When Dean and Deb DeGraaf bought DeGraaf Interiors from their father Daryll DeGraaf in 2007 for $1 million, they said it was a leap of faith. In celebration of 30 years in business, they share insights into the challenges and opportunities that lead them to success.
Daniel Koutavas, territory business manager for Fishman Flooring Solutions’ Southeast Region, offers basic guidance for selecting and installing flooring transitions.
Flooring manufacturers from around the globe exhibited their efforts to promote sustainability in manufacturing and green building at the Greenbuild International Conference + Expo, which took place September 26-29, 2023, in Washington D.C.
Recently, the Lowe’s Foundation committed $50 million to prepare and train 50,000 men and women for the skilled trades over five years. Here, Betsy Conway, director, Lowe’s Foundation, shares who the grant will benefit, who they are working with to achieve this goal, and how the flooring industry, or anyone for that matter, can benefit.
IQ Power Tools enlisted the help of professional installers to spread awareness, concerning the dangers of silica, and how their tools are working to protect them and make their jobs easier.
Reuben Potter, owner, Floors By Southern Boys, dedicates time each week to creating how-to videos to help fill in knowledge gaps for other flooring installers. With over 30 years’ experience, he goes beyond videos to offer workshops annually.
Matt Valore, with QuickDrain, discusses the key factors to consider when installing wet rooms and shares some best practices for tile and flooring contractors to ensure a successful installation.
The inaugural educational conference featured standing-room-only sessions, high-energy discussions, and collaborative learning among flooring installers and commercial flooring contractors.
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