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Michael Chmielecki

Michael Chmielecki

Michael Chmielecki wrote about the floor covering industry for BNP Media for more than ten years. As editor of Floor Covering Installer and senior editor of Floor Trends, he always sought ways to better connect and inform the installation and contracting community. Mike has a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire.

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FCICA 2019: Still in Growth Mode

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
April 1, 2019
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FCICA welcomed 208 people to its Annual Convention last week in Tucson, Ariz., including 55 first-time attendees and 21 new contractor members.


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Jones Residence

Fifth Annual FCI Installation Awards: Winning Residential Projects

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
January 11, 2019
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Last month, we took a look at the top Commercial category winners in our fifth annual FCI Installation Awards. This month, we explore the Residential category-winning projects.
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mosaic installation at childrens hospital

Fifth Annual FCI Installation Awards: Commercial Winners

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
December 7, 2018
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Floor Covering Installer is pleased to announce the winners of our fifth annual FCI Installation Awards, sponsored by Schönox HPS North America.
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Mannington's Carriage Oak hardwood in a wall installation

Going up the Wall: Installing Flooring Vertically

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
October 26, 2018
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Laminate, hardwood and LVT flooring is increasingly being installed vertically to create accents (and conversation pieces). We asked several industry experts to share their perspective on what installers should know and what they should expect when taking an installation up the wall.
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Schluter Ditra uncoupling membrane

Manufacturer Roundtable: Crack Isolation and Uncoupling Membranes

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
October 26, 2018
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For this month’s manufacturer roundtable, we wanted to find out more about crack isolation and uncoupling membranes.
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FCICA Celebrates ‘Unprecedented Growth’ During Mid-Year Meeting

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
October 8, 2018
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FCICA held its Mid-Year Meeting last week in Hershey, Pa., with a focus on business-building, recruiting and retaining qualified employees.
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stair treads on spiral staircase

Installing Hard-Surface Stair Treads: Basic Tips and Techniques

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
September 28, 2018
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As long as installation instructions are followed, measurements and cuts are carefully made, and potentially project-ending shortcuts are avoided, building a set of stairs is something that any installer can add to their skill set.
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INSTALL Case Study: AIMIA Corporate Headquarters in Minneapolis

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
September 4, 2018
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AIMIA, a Minnesota-based data-driven marketing and analytics company, recently underwent a brand refresh and wanted to relocate its headquarters to a new, flagship Twin Cities office. Plenty of work had to be done to get the space ready, and Sonus Interiors—an INSTALL Warranty contractor with a history of working with large and complex commercial projects—was up for the challenge.
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What Would Namba Do?

To Help Installers Succeed, Namba Takes on New Blog

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
February 6, 2018
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FCI Editorial Director Jon Namba has taken on a new responsibility with the magazine—a monthly blog on fcimag.com, sponsored by Bostik.
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Merkrete 705 Pro Set Plus

Good, Better and Best in Flooring Adhesives and Mortars

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
July 19, 2017
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We asked manufacturers to share information on some of their latest good, better and best adhesives and mortars. Here is what they had to say.
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