2023 February

FCI: Floor Covering Installer

In the February 2023 issue of FCI, learn how M&M's Word Shanghai used the Bona Resilient Flooring Renewal System to transform the flagship store's worn LVT with no downtime.

Case Study: A Resilient Makeover at M&M’s World Shanghai

February 6, 2023

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The Bona Resilient Flooring Renewal System provided a swift and eco-friendly way to renew a worn resilient floor.

Contractor Spotlight| The Enchanted Floorist—Nate Hall

Beth Miller

February 1, 2023

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Nate Hall, owner, The Enchanted Floorist, talks about overcoming addiction issues and tax trouble before building a successful installation business.

How to Use Federal Funds to Boost Your Installer Employee Pool

Van Church Erin Albrecht

January 20, 2023

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Federal funding is available through the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Department called the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Editor’s Letter: Passing on the Trade Legacy, a Resilient Refresh and Word Choice

Beth Miller

February 23, 2023

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Learn more about your installer community and why it’s important to choose your words wisely.

the power of words in your flooring installation business

Floor Academy Briefing: The Terms You Use Matter

Kyle Hedin

February 20, 2023

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Rethinking the terms we use to describe ourselves and our clients could benefit both in the end. Here are just a few that could make a difference.

Joshua Crossman's flooring installation crew

What’s My Legacy: Joshua Crossman, Yelm, Washington

Beth Miller

February 13, 2023

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See how Joshua Crossman is passing on the trades to his family and others willing to learn.

NFIC: The Importance of Mastering Hand Sewing

P J Arthur

January 18, 2023

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P.J. Arthur, CEO and founder, Natural Fiber Installer Certification (NFIC), traces the history of carpet and how the need for flooring installers with hand sewing skills has evolved. He shares information on the new training facility located in Jasper, Georgia.

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