Danielle Clair Simpson has worked with BNP Media’s flooring publications in various capacities since 2012. Currently as managing editor of Floor Covering Installer and Floor Trends, she continues to learn and grow within the industry. Danielle has a degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University and a master’s degree in public relations and organizational communication from Wayne State University.

Celebrate Your 2020 Wins

Danielle Clair Simpson

October 5, 2020

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The coronavirus has presented our industry with several never-before-seen challenges and roadblocks, but we’ve done what we can to quickly regroup, readjust and reconfigure in order to move our industry forward as best we can.

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The Future of Flooring is in Our Hands

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Danielle Clair Simpson

October 5, 2020

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We can’t look to the future of flooring without considering and encouraging the next generation of installers.

Installation 101: Tips for Stair Treads and Transitions

Danielle Clair Simpson

June 2, 2020

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Floor Covering Installer recently asked an expert on how to successfully install these flooring accessories.

Shaw Contract Revolutionizes Moisture Management from the Ground Up

Danielle Clair Simpson

May 8, 2020

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Moisture-related flooring failures continue to be one of the biggest headaches on the job, resulting in commercial property owners spending well over $1 billion annually on moisture remediation and subsequent flooring replacement.

Looking Ahead at Wood Trends

Danielle Clair Simpson

May 5, 2020

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Trending forward, Leslie Smith, along with Christina Rowe, DuraSeal senior product manager, gave National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Expo attendees a virtual overview of where hardwood is heading in terms of color and design, as it remains consumers’ favorite flooring choice.

Floor Covering Installer's 2019 Installation Award Winners

Danielle Clair Simpson

December 10, 2019

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In the sixth edition of our FCI Installation Awards, we were yet again blown away by the talent, craftsmanship and skill of the flooring installation industry.

Laticrete Meets Fashion with Glass Dress in Murano

Danielle Clair Simpson

October 19, 2018

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Laticrete’s Spectralock Pro Grout transcended from the floor to fashion at the 47th Annual Glass Art Society Conference held on the Venetian island of Murano, Italy.

Manufacturer Roundtable: Advances in Grouts and Mortars

Danielle Clair Simpson

June 15, 2018

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From the convenience and ease of pre-mixed grouts to the tenacious grip of mortars for large and heavy tile, we sat down to discuss the latest advancements in grouts and mortars with those that know them best.

FCICA Convention in Biloxi One of Most Highly Attended

Danielle Clair Simpson

May 14, 2018

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The Flooring Contractors Association’s (FCICA) membership was “in it to win it” at this year’s annual convention in Biloxi, Miss.

Distributors Convene in Colorado Springs for NAFCD+NBMDA Annual Convention

Danielle Clair Simpson

February 16, 2018

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The membership of the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) joined for three days of educational sessions and business connection at the 2017 Annual Convention.

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