Hempitecture's innovative FiberPad offers a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based carpet padding, using carbon-sequestering hemp fibers that improve sound deadening and thermal performance while eliminating toxic chemicals through bio-based, Red List-free fire retardants.
The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) welcomed trainers from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) to their Dalton, Georgia, headquarters for a three-day train-the-trainer event on February 25-27. Participants focused on mastering hand-sewing techniques for custom stair carpet installation and repairs.
The International Surface Event (TISE) named the winners of the third 2025 regional installation competition held in Dalton, Georgia on October 26, 2024 at the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) headquarters and training facility.
By eliminating the need for high-impact knee kickers, the tool allows professionals to achieve a precise and even stretch while significantly reducing wear and tear on their bodies.
Taylor Adhesives 710 is designed for a variety of applications, including: applying seaming tapes, joining padding, sealing raw edges, securing binding, patching carpet, replacing damaged nap and reinforcing seams and weak backings.
Britney Robles, Jeremy Moreno, Kierstian Chavez and Andrea Lopez come from a range of backgrounds. Here, they discuss how and why they chose installation as a career.
Participants will compete in either carpet or luxury vinyl plank (LVP) installations, and a finalist from each category in each location will advance to the national competition. TISE will fly all finalists to Las Vegas for the TISE 2025 final competition to compete for the Installer of the Year titles.
Most installers know the steps involved in stretching in carpet, but it’s easy to get wrong, resulting in costly rework or damage to a flooring contractor’s reputation.
