The International Surface Event (TISE) National Installer of the Year Competition offers flooring installers the opportunity to showcase their talent on a world stage in Las Vegas in January 2026.
A Pueblo native who grew up in Colorado's foster care system transforms a survival mindset into business leadership, now heading a successful company and serving as president of the Colorado Certified Flooring Installers chapter.
The first of four TISE Regional Competitions took place on July 19, 2025, at WJ Grosvenor, a Division of L. Fishman & Son, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts.
After pivoting from mechanical engineering to flooring installation in 2020, I discovered that formal education through FCEF's program was just the beginning—the mentorship and guidance from industry professionals willing to invest in my success has proven equally valuable in preparing me to train the next generation.
Basic flooring installation program instructors from various community and technical colleges gathered at the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) headquarters in Dalton, Georgia, for the first-ever Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) instructor training, taking place June 9 to 13.
The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announces that Executive Vice President Ralph Falavinha is stepping down from his position to focus on the growing demands of his family’s business.
Certified Flooring Installers (CFI), a division of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), has unveiled a new logo and refreshed brand identity, marking a new chapter for the organization, which has led flooring installation training and certification since 1993.
Dave Garden steps into new role as WFCA master instructor, bringing his expertise to oversee training programs across CFI, NFIC, and FCITS divisions, strengthening WFCA's commitment to flooring professional development nationwide.
