A flawless-looking exterior tile installation quickly became a total loss after extreme heat and wind caused catastrophic bond failure—underscoring the importance of respecting environmental conditions, manufacturer guidelines, and movement joint requirements on outdoor projects.
From elementary gym floors to professional football fields, rising demand for high-quality, high-performance sports surfaces is creating more opportunities for flooring installers with the right experience.
The restoration industry's premier event features extensive flooring education September 3-5 in Las Vegas. Learn from CFI's Ralph Falavina, Mark Violand, and Will Stoner. Hands-on demonstrations, massive trade show, and unmatched networking at Caesars Forum Convention Center.
INSTALL partners with ATPG Corporation and UZIN UTZ to combine advanced coatings, green technologies, and expert training for next-generation flooring solutions.
Schluter’s Kali Pharand explains how profiles protect tile edges and create seamless transitions between different flooring materials like stone, carpet, laminate, and LVT—adding value to any project without breaking the budget.
A meticulous craftsman shares how he hand-selected each hardwood board, navigated tricky columns and doorjambs, and why precision beats speed every time.
Home Depot is taking another step into the digital jobsite. Its new Project Planning platform promises to streamline sourcing, estimates, and collaboration for Pro contractors—potentially replacing a patchwork of suppliers with one connected hub.