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I’ve talked with scads of dealers over the past several years about literally an untold number of retail-related topics.

It is hard to believe kids are starting to go back to school and the fall selling season is just around the corner. For many of us who experienced a long, tough winter, the summer just flew by.

Take a look at the photo of me with a big bag of potato chips. Now I’m sure you’re wondering just why this photo of me with this junk food deserved to be published.

Different parts of the country use various installation methods which may or may not be included in the TCNA Handbook. 

Building trust and likability are the two key elements on becoming a trusted sales advisor.

This issue of Floor Trends puts the emphasis on quality, professional installation and its overall importance to satisfying the end user.

Come check out the latest industry news and see what is going on within the flooring industry!

As the associate editor of Floor Trendsand editor of its sister publication Floor Covering Installer, I see a great deal of confusion crop up when it comes to how much retailers should know about the installation side of the business.

Determining wood moisture content is not like measuring the length of a nail—it is not a truly static trait of any piece of lumber, or even of a finished wood product.

For the professional contractor, the term multipurpose typically describes a product used to install carpet or mineral-backed sheet vinyl with the direct glue-down method of installation. Multipurpose adhesives are most appropriate for residential or light-traffic commercial installations.