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Flooring SPECIALISTTHE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF CFI Flooring SPECIALISTTHE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF CFI Flooring Specialist Summer 2026 3Vol. 6 No. 3 | Summer 2026The International Certified Flooring Installers Association, Inc. (CFI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving flooring installation in the residential and commercial fields through training and certification. Since 1993, CFI has been recognized as one of the flooring industry%u2019s most prestigious and beneficial platforms for not only flooring installers, but flooring professionals worldwide.CFI provides educational resources for the flooring community, such as hands-on training in all recognized installation applications. CFI supports the professional development of the flooring industry by hosting training for installers at all levels, certifications for those looking to continue education, and seminars for flooring associates. CFI is committed to revolutionize, encourage and benefit the people of the flooring industry.On the Cover:A San Antonio home got a real upgrade with hand-sewn woven Wilton runners on its staircase. See Case Study beginning on page 16. Photo courtesy of Jorge Orta.Table of ContentsColumnsA Word from John McHale 4Member News 34Industry News 36 JG MEDIA GROUP LLC: 4607 Lakeview Canyon RdSte 560, Westlake Village,CA 91361Sales Manager/Co-PublisherDan Lipmandanlipman@pacbell.net805-368-7379Editor/Co-Publisher:Jeff Goldenjgmediagroupllc@gmail.com805-444-1472CFI STAFF:Jen Zurnjzurn@cfiinstallers.orgContactus@cfiinstallers.orgFor subscription information, please contact CFI.CFI National Office855 Abutment Rd Ste 1Dalton, GA 30721816-231-4646All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or part without the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for the content or representations in the submitted advertisements, or product claims and representations.SENIOR EDITOR:Michael Chmieleckimpchmielecki@gmail.com603-203-993324 Jobsite Preparedness for Severe Weather10 PLC Concrete: The New Reality Under Your Feet 30 Vacuums and Dust Collection Systems6 Synergy 2026 Convention Preview New CFI Opportunities and Partnerships27 Summer CFI Chapter Events and Training22 The Flooring Industry, AI and the Future8 Taking Stock of Heroes Inside and Outside the Industry14 Four Cities Hosting TISE Installer of the Year Regionals16 Case Study: Orta Installs Hand-Sewn Runner in San Antonio18 Take Care of Your Greatest Tool: Yourself28 Preventing Rigid Core Flooring Failures32 Vacuums and Dust Collection Systems (Spanish) Flooring SPECIALISTTHE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF CFI SUMMER 2026 | VOL. 6 NO. 3 WWW.CFIINSTALLERS.ORG Synergy 2026 Convention PreviewPLC Concrete: The New Reality Under Your FeetFour Cities Hosting TISE Installer of the Year RegionalsCase Study: Orta Installs Hand-Sewn Runner in San AntonioThe Flooring Industry, AI and the FutureJobsite Preparedness for Severe WeatherVacuums and Dust Collection SystemsBrought to you by:
