NAFCT is hosting a three-day training event at Mapei’s facility in Calhoun, Georgia on February 21 – 23. The event will offer participants the ability to complete two certifications for Subfloor Prep and Resilient Modular Installation.

The five-week program, which is a modified version of the Certified Flooring Installer Program, will launch in June and cover hard and soft surface installation.  

The winners of The International Surface Event (TISE) National Installer of the Year Competition were announced on Thursday, February 2 on the Surfaces Stage. Eight competitors spent two days working on complex work orders in the carpet and wood categories. 

Schönox presented Michael Halebian & Co. with the 2022 Smooth Performer Award in recognition of their high level of support, dedication, and partnership with Schönox. The award was announced during the TISE Surfaces show in Las Vegas.

Schluter Systems launches the new DITRA-HEAT-E-RS1 smart thermostat designed for the Schluter-DITRA-HEAT floor warming system. The smart thermostat offers third-party integration with popular voice and home assistants, like Google Home, Apple Home, and Alexa.

Küberit USA will debut its new integrated process for profile selection, sample acquisiiton, and resources for specification support at this week’s TISE Surfaces (booth 4215) and NAHB Builders (booth C8941) trade shows in Las Vegas.  

Schönox HPS North America will debut a new prime-and-fill-in-one subfloor product and introduce two other strategically-sized packages this week at the TISE Surfaces (booth 5413) and NAHB Builders (booth C8939) shows in Las Vegas, each resulting from customer needs identified in the field.

The International Surface Event (TISE) Installer of the Year Competition Final starts Tuesday, January 31. Eight finalists from the regional competitions held last year will compete for the title of National Installer of the Year in the hardwood and carpet categories. 

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) provides Online Tile And Stone Sales and Installation Courses designed to increase the employee's knowledge and skills in order to increase the profits of the company and to avoid costly problems.

Ohio Valley Flooring announced a strategic partnership to provide Schönox subfloor product technologies, training, and support across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania.