Surfaces 2012 continued its focus on education for installers with a wide range of seminars and demonstrations covering all aspects of the flooring installation trade.

There’s nothing more frustrating than starting a job only to find out that you’re missing a key tool.

Having the right tools is essential for any installer, and can mean the difference between a great installation and a potential call-back.

One of the most important aspects of learning the flooring installation trade is how to select and use the right tools for any type of flooring.

This year marks the eighth anniversary of FCI’s annual Underlayment and Subfloor Preparation Reference Guide, which has proved to be very popular with our readers.

Installers from across the nation returned to Kansas City, Mo. for the opening day of The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association’s 18th annual Convention in Kansas City, Mo., August 11-13.

Improper selection and usage of adhesives are common causes of installation failures for carpet, resilient and hardwood applications.

Carpet One Floor & Home members from across the United States and Canada came together for the group’s 2011 Summer Convention, held Jul7 26-28 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

More than 180 leading manufacturers exhibited the latest innovations in hardwood flooring and related accessories at the 2011 National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Convention, held April 26-29 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.

Recently I attended the National Wood Flooring Association’s annual convention in San Diego, where wood flooring contractors and retailers from across the country meet to see the latest wood flooring products, finishes and other installation tools.