The students participating in the FCEF 10-week installation program worked with sheet goods in week three. With the help of some donations from Congoleum, they installed their first sheet vinyl floor.

Installer Billy Graham, owner of Legacy Flooring, showcases a pair of BIHUI TPR Waterproof Knee Pads he cannot do without.

During week 2 of the FCEF Basic Installation Flooring Program, the students step out of the classroom and into the training space where they get hands-on experience learning to install laminate.

Let’s face it—someone has to pay when an installation goes awry. But how do you know if the person responsible for passing judgment is going to tell the truth?

Sometimes all we need is a little perspective. Flooring industry events are a great way to do just that!

P.J. Arthur, CEO and founder, Natural Fiber Installer Certification (NFIC), started installing carpet with his father. That knowledge led to 50 plus years installing, and through NFIC, he seeks to help others do the same. 

Adrian Simpson, operations manager for Carpet Call Floor Centre, in Victoria, Australia, walks us through the company’s humble beginnings, the installer crisis in Australia and Carpet Call’s international recruitment efforts. 

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

Chris Sessum offers some helpful advice to installers on how to up their game and set themselves apart from the rest.

During week three of the 10-week Basic Flooring Installation Program, Joe Cea, technical specialist, Congoleum, worked with the students, giving them tips and tricks on installing resilient flooring donated by Congoleum.