As FCEF grows its list of technical colleges where flooring installation training is available, they’re looking for more suppliers to step up and help support the students.
The International Surface Event (TISE) kicked off the second regional installation competition in St. Louis, Missouri, at the National Wood Flooring Association's training facility.
These workshops are free afternoon or evening events, open to tile installers and contractors, as well as sales personnel and the A&D community – anyone who wants to learn more about standards-based installation practices.
Ditra-Heat-PS features a nominal 1/4" (5.5 mm) thickness to minimize tile assembly thickness and reduce transitions to lower surface coverings. Ditra-Heat-Duo-PS is 5/16" (8 mm) thick and additionally offers sound control and a thermal break.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) hosted its first ever Flooring Futures Summit where it presented information on the progress thus far with training and education, donations—both financial and product, and what it still needs to accomplish the monumental task of remedying the shortage of qualified flooring installers.
The key to tile longevity is using the appropriate cleaning products immediately after installation and for the remainder of the installation’s life. Here are a few tips to prevent damage and maintain that beautiful tile floor finish.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is expanding its team to include a new Education Project Manager. Jen Zurn, a CFI-certified Hard Surface Installer, is excited to take on this new challenge and support the industry she is passionate about.
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) hosted its own trainers from across its network of schools, including Arizona, Chicago, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Northern and Southern California, Philadelphia and Texas, to learn more about concrete surface preparation.