Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

Rockwall, Texas—Flooring installation veteran, Robert Varden , and Val Chestohin, lead floor covering instructor DC 16 FTI Northern California and Nevada of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), announced the development of a new, intensive, four-day certification program called Masters Commercial Carpet Certification.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has partnered with Taylor Adhesives, a leader in high-quality flooring adhesives and substrate coatings, to help grow technical college programs across the country. This gives us the ability to reach more students who will learn the basics of flooring installation.”.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Nothing beats the energy and excitement of live demonstrations on the floor of the Coverings trade show,” said Sean Boyle, senior vice president, marketing and channel management, Laticrete. pounds, Glass Tile Adhesive Lite is half the weight of a traditional thin-set, making it easier to transport and handle. Training schedule.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2023

Varden conducted the LVP install training pilot class at Pinnell’s Carpet One in Angels Camp, Calif. The slate of training classes offered to CCA Global members as part of installation excellence in partnership with expert Robert Varden recently expanded with the addition of LVP installation. Manchester, N.H.—The

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Dalton— Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced its fall training and certification events schedule. The hands-on education courses are offered at regional training centers and are led by highly skilled and trained CFI instructors. 5-Week Residential I Carpet Training – Wichita, Kansas. Apply here.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

Quinn Moisture issues in concrete slabs remain a serious installation bugaboo, contributing to floor covering failures costing an estimated $1 billion to mitigate annually, reports say. While not common to all jobsites, experts say installers can reduce damages by tackling any potential problems before new flooring is laid down.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, recently welcomed scores of professional contractors, suppliers, distributors and industry consultants here for its annual convention and commercial flooring trade show. A key one was the group’s signature CIM training and certification program, which has grown exponentially.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2023

—Sika is introducing the STEP Series flooring installation solution training curriculum. This year-long, in-person training clinic is designed to educate contractors and installers on best practices when using components of the Sika Secure System. STEP stands for Sika Secure Technical Education Program.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Without proper subfloor planning, it doesn’t matter how attractive the final floor covering material is. Simply put, a good floor can’t hide a bad subfloor; it has to start from the bottom up. Virtually every kind of subfloor component, from adhesives to underlayments, will respond to temperature fluctuations.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Forney, Texas—The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) resumed its hands-on training after being sidelined since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Held at the CFI training center here, the one-week basic hardwood, laminate and LVT course took place Oct. 26-30, 2020. and Efren Lamas Jr (Calif.),

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2023

and Cincinnati, Ohio— Schönox HPS North America partnered with Ohio Valley Flooring to provide Schönox subfloor product technologies, training and support across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. The post Schönox partners with Ohio Valley Flooring appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2020

—During the upcoming National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) NOW Event , online November 17-19, the NWFA Education & Research Foundation will be hosting its first-ever virtual auction. Products (abrasives, adhesives, finish, etc.). • The post NWFA to host flooring auction appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2023

FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, recently welcomed scores of professional contractors, suppliers, distributors and industry consultants here for its annual convention and commercial flooring trade show. A key one was the group’s signature CIM training and certification program, which has grown exponentially.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 9, 2023

Rockwall, Texas—Robert Varden, the founder and CEO of the newly formed, non-profit Unite Floor Training Alliance, welcomed its first slate of board members as well as others in attendance via teleconference, originating from Unite offices here on Jan. As a 501c3 association, Unite itself will do no training,” Varden acknowledged.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

New, enhanced and ongoing training services are needed to elevate the skilled trade status of flooring installers,” said Pleshek, executive director and co-founder of NAFCT. He noted that flooring installation is typically one of the most expensive components of the construction project but is not always respected as such.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Dalton—Taylor Adhesives will now offer a lifetime warranty for wood flooring installations done by a National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Certified Professionals certified installer. This will extend the normal Taylor 10-year warranty to match the warranty of the wood flooring product installed. “We

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

has added to its lineup of technical training and seminars that provide opportunities to learn about the full range of its products, installation tips and subfloor preparation details. Online training webinars and CEUs are available now due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Schönox HPS North America, Inc.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 14, 2020

has added to its lineup of technical training and seminars that provide opportunities to learn about the full range of its products, installation tips and subfloor preparation details. Online training webinars and CEUs are available now due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Schönox HPS North America, Inc. Register here.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

continues to offer online technical training that provides opportunities to learn about the full range of products, installation tips and subfloor preparation details. These hands-on opportunities are generally presented at the company’s training facility in Florence, Ala., April Technical Training webinars: *All times shown are CST.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

