By Louis Iannaco

PENDLETON, S.C.—Installing ceramic tile the correct way isn’t easy. Education in the proper techniques of installing tile is something many in the industry could use and are actively searching for. Well, their search may be... more

DALTON—Throughout 2010, Mohawk University is rolling out new programs to help dealers manage tough economic times and find new avenues for... more

Washington, March 12, 2010 – Laminate flooring is inherently eco-friendly. It’s made with natural resources, it’s recyclable, and it’s free of air-damaging chemicals. But the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) knows that not all products... more

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2010 - The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) kicked-off its 2010 Installer Certification School this past February and remaining classes are filling fast... more

KANSAS CITY, MO.—ProSource of Milwaukee and Franklin, Wis., in conjunction with the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI), sponsored its first Installer Day, and more than 100 installers, assistants and remodelers... more

WASHINGTON—The 20-year old non-profit certifier of green products and services, Green Seal, is now offering an eco- friendly certification process for companies, called the Company Certification Program. The new development is... more

By Emily Hooper

Since greenwashing has become the new bad word in floor covering, companies are eager to validate their eco-friendly products and processes. While certifying people can hold certain connotations, certifying a manufacturing process or product is one of the most... more

By Matthew Spieler

HICKSVILLE, N.Y.—Add the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) to the growing list of organizations and companies to join forces with the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) in order to promote quality and professional installation... more

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, has announced the 2010 edition of its annual Total Solutions Business and Technical Conference slated for November will now be held in concurrence with... more

The National Tile Contractors Association has announced a renewed and expanded sponsorship program with Daltile in 2010 for a series of training and educational seminars to benefit professional tile contractors, architects and designers. Daltile will sponsor up to 70 NTCA workshops across... more