring Installers and the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association brings flooring installers and commercial contractors together, emphasizing unity and industry growth.

The National Tile Contractors Association's (NTCA) August tour will span 10 states and offer a comprehensive series of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings for industry professionals.

A new survey of Orlando-based tradespeople from Dewalt found that 78% of tradespeople agree that the initial buy-in cost of tools, which can range from several thousands to upwards of $10,000, was a barrier to getting started in their career.

Floor flatness is imperative to the success of a tile installation. Scott Carothers, academic director, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, gives an example of a tile installation that does not adhere to the industry standard required for flatness and how that can impact the installer and the customer. 

Preparation is a huge part of what separates the true professional from the fly-by-night installer. Follow these tips from Wagner Meters to make sure your subfloor is prepped correctly prior to receiving floor covering. 

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is hosting a free webinar sponsored by MAPEI titled "Efflorescence or Latex Migration? How to Tell the Difference, How to Repair, and How to Prevent" on Thursday, July 25 at 1:00 CDT. 

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) have a signed letter of intent to acquire the assets of the Natural Fiber Installers Certification Inc. (NFIC).