Articles by Beth Miller

The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) welcomed trainers from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) to their Dalton, Georgia, headquarters for a three-day train-the-trainer event on February 25-27. Participants focused on mastering hand-sewing techniques for custom stair carpet installation and repairs.

From Alabama to Montana, flooring dealers reveal how the Floor Covering Education Foundation's training initiative is solving their installer shortage crisis.

The landscape of residential and commercial flooring continues to evolve, driven by technological innovation, sustainability demands, and changing lifestyle needs. This guide presents the latest advancements and selections in flooring solutions for 2025.

Michigan's first dedicated flooring installation training center opens, offering career paths for high school students with hands-on training, job placement assistance and financial aid options.

James Pope, a graduate of the basic flooring installation program implemented by the Floor Covering Education Foundation and its education and training partners, attended Great Falls College in Montana where he completed the 10-week course. Here, he shares his experience in the program, the support he received along the way and his thoughts on his generation’s perception of the trades.

As AI reshapes the retail flooring landscape, what does this mean for flooring retailers? Find out how to turn disruption into opportunity.

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.

What's the secret to leading a major flooring company? Top executives from Engineered Floors, Mannington, Mohawk and Shaw reveal the mentoring effect, why being "frontline obsessed" matters, and how to keep it simple in a complex industry.

IUPAT crowned its 2025 Apprentice Champion at The International Surface Event, where four apprentices competed to showcase their skills in the annual competition.