The 12th Annual Installation Awards celebrates skilled flooring installers in both residential and commercial settings. This year’s winners brought their A-game in the form of unique installations and beautiful craftsmanship, and we welcomed one winner from across the pond!
Self-leveling underlayments got a name change—and it's about time. ANSI finally renamed the misleading "self-leveling" for "Flowable Hydraulic Cement Underlayment" because these products need more skill than their old name suggested.
Flooring installers showcased exceptional artistry at the 12th Annual Awards, from hand-cut porcelain details to complex carpet patterns requiring two installations.
Just when Michael Barrows thought he was ready to retire, he launched Atlanta Flooring Studio with Mimi Mulugeta—two bold career pivots, one shared flooring vision.
Starnet members are swapping "cradle to grave" project bidding for Silicon Valley-style subscription models. Team selling, recurring revenue, and proven tech frameworks promise predictable income and happier employees—if contractors can make the leap.
