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Looking to upgrade the floors in your home?
Find a professional flooring fitter in your area with the NICF Directory.
You can also search for retailers or flooring inspections, for all your flooring needs.
nicfltd.org.uk/NICF-Director…
Want to refresh your knowledge on site conditions? 🔄
The NICF Guide to Domestic Flooring covers many topics. In fact, it’s packed with practical advice on the things installers deal with every day.
Take a look:
nicfltd.org.uk/NICF-Guide-to…
Meet NICF member Mathew Parkinson 👋
Training has been a key part of Mathew’s journey as a flooring fitter, from apprentice to Master Fitter, while making it to the finals of the Fitter of the Year competition.
It’s great to have you as part of the NICF community, Mathew.
It’s World Mental Health Day 🌍
The NICF is a community where flooring fitters can connect, talk and support each other.
This World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting the importance of community, connection and conversation.
We’re holding our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 3rd November 2026! 📣
This will be a hybrid event, in-person at Unilin Flooring UK & Ireland in Liverpool, L33 7XB, and online via Zoom.
As a member of the NICF, please RSVP to [email protected] by Monday 26th October.
Another great year at Harrogate Flooring Show!
Thank you to everyone who came to chat, asked questions and took a real interest in what the NICF has to offer.
Couldn’t make it but want to learn more? Speak to your Regional Representative today:
nicfltd.org.uk/NICF-Regional…
Are you an NICF member looking to grow your knowledge? Develop the skills to act as an inspector for flooring installation complaints!
Email [email protected] to learn more about our inspector training courses. The cost is £375.00 plus VAT per person.
Looking for a flooring fitter near you?
The NICF Directory is a simple way to find professional installers in your area.
Search the Directory:
nicfltd.org.uk/NICF-Director…
Need a quick refresher on domestic flooring?
The NICF Guide to Domestic Flooring is packed with practical advice on the things installers deal with every day, from site conditions and estimating to underlay and health and safety.
Take a look: nicfltd.org.uk/NICF-Guide-to…
For NICF Master Fitter Craig Emery, membership is about much more than the practical benefits.
“Being part of NICF is important to me because it gives my customers confidence that I’m a trusted installer and helps promote my business.”
Find out more: nicfltd.org.uk/NICF-Benefits…
The Flooring Show 2026 opens today!
We're in Hall Q, right next to the Fitter of the Year competition.
Whether you’re already a member, thinking about joining, or simply fancy a chat about the industry, come and say hello!
It is with great sadness that the NICF remembers Ian James, a long standing and dedicated member of the Institute, whose commitment to the NICF spanned three decades.
The NICF extends its sincere condolences to Ian’s family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.
We want to celebrate the skill, craftsmanship and professionalism of our members, and your content could be featured across NICF social media, newsletters and member spotlights.
Got something you’re proud of? Send it our way:
☎️0115 958 3077
📧 [email protected]
One week to go!
Next weekend, five carpet fitters will arrive in Harrogate ready to compete for the title of Fitter of the Year 2026 – Carpet.
Heading to Harrogate? Come along, support the finalists and help us celebrate 10 years of Fitter of the Year.
nicfltd.org.uk/FOTY-Competit…
At 15, Natasha persuaded a local carpet fitter to let her work with him once a week, now 20, she's a skilled flooring installer.
For Natasha, becoming an NICF member was about more than recognition. It was about giving customers confidence from the moment she arrives on site.
