Commercial flooring contractors: Stop competing on price alone. Learn four branding strategies that help you win jobs as the trusted partner, not the lowest bidder.
Despite numerous opportunities for product and installation education through multiple channels, flooring professionals continue to make costly adhesive application mistakes by failing to research how evolving chemical formulations impact their specific projects and bottom line. Here, installation educators explain how they and the product manufacturers they represent are working to help prevent failures on the front end.
AI expert Maksim Nazarchuk addresses flooring dealers’ biggest AI concerns, explaining how the technology processes data while protecting privacy and why clear communication is key to successful implementation.
During peak demand periods, outsourcing your estimating needs may become essential—this practical checklist will guide you to finding a service provider that seamlessly integrates with your existing estimating team.
Ken Ballin, installer and owner of New Jersey-based Skyro Floors, offers up game-changing tools that promise to boost efficiency, reduce strain, and solve common jobsite headaches.
Despite economic headwinds, over half of U.S. homeowners renovated in 2024, with investments shifting toward smaller spaces. While overall spending softened to $20,000, small kitchen and bathroom remodels saw substantial growth as homeowners prioritize meaningful improvements regardless of space constraints.
Commercial flooring contractors from across the nation gathered in Texas for FCICA's Spring Mid-Year Meeting, exploring cutting-edge topics including artificial intelligence while networking with industry peers during the "Grab Flooring Success by the Horns" themed event.
Houzz's Q2 2025 Renovation Barometer reveals tempered optimism among construction and design professionals following a mixed Q1. Rising material costs, client caution, and labor shortages are compounding concerns over impending tariffs, prompting businesses to adjust strategies accordingly.
Milwaukee's Ascent, the world's tallest mass timber building, faced a critical flooring challenge when carpet suppliers couldn't deliver. The solution? Custom-printed carpet tiles that not only matched design specifications but improved moisture control.
There have been many changes to regulations and increased safety concerns for floor covering contractors completing work in health care settings. Read More
Nailer Day is open to all hardwood floor contractors and will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the distributor’s new North American Headquarters in King of Prussia, Pa. Read More
The rebranded convention marks its third year with an expanded partnership that now includes the Floor Covering Installation Training Standards (FCITS) and Flooring Contractors Business to Business (FCB2B), alongside founding partners Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) and Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA).
The Starnet Fall Membership Meeting focuses on professional development, networking, and showcasing innovations within the commercial flooring industry.