By most economic indicators the U.S. economy appears to have stabilized in 2014 to a greater degree than at any time since the onset of the Great Recession
Luxury vinyl flooring (LVF), including plank (LVP) and tile (LVT), has seen a resurgence in recent years, and can be found installed in both residential and commercial settings.
Almost every residential installer has heard the phrase uttered from a surprised customer at five minutes after five o’clock, something like “That is not what I picked,” or “My floor doesn’t look anything like the sample board.”
When looking at any type of unfinished wood at a lumberyard or flooring supplier, the majority has been kiln-dried to bring the wood’s moisture content (MC) into a workable range to prevent problems in the life of the final product.
The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA), will host a Webinar, 'Moisture Testing for Flooring to Get a Complete Picture' on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. EST.
The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI), in conjunction with the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), has scheduled training and certification events throughout the U.S.
The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) reported a record number of attendees at its recent Mid-Year Meeting—Managing Your Profits. FCICA Platinum and Gold members sponsored the event.