However, regarding the other categories, the WFCA recently launched the Floor Covering Education Fund and committed $1 million in seed money to address the labor shortage through recruitment and training. The idea is to have manufacturers and organizations commit resources to certification and training. But we don’t abuse it.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 5, 2021

The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT), comprised of technical flooring professionals with a common goal to improve the flooring industry through training, announced its founding members—strong leaders in the flooring industry that will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to NAFCT, the group said.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2022

Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) welcomed a new partnership with Sika-DriTac that will help support technical college programs across the nation. Sika-DriTac said it has committed to providing supplies and assisting with training demonstrations for FCEF programs.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 11, 2020

In the face of the current situation with COVID-19, Ardex had to cancel all of its events until further notice, but it is still offering new ways of interacting with and training customers. So far, Davies has covered subfloor preparation, anhydrite screeds, new build flooring projects, problematic subfloors and flooring adhesives.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 21, 2020

Dalton—Taylor Adhesives is collaborating with Robert Varden, executive director of International Certified Flooring Installers Association. Varden will be an official spokesperson for the Taylor brand and a contributing editor for Taylor Time, the brand’s new training and educational platform. “We

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2022

NWFA Training Facility, St. IUPAT Training Facility, San Leandro, Calif. Mohawk Flooring is the exclusive hardwood flooring sponsor. Taylor Adhesives is the exclusive adhesives competition sponsor and QEP/Roberts Consolidated Industries, Inc., The next two competitions are: Regionals Central U.S.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The flooring industry has been no different. This backing makes Kerlite Plus suitable not only for walls, but for floor installation as well. An added bonus of Kerlite Plus is that it can be installed over existing flooring, saving the installer time, money and the mess of tearing off and disposing of old material.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Dalton—Taylor Adhesives unveiled “Taylor Time,” a new educational program targeted to the flooring industry. The new program is the company’s latest innovation that aligns with its goal of being a thought and communication leader delivering quality, in-depth training in a variety of ways.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2022

Bostik , a leader in specialty adhesives and flooring installation systems, has launched Bostik Academy for North American contractors, distributors and employees. The post Bostik to launch Bostik Academy, technical learning center appeared first on Floor Covering News. Wauwatosa, Wis.—

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In an industry where price shopping is rampant, specialty dealers are challenged to maintain their profit margins while still being competitive with not only home centers but also other flooring retailers in their respective markets. Dawn Iversen, president of Jerry’s Floor Store in Spring Lake Park, Minn.,

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has partnered with Powernail, a specialty manufacturer of pneumatic nailers and flooring cleats used in the installation of carpet, hardwood flooring and subflooring. The post FCEF partners with Powernail appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2021

—The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians ( NAFCT ), comprised of technical flooring professionals with a common goal to improve the flooring industry through training, will host an inaugural virtual education event April 6-7, 2021. “NAFCT education and training teaches both.”.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

of Derr Flooring Co. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has inducted Chester (Chet) Derr, Jr. of Derr Flooring Co. The NERF Legacy Scholarship program honors individuals who made significant throughout their lives to advance the wood flooring industry. joined Derr Flooring Co. Chet Derr, Jr.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Then again, in my time as an inspector, I saw many cases of flooring failures related to cutting corners that were no doubt done to lower the price of the job. And I’ve heard from flooring dealers who’ve lost bids to companies that don’t have a skilled installation team. What about using a cheaper adhesive? Acclimation?

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

While flooring is still largely ruled by well-established legends and pioneers, there’s a new generation in town. Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. CEO/president, Nonn’s Kitchen Bath & Flooring. Jason O’Krent.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Education and training will be provided via four distinct platforms: TISE Seminars, TISE Live Main Stage, TISE Live Demo Stage and TISE TV. In addition, associations and organizations will host their special training events. Access to the show floor automatically includes free access to the Live Main Stage. TISE Live Main Stage.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2020

Forney, Texas—The International Certified Flooring Installation Association’s (CFI) 27 th Annual Convention & Expo, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic , has been rescheduled to December 9-11, 2020 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. For more information and to register, visit here.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 1, 2015

We now have an ARDEX leveling, patching, adhesive and tiling business in Mexico as a result of his work and efforts. Currently, she is producing samples for PANDOMO® Floor, Floor Plus, Loft and Wall while keeping the inventory of traditional samples flowing. May 15, 2015 marks Dan McLaughlin’s 25-year anniversary with ARDEX.

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