2022 May

In the May 2022 issue of FCI, we share special coverage of the FCEF 10-week basic flooring installation program, advice for installers on how to up their game and set themselves apart, and more.

Resilient Flooring: How to Heat Mold WPC to a Raised Area

Chaz McKinney

May 5, 2022

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Chaz McKinney, owner of CAM Flooring in Newaygo, Michigan, walks us through how to mold resilient floorcovering to fit a raised place in the floor.

Contractor Spotlight May 2022 | Preferred Flooring—Chris Sessum

Beth Miller

May 16, 2022

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

Time Savers: Three Grout & Adhesive Technologies for the Dynamic Tiler

John McIntyre

May 9, 2022

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Who doesn’t want to save time...or money? John McIntyre, national technical manager, Sika, reveals three products to help achieve both.

Dave Garden instructing class on tile pattern

Editor’s Letter: FCEF Basic Floor Covering Installation Program Students Step Up

Beth Miller

May 2, 2022

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The eight students who graduated from the 10-week FCEF floor covering installation course showed tremendous determination in overcoming obstacles to be able to complete the program.

hardwood installation training with Lenny Hall

The Journey to Floor Covering Installer

Beth Miller

May 3, 2022

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Eight students got the opportunity to work hands-on with every flooring type during the Floor Covering Education Foundation’s 10-week basic installer course. Hear more about their journey.

Congoleum Donates Materials to FCEF 10-Week Installer Course

Beth Miller

May 4, 2022

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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.

How to Overcome the Slope to Drain Challenge Successfully

Scott Carothers

May 13, 2022

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Effectively installing the proper slope to drain as well as meeting the flatness requirement of the ANSI standard is challenging. Here, CTEF’s Scott Carothers walks us through the steps required to successfully install tile to achieve both.

Floor Academy Briefing: How to Build Value Through Education and Ensure Success

Kyle Hedin

May 18, 2022

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Kyle Hedin, owner of Illustrious Hardwoods and producer and host of the Floor Academy Podcast, walks us through how to set yourself apart through education.

How Training and Trust Combine to Help Flooring Installers Grow in New Markets

John McGrath Jr.

May 23, 2022

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John McGrath, executive director, INSTALL, provides a few tips on how to expand your business into new markets.

Carpet Call Floor Centre in Australia Issues the Call for Flooring Installers

Beth Miller

May 25, 2022

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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.

Customer-Centric Innovation at the Heart of Grout and Mortar Products

Mitch Hawkins

May 11, 2022

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Mitch Hawkins, director, technical services, highlights the most recent grout and mortar innovations to elevate your project and save you money.

Sinclair Duro Stripper and Wolff Duro Stripper

What’s In My Truck: Installer Mario Fernandez, Corona, California

Beth Miller

May 20, 2022

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

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo will take place as a in-person exhibits and hybrid virtual event January 31-Februrary 2, 2023.