The Basic Floor Covering Installation program developed by the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) and its partners is now being offered at Chattanooga State Community College (CSCC) in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Classes begin December 11, 2023, and are eligible for scholarship through the FCEF. 

Those interested in becoming a flooring installer are now eligible for scholarships to cover the full cost of tuition for installation training up to $2,500 through the Floor Covering Education Foundation’s (FCEF) new promotion “100 in 100."

Surfaces Construction Group, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, hosted a two-day Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) certification for hardwood, laminate and luxury vinyl plank (LVP) on November 2-3. 

CFI launched its new advanced training course in Louisville, Kentucky at Fishman Flooring Solutions. The training spanned three days and was broken into two courses: flash cove training and seam construction.

Reuben Potter, owner, Floors By Southern Boys, dedicates time each week to creating how-to videos to help fill in knowledge gaps for other flooring installers. With over 30 years’ experience, he goes beyond videos to offer workshops annually. 

The panel discussion "Building on Common Ground" on September 22, 2023, will be moderated by Beth Miller, managing editor of Floor Trends and Floor Covering Installer. 

Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) is proud to announce the launch of its new Commercial Resilient Training program. This new program will be offered in three modules to meet the needs of the installer and their skill level.

The Delmarva Chapter of the International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) association put on a Labor Day cookout for all the installers in Delmarva, Maryland, region.

Kimi's Carpets Plus located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina hosted an International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) training event for both flooring installers and retail sales associates (RSA).

This year marks the 24th Annual George Buckhardt Memorial Fundraiser, which offers financial assistance to flooring installers and their families who have fallen on hard times.