FCI: Floor Covering Installer targets the professional flooring installation community audience through its combined media resources of print, digital, TalkFloor (daily eNews) and our website, www.fcimag.com. FCI is the only trade publication entirely dedicated to the complete spectrum of flooring installation. FCI serves flooring installers, installation managers, contractors and the distributor network, providing focused, installation-related information on all types of flooring including carpet, ceramic and stone, hardwood, resilient and laminate, as well as the problems that may arise (such as moisture-related issues) and how to solve them. Serving both the residential and commercial markets, we offer instructional education through our how-to articles, best business practices columns and features on tools, techniques and the latest products. We also offer a full range of industry-specific videos, podcasts and webinars to keep our audience up to date and ahead of the curve.
Volume: 28 | Issue: 1 | Download
On the cover:
When it comes to commercial retail installations, there's a big push for haste, says Eduardo Martinez, owner of Fort Worth, Texas-based Martinez Commercial Flooring Services. In this month's reader-submitted cover photo, the Martinez Commercial Flooring Services' installation team shows just how quickly they moved to clear out their workspace and get started on the install, working within a tight window of when the store closed at 10 p.m. to when it was set to reopen the next morning at 8 a.m. "Forty- nine minutes after closing, we had already cleared out everything," said Martinez. The goal? To be so quick, you make it seem like you were never there, he says.
Volume: 27 | Issue: 9 | Download
On the cover: The seventh edition of the FCI Installation Awards proves that the flooring installation industry is still booming with talent. P. 22
Volume: 27 | Issue: 8 | Download
On the cover: Flooring contractors and industry organizations like INSTALL are investing in the future of hard surfaces. Read more on page 25.
Volume: 27 | Issue: 7 | Download
On the cover:
Laticretess Strata_Heat electric radiant floor heating system utilizes Thermal Diffusion Technology to distribute heat through the adhesive to eliminate cold spots and quickly achieve the desired floor temperature. Read more about advances in radiant heating systems on page 22.
Volume: 27 | Issue: 6 | Download
On the cover: CustomTech remediated moisture and controlled floor flatness at a new hospital. Read more about this fast-track health care project on page 28.
Volume: 27 | Issue: 5 | Download
On the cover: The curbless shower trend has grown due to its unique and appealing design aesthetic. Read more about the design and installation possibilities on page 22.
Volume: 27 | Issue: 4 | Download
On the cover: Once considered a niche product, gauged porcelain tile is now a popular choice. Custom's Will White walks us through a brief history of the product on page 26.
Volume: 27 | Issue: 3 | Download
On the cover: Through training, INSTALL is committed to raising the bar in silica awareness by reducing risk on job sites. Read more about the importance of the floorcovering industry complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Act's (OSHA) Silica Standard, and taking steps to curb silica dust exposure for men and women in the field on page 30.
Volume: 27 | Issue: 2 | Download
On the cover: From installers to project managers and business owners, women bring
a unique perspective and skillset to the jobsite. Read more about the efforts being made to attract more women to the industry on page 24.
Volume: 27 | Issue: 1 | Download
On the cover: Daltile's revolutionary floating floor system, RevoTile, installs in just three easy steps. Read more about this and other new products you can expect to see at TISE on page 18.
