As the race to recruit, train and retain the next generation of flooring installers gains momentum, another organization has stepped up to answer the call in their area. On October 10, 2022, the Kentuckian Floor Covering Education Committee (KFCEC) kicked off its first official floor covering education course.
Landmark Ceramic's first Porcelain Master Contest came to a conclusion and winners were announced at the Hardscape North America show in Louisville, Kentucky.
Matt Garcia, owner, Craftsman Hardwood Flooring, worked on a project where the interior designer surprised him with a unique challenge at the start of the job.
Ken Ballin, owner, Skryo Floors, submitted a master bathroom project where he was tasked with scribing a sea turtle design into the floor and walls of the shower.
Hunter Wentz explains his role as a rug-maker for Wentz Custom Rug Co. and how he and the Wentz team completed a custom rug install for Southern Arkansas University.
Tyler Vandenlangenberg, foreman, H.J. Martin and Son, led the flooring installation on a new build where they got the opportunity to do some custom resilient work with a vibrant color palette.
