The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) announced new partnerships and funding initiatives at TISE 2025, including industry-supported "Penny Programs" to address installer shortages. The foundation needs $1.3 million to maintain current scholarship and training programs while expanding workforce development efforts.
Elevating the perception of the skilled trades is a challenge, but it starts with each of you, according to John Steier, owner Steier Flooring and CFI #14097. Here, he shares his journey from a helper to becoming a certified professional through Certified Flooring Installers.
Through a year-long program, the Mainstreet Authority campaign will focus on providing education, tools, and resources tailored to help retailers gain expertise in commercial flooring and confidently serve their customers
Veteran flooring installer and trainer Robert Varden offers tips on selecting and installing the right underlayment for your hard and soft surface flooring.
In just three years, the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has emerged as a powerful force in addressing the flooring industry's critical labor shortage. But for Executive Director Jim Aaron and Director of Operations Kaye Whitener, this is just the beginning.
I4F's CeraGrout technology, which mimics ceramic tiles with integrated grout lines, has secured licenses with 21 manufacturers across Asia, Europe, and the US. The water-resistant flooring solution offers easy installation, stain resistance, and customizable grout colors, gaining popularity in North American retail and construction markets. The technology will be on display at The International Surface Event.
Schlüter is celebrating 50 years of innovation in tile solutions, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to tile professionals' evolving needs.
Sika-DriTac plans to introduce two new solutions for a wide range of resilient and flexible floor coverings, during The International Surface Event (TISE) running January 28-30, 2025 in booth 5945.
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