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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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FCIF Turns 30

Michael Chmielecki

January 5, 2015

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The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF), which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is a non-profit organization dedicated to financially assisting anyone in the floor covering industry who has suffered extreme circumstances—whether through an unexpected illness or life-changing medical disability.

Methods and Requirements for Installing LVT and LVP

Michael Chmielecki

December 22, 2014

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Luxury vinyl flooring (LVF), including plank (LVP) and tile (LVT), has seen a resurgence in recent years, and can be found installed in both residential and commercial settings.

CFI/FIANA Strong on Education, Networking

Michael Chmielecki

December 4, 2014

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The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) and Floor Installation Association of North America (FIANA) recently held their first, and only, joint convention in New Orleans.

The Role of Distribution: Service, Products, Training

Michael Chmielecki

November 4, 2014

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Distribution remains a vital part of the floor covering trade, but distributors are facing increased competition from e-commerce sites and retailers who go direct to manufacturers to buy their flooring products.

Exclusive Q&A with Heads of FIANA and CFI

Michael Chmielecki

November 4, 2014

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The Floor Installation Association of North America (FIANA) and International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) recently held joint conventions in New Orleans.

FCI Installation Awards Wrap-Up: A Closer Look at Winning Entries

Michael Chmielecki

October 16, 2014

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Last month, we shared the winners of the inaugural 2014 FCI Installation Awards, sponsored by ProKnee.

2014 Flooring Industry Study: Flooring Market Has Room To Grow

Michael Chmielecki

September 1, 2014

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The 2014 Floor Trends Flooring Industry Study, conducted recently by BNP Market Research and compiled from answers given by readers of Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer, Stone World, Contemporary Stone & Tile Design and Tile Magazine, offers a look at a flooring market poised for continued growth.

Selling Underlayment for Hard Surface Flooring

Michael Chmielecki

August 1, 2014

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Underlayment is one of those overused industry terms that carries a different meaning depending on the person with whom you are talking.

Events & Conventions

Coverings 2014: Thin Tiles, Large Panels Gaining Ground

Michael Chmielecki

July 1, 2014

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Ringing in its 25^th anniversary, Coverings showed more signs of growth—for both the show and the economy—at the 2014 edition of the convention.

Retailers and Successful Branding: Reputation, Service are Key

Michael Chmielecki

July 1, 2014

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Starting a flooring retail business and sustaining it can be difficult enough, but doing so while also building a well-known and respected brand is even more challenging.

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