November/December 2021 | Floor Covering Installer

Floor Covering Installer's 2021 Installation Awards

Honoring Professional Flooring Installers and Their Work

November 1, 2021

The FCI Installation Awards honor the most creative installers and interesting installations in a range of flooring categories, in both residential and commercial settings.

Reasons to Invest in a Radiant Heating System

Dustin Prevete

November 3, 2021

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While floor heating practices have been around for centuries, thanks to evolving modern technology, radiant heating systems have gone from an uncommon nicety exclusively seen in wealthy estates, to an eco-friendly and affordable concept that more homeowners are utilizing than ever before.

Understanding the Cold Weld Process for Vinyl Sheet Flooring

Don Styka

November 15, 2021

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I understand the techniques required to be successful when heat welding and the on-going challenges locating trained installers qualified to heat weld, however, it’s just as important to use skilled installers when cold welding a seam.

Flooring Installers, Know Your Worth

Danielle Clair Simpson

November 15, 2021

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By day, Kyle Hedin is the owner of Illustrious Hardwoods in Mesa, Arizona, and by night, he is host of the Floor Academy Podcast. No matter the topic(s) of the week, the underlying message remains the same: you are worth it—worth the time, effort and energy it takes to strengthen yourself, your craft, your business and your pockets.

Winners of the 2021 Flooring Installation Awards

Jon Namba

November 1, 2021

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It’s always a treat to end the year celebrating the winners of our Installation Awards.

Managing Labor and Supply Shortages

Jon Namba

November 6, 2021

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By definition, it seems we’re riding the perfect storm after the start of the pandemic last year, and now, as the aftermath is continuing in 2021, we’re faced with all types of shortages—a shortage of products and on top of that a shortage of labor.

Warmly Yours on Radiant Heating Systems

Danielle Clair Simpson

November 3, 2021

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With the popularity and accessibility of these systems on the rise, it’s important that installers know what it takes to work with them.

Contractor Spotlight November/December 2021 | Dottie Bonn, A Girls Flooring Company

Katie Rork

November 1, 2021

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Dottie Bonn started installing floors out of necessity to feed her family as a single mother of five kids. After more than 20 years in the industry, she has started her own flooring installation company, A Girls Flooring Company, in Youngsville, North Carolina.

When to Use Grout or Sealant at Inside Corners on Tile Installations

Scott Carothers

November 22, 2021

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Grout goes in the grout joints and sealant goes in the locations designated as movement accommodation joints by the design professional or engineer, but sometimes it doesn’t work out as planned.

M-D Multi-Floor Underlayment System

November 8, 2021

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The M-D Multi-Floor underlayment system provides a durable subfloor preparation under all floating floor surface materials such as laminate, hardwood, carpet and, luxury vinyl.