Written by INSTALL / December 30, 2022
*This series of episodes from Floor Trends Magazine’s TalkFloor podcast with INSTALL feature discussions with both current executive director David Gross and former director John T. McGrath, Jr.
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INSTALL Updated Carpet Installment Standards: Part One
In the first episode of an installment standards series, John McGrath, executive director, International Standards & Training Alliance (INSTALL), walks us through the most recent changes to INSTALL’s carpet standards, why these changes are so important and what that means for the installer and the customer.
INSTALL Updated Resilient Installment Standards: Part Two
In the second episode of the installment standards series, John McGrath, executive director, International Standards & Training Alliance (INSTALL), explains what has changed with the resilient category that has caused the need to make many changes to INSTALL’s standards that guide installers in a successful flooring installation.
INSTALL Apprenticeship Program Expansion
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John T. McGrath officially retired from his position as executive director, INSTALL, at the end of 2022 as David Gross took over at the helm. In this episode, McGrath talks about his career in the flooring industry and his plans for retirement, including spending time with his first grandson. Gross walks us through his extensive experience in the trades, specifically flooring and his plans for the future of INSTALL. Listen in as both McGrath and Gross take turns talking about the state of flooring installation education.