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.

What’s in My Truck: Installer Roland Thompson

Danielle Clair Simpson

June 17, 2021

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Frederick, Maryland-based installer Roland Thompson shares his favorite go-to installation tools.

TISE Opens In-Person with a Familiar Excitement and Buzz

Danielle Clair Simpson

June 16, 2021

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The flooring industry celebrates the return of TISE in-person, happening today through Friday, June 18.

Commercial Carpet Installation How-To

Danielle Clair Simpson

June 14, 2021

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Misty Gravley, program manager, Mohawk One, walks you through the tools you'll need and the strategies to keep in mind when installing commercial carpet.

Looking at Concrete Moisture Testing Differently

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May 10, 2021

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Based on his research, Dean Craft is challenging us to look at new ways to address this hot topic.

What’s in My Truck: iQ426 Cyclonic Dust Extractor with HEPA Filtration

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April 14, 2021

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Installer Ken Ballin of Skyro Floors shares his favorite tool.

Intricate Hardwood Installations Done Right

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April 13, 2021

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With the popularity of intricate hardwood patterns rising comes the need for advanced installation skill and know-how. We checked in with hardwood installation experts to find out what you need to know to install these floors beautifully and properly.

Shower Installation Solutions

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March 26, 2021

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Enhanced style and design sophistication have fully discovered the shower space in recent years. While these designs and innovations elevate the look, they also elevate the complexity of shower projects, and manufacturers are responding with shower installation systems and solutions to get the job done.

What's in My Truck

Installer Jake Bailey Shares His Go-To Tools

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March 21, 2021

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Installer Jake Bailey, residential flooring lead ceramic installer, H.J. Martin and Son shares his favorite tools.

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What's in My Truck: Shawn Kreutzberg Shares His Favorite Saw and Vacuum

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February 4, 2021

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New to FCI, the What’s in My Truck series will highlight just that: flooring installers’ go-to products that they keep on hand.

FCI 2020 Installation Awards

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December 3, 2020

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While our industry as a whole experienced many firsts this year, one thing about 2020 remained the same: our desire here at FCI to showcase the extraordinary talent, craftsmanship and skill of the flooring installation industry.

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What’s in My Truck: Installer Roland Thompson

TISE Opens In-Person with a Familiar Excitement and Buzz

Commercial Carpet Installation How-To

Looking at Concrete Moisture Testing Differently

What’s in My Truck: iQ426 Cyclonic Dust Extractor with HEPA Filtration

Intricate Hardwood Installations Done Right

Shower Installation Solutions

Installer Jake Bailey Shares His Go-To Tools

What's in My Truck: Shawn Kreutzberg Shares His Favorite Saw and Vacuum

FCI 2020 Installation Awards

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