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

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.

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

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.

Crystal Sims, crew lead for family-owned Preferred Flooring, returned to The International Surface Event to compete in the Installer of the Year Competition Finals.

Kyle Hedin, owner of Illustrious Hardwoods and producer and host of the Floor Academy Podcast, advises that following the instructions during an install can increase profits while minimizing your liability.

Not all tile is created equal. This is not to infer that we are talking about the size, shape or thickness, but rather the durability of the tile in extreme environments.

In this month's Contractor Spotlight, installer Marquis Wright talks about his dicey beginnings, how he landed his first installation gig, the next steps for Mr. Wright Flooring and more.

Jon Namba, editorial director, and Beth Miller, managing editor, walk the Surfaces show floor in search of installation tools and products that help you get the job done quicker and better. 

Jon Namba takes us on a final walkthrough of his basement remodel where he and his crew had to remedy an enormous crack in the slab.