RFCI — The Resilient Floor Covering Institute T
he Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) is all about resilient flooring… and resilient flooring is all about sustainability, durability, affordability and style. Resilient flooring encompasses a surprisingly wide variety of hard surface floor coverings. This includes products such as vinyl tile, vinyl composition tile, sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and planks, rubber, polymeric, and linoleum. RFCI, a nonprofit industry trade association, represents manufacturers responsible for more than 95% of all resilient flooring marketed throughout North America. The group includes manufacturers of resilient flooring as well as suppliers of raw materials, additives and associated flooring products such as wall base, moldings and stair treads. Based in LaGrange, Georgia, RFCI has spearheaded many of the sustainability initiatives in the resilient industry. The organization serves as a clearinghouse for information on the industry and helps educate home owners, designers, architects and facility managers about resilient flooring. Visit www.rfci.com, RFCI’s award-winning website, to learn more about:
• I deas for flooring products, colors and patterns. Our Idea Gallery showcases a multitude of products and highlights creative installations in homes and businesses. •T he performance and durability of resilient flooring. Our Knowledge Center makes the technical understandable. •S ustainability standards and how to evaluate the environmental attributes of the flooring product you’re considering. Our infographics make sustainability terms easy to follow. •G uidelines and recommended work practices for installing and removing resilient flooring. It’s all about floor preparation and having the right tools on hand. •M aintenance and cleaning tips that keep your floors looking their best. •T he latest news from the industry and links to all RFCI member companies. Feel free to contact RFCI through www.rfci.com for help on work practices, installation, maintenance and product information. ¢
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