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Commercial Flooring

Adhering to Carpet Industry Installation Standards

Bill Mabeus
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) standards provide detailed principles and guidelines for carpet installation and should be viewed as the minimum requirements for all carpet installations. …
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Commercial Flooring

Flooring Contractor Spotlight: Daniel Ortiz

Daniel Ortiz, director of operations at Allstate Floors, talks about how the company is setting itself apart from the the influx of contractors in the market through service, quality and …
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Hard Surface Flooring Installation

Metroflor's Molding Coordination Program

FCI Staff
Metroflor's attention to quality and detail extends from the design of its flooring to a comprehensive coordinating molding program. …
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Subfloor Preparation

Best Practices for Successful Surface Preparation

Substrates serve as the structural and foundational support for a vast array of flooring types and are crucial to the proper wear and stability of the surface. …
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What Would Namba Do?

Eye-Catchers at Surfaces 2020

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Jon Namba
Here’s a rundown of what caught my attention at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2020. …
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Subfloor Preparation

The Importance of Following Manufacturer's Instructions

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David Jackson
For centuries, hardwood flooring has been a trusted staple in the interior design of residential and commercial projects. …
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Columns

Recapping the Flooring Installation Industry in 2019

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Jon Namba
2019 was a busy year for the majority of retailers and flooring contractors around the country. Here are some of the highlights from the year. …

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