The International Surface Event (TISE) kicked off the third regional installation competition in San Leandro, California at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) training facility. The competition has five competitors in the wood and the carpet category for a total of ten. One will be selected from each category to go on to the Finals at Surfaces 2023 where they will have a chance at the National Installer of the Year title.
Just like the Regional Competitions held in Orlando, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri, a written test is administered prior to the competition followed by the work order each competitor must follow for the category in which he is competing. Competitors will be judged based on how closely they follow the work order.