Hands-on courses designed to align teams, reduce callbacks, and protect profit Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS) is opening registration for two retail flooring training courses this December. Both sessions feature the same comprehensive, hands-on curriculum—centered on communication, customer satisfaction, and installation best practices—offered on different dates and at separate host locations to provide…
Launching at tise 2026, this nationwide movement connects WFCA’s mission and members through live events across the country. The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is taking its mission on the road. Launching at The International Surface Event (tise) in January 2026, the “Step Up Tour” marks WFCA’s first nationwide effort to unite the flooring community,…
When Viridiana, a dedicated flooring professional with decades of hands-on experience in heat-set and laminate installation, suffered a massive stroke in June 2024, her life and livelihood changed in an instant. For decades, she built a career she loved—one grounded in craftsmanship, hard work, and pride. Outside of work, she tended to her garden, nurturing…
Honoring the visionaries who shaped the flooring industry The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is now accepting nominations for the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame, the highest honor in the flooring industry. Since its establishment in 1992, the Hall of Fame has recognized visionary leaders who shaped, elevated, and transformed the industry. Its 55…
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is pleased to announce the statewide rollout of the Skills for Success: Flooring Installation Technician course in partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). This collaboration brings high-quality flooring installation training to all 24 community and technical colleges across Alabama. Developed through the ACCS Innovation Center as part…
Pictured (left to right): Charlie Dilks, chief product officer; Tod Greenberg, chief information officer; and Eric Bernstein, chief executive officer, all of CCA Global Partners; and Andrea Blackbourn, executive director, FCIFLast week, the 23rd Annual Alan Greenberg Memorial Golf Tournament once again brought together leaders, partners, and supporters from across the flooring industry for a…
The NFIC team has been busy scheduling training classes across the country! Whether you’re looking to earn your Natural Fiber Installer Certification — the industry’s premier credential for woven and tufted wool flooring — or want to bring expert training to your local market, we’ve got you covered. Register now for one of these upcoming…
Registration for TISE 2026 is now open. Join us in Las Vegas, January 26-29 at Mandalay Bay. TISE is a carefully curated showcase that brings together influential professionals from across the flooring, stone, and tile sectors—creating a dynamic environment for exploration and growth. We look forward to seeing you – stop by booth #2507! WFCA…
Courses give flooring professionals the expertise and certification needed to reduce disputes, build trust, and protect consumers Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS), the industry’s most respected certifying body for flooring inspectors, today announced its expanded fall training calendar. These courses provide flooring professionals, including retailers, contractors, and inspectors, the opportunity to advance their…
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has introduced a new health and wellness program to help members lower healthcare costs and support their teams. Offered in partnership with Fill It Local, the program features 24/7 virtual care, prescription savings, and access to community-based pharmacies—without insurance or enrollment fees. The program includes: This program is offered…
President Trump’s signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act has delivered significant and lasting tax relief to small business owners in the flooring industry — a major win for members of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA). As many WFCA members know, most flooring dealers operate as Subchapter S corporations or Limited Liability…
It’s difficult to find words in the face of such heartbreaking loss. The floods that swept through Kerrville and the Texas Hill Country over the July 4th weekend have left families and entire communities grieving. What should have been a weekend of connection and celebration became a moment of unimaginable tragedy. For many, this place…