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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…

Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS), a division of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), is bringing its premier Complete Inspector Certification Class to Toronto, Canada, August 5–8, 2025. This intensive program is designed to equip flooring professionals with the knowledge and skills to inspect, evaluate, and resolve issues across all surface types. This…

The Natural Fiber Installers Certification (NFIC) has revealed its new logo, marking a significant milestone for the organization and the final step in unifying all World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) entities under a cohesive brand direction. This alignment reflects more than visual consistency—it represents a shared purpose and a powerful collective identity across the WFCA…

The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announces that Executive Vice President Ralph Falavinha is stepping down from his position to focus on the growing demands of his family’s business. “Following the retirement of WFCA’s COO Steve Abernathy, Ralph provided transitional leadership to CFI at a crucial time, providing the stability and direction that were essential for…

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) today announced the appointment of flooring‑industry veterans Larry Flick and Darren Harrison to its Executive Committee. Their addition enhances the Association’s strategic depth as the WFCA continues to champion education, advocacy, and innovation across the floor‑covering sector. The new appointments follow a leadership transition as Adam Nonn steps away to focus on…

Certified Flooring Installers (CFI), a division of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), today unveiled a bold new logo and refreshed brand identity—marking a new chapter for the organization that has set the standard in flooring-installation training and certification since 1993. The update is part of a recent rebranding effort within the WFCA family, which…

Expanded role underscores WFCA’s commitment to strengthening high-quality training across its key industry divisions. The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is pleased to announce that Dave Garden, who most recently served as Executive Director of Education for Certified Flooring Installers (CFI), has transitioned into a newly created role as WFCA Master Instructor. In this expanded…

A new chapter in industry collaboration begins with the launch of the Synergy Convention & Expo — an event designed to bring together flooring professionals from across multiple organizations and disciplines for a unified, purpose-driven experience. Previously called “Elevate, CFI FCICA Annual Convention & Trade Show”, Synergy Convention & Expo will mark the third year…

Tornado season is here. For members of the flooring industry, tornadoes pose a significant danger for buildings, inventory, equipment, vehicles, and most importantly, your employees. Whether you’re running a busy showroom, managing a warehouse full of materials, or sending installers to job sites, here are tips for staying safe. Prepare before tornadoes strike: Planning ahead…