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Tile Layout Without Sliver Cuts

Scott Carothers
June 15, 2022
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Done well, tile layout is pleasing to the eye. Done poorly, everyone loses. Tile layout is not difficult, but it does require skill and experience.


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NWFA Women’s Industry Breakfast

Editor’s Letter: A New Perspective

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Beth Miller
June 3, 2022
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Sometimes all we need is a little perspective. Flooring industry events are a great way to do just that!


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Floor Academy Briefing: You Must Attend Flooring Industry Events

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Kyle Hedin
June 3, 2022
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I don’t want to stop learning or evolving. I want to know what is coming my way. I want to be involved and help influence where the industry goes in the future.


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What’s In My Truck: Installer Mario Fernandez, Corona, California

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Beth Miller
May 20, 2022
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Installer Mario Fernandez, owner of Fernandez Floor Covering, shows off two demo tools that have more than paid for themselves. 


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Floor Academy Briefing: How to Build Value Through Education and Ensure Success

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Kyle Hedin
May 18, 2022
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Kyle Hedin, owner of Illustrious Hardwoods and producer and host of the Floor Academy Podcast, walks us through how to set yourself apart through education.



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Chris Sessum

Contractor Spotlight May 2022 | Preferred Flooring—Chris Sessum

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Beth Miller
May 16, 2022
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Chris Sessum offers some helpful advice to installers on how to up their game and set themselves apart from the rest.


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How to Overcome the Slope to Drain Challenge Successfully

Scott Carothers
May 13, 2022
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Effectively installing the proper slope to drain as well as meeting the flatness requirement of the ANSI standard is challenging. Here, CTEF’s Scott Carothers walks us through the steps required to successfully install tile to achieve both. 


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Editor’s Letter: FCEF Basic Floor Covering Installation Program Students Step Up

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Beth Miller
May 2, 2022
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The eight students who graduated from the 10-week FCEF floor covering installation course showed tremendous determination in overcoming obstacles to be able to complete the program.


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What’s In My Truck: Installer Matt Garcia, San Angelo, Texas

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Beth Miller
April 22, 2022
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Installer Matt Garcia, owner of Craftsman Hardwood Flooring, shows off two tools that have upped his productivity.


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How To Successfully Make Tile Outside Corner Cuts

Scott Carothers
April 15, 2022
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Corner cuts on a job are inevitable, but they are tricky and can cost you both time and money. Scott provides a simple solution.


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