The tile industry commonly uses "coverage," "contact," and "transfer" interchangeably when discussing dry-set mortars, but these terms have distinct meanings that affect installation quality.
Coverings 2025 showcased a number of tile tool standouts. Ken Ballin, owner, Skyro Floors, and co-founder, Ballin Knows Best, highlights a curated selection of tools and equipment that demonstrate a commitment to tile installation innovation.
The International Surface Event (TISE) National Installer of the Year Competition offers flooring installers the opportunity to showcase their talent on a world stage in Las Vegas in January 2026.
A Pueblo native who grew up in Colorado's foster care system transforms a survival mindset into business leadership, now heading a successful company and serving as president of the Colorado Certified Flooring Installers chapter.
The first of four TISE Regional Competitions took place on July 19, 2025, at WJ Grosvenor, a Division of L. Fishman & Son, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts.
Loba Wakol Z 637 Leveling Compound is a versatile solution for creating a flat, level surface on a wide range of substrates, perfect for prepping concrete, and other substrates before installing floor coverings.
Performance Accessories' VP discusses how American-made flooring products provide cost stability and perfect color matching while helping retailers avoid tariff-driven price increases on imported goods.
The new trowels feature high-quality stainless steel construction that provides exceptional resistance to corrosion, wear, and deformation, even under heavy, repeated use.
The global fiber leader is partnering with Circular Building Solutions to promote reversible installation methods that enable easy removal and recycling of floor coverings at end-of-life.
After pivoting from mechanical engineering to flooring installation in 2020, I discovered that formal education through FCEF's program was just the beginning—the mentorship and guidance from industry professionals willing to invest in my success has proven equally valuable in preparing me to train the next generation.
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