The FCICA 2025 Spring Mid-Year Meeting, scheduled for March 31 - April 2 in Fort Worth, Texas, will unite flooring installation professionals for education sessions, networking, and an Uzin Utz plant tour. Early registration discounts available through February 28.
Just starting out in your flooring installation career? Brittaney Geskey, VP of FCA Floor Covering Associates, shares tips to help installers determine the ideal transition type for seamless flooring.
Why do floors fail? Flooring inspection consultant Ralph Godfrey breaks down why it is imperative to follow the installation standards and practices for flooring and materials prior and during the installation process.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation has expanded its partnership with the Department of Defense's SkillBridge program to offer specialized floor covering installation training to transitioning service members during their final months of active duty.
In a revealing Mohawk Edge Summit 2025 session, former WFCA COO Steve Abernathy shares insider tips on winning the battle for skilled flooring installers. From brand identity to retention strategies, discover what really works—and what doesn't—in building a strong installation team.
Matt Bowles of Cre8tive Flooring in the United Kingdom and Allen Lewis of Eagle Interiors in Alabama claimed victory in luxury vinyl plank and carpet installation categories, respectively, at TISE's prestigious competition. Judges praised the exceptional skill level of all competitors, with winners taking home $3,000 and the championship belt.
Cevisama 2025, running February 24-28 in Valencia, Spain, will host its 24th annual tile installers conference alongside a first-ever student conference, showcasing latest techniques in ceramic tile installation.
In this eye-opening conversation, WFCA President Scott Humphrey and Board Chairman Sam O'Krent pull back the curtain on the flooring industry's biggest challenges. From a revelation about inspector training to innovative funding solutions that could transform the trade, they share candid insights about what's really happening on showroom floors across America. Plus, learn their take on immigration reform and why the next economic upturn could spell trouble for unprepared retailers.
Classen Group and i4F have expanded their patent partnership to include polypropylene flooring technology, marking a significant advancement in sustainable flooring solutions. The agreement grants i4F licensing rights for Classen's PP technology while implementing i4F's drop-lock system in Classen's production.