The NICF, National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (formerly the National Institute of Carpet Fitters), was formed in 1979.

The aim of the NICF was to promote excellence within the field of carpet fitting, understanding and awareness of the British Standards Code of Practice for the installation of textile floor coverings, and to provide assurance of quality of workmanship to the public.
National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers

The NICF Council has always listened to the views of its membership and as a result in 1998 rebranded as the National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers in order to recognise those members who were multi skilled and also attract additional members including vinyl fitters, wood and laminate fitters and vinyl tile fitters.

In 1998 the NICF in conjunction with the Contract Flooring Association formed the Flooring Industry Training Association, FITA, and set up a state of the art training facility, this is now well established within the industry and is the premier training facility in the UK. Courses are run regularly throughout the year and are for newcomers to the trade as well as experienced fitters wishing to improve their skills. For more information about FITA please visit www.fita.co.uk

The NICF is a highly respected organisation within the flooring industry and is active in promoting the skilled floorlayer.

There are many benefits of being a member of a successful trade organisation. Find out what NICF membership can do for your business and how we can offer the reassurance of quality and professionalism to your customers.

Our Criteria section offers you information on our various Membership categories and the criteria for Master Fitter assessments. FInd out what it takes to achieve our highest category of membership.

Greendale Carpets & Floorings is a not-for-profit mutual trading company owned by a group of independent flooring retailers, uniting to benefit from the buying power equivalent to larger rivals.

Greendale is the only member owned buying group with it's own stockholding facility.

Co-founded by the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) and the National Institute of Carpet & Floorlayers (NICF) to provide specialist training for the floorcovering industry, FITA is an independent, not-for-profit organisation — by industry, for industry. We have two specialist training centres at Loughborough and Kirkcaldy with fully equipped practical and lecture areas.

Improve knowledge and efficiency
Increase the range of products you fit
Complete jobs with greater confidence
Increase customer recommendations
Maximise profits through all of the above
Train using some of the latest products and technology donated by major manufacturers
Excellent course reviews—over 90% of attendees rate our instructors 10/10

Our instructors have extensive knowledge of the flooring industry. They will teach you the skills you need to increase your knowledge and abilities, maximising your potential to increase your earning power. FITA also enjoys the support of a considerable number of suppliers who freely donate materials, accessories and tools.

FITA offer more than 20 flooring training courses at various levels. The range of courses means that there are basic courses to suit real beginners in the industry as well as upskilling courses aimed at professional floorlayers with a number of years' experience of installing flooring.

FITA are able to offer bespoke courses for companies wishing to have training tailored to their specific requirements 

SEBO are the world’s leading maker of professional upright vacuum cleaners offering both heavy duty and lightweight models. SEBO are renowned for the quality and performance of their products. Made in Germany, SEBO machines are used in commercial environments throughout the world. Hospitals, hotels, airports, offices, shops - all appreciate the reliability, performance and productivity of SEBO vacuum cleaners. SEBO offer an extensive range of machines, so that whether it is for vacuum cleaners, hard floor polishing, and carpet cleaning, SEBO have it covered.

Likewise Floors are one of the largest floorcovering distributors in the UK. Our extensive product range includes carpet, vinyl, laminate, LVT, artificial grass and more.

UK manufacturer, distributor and supplier, Furlong Flooring, is bringing a wide range of new flooring launches to the show this year.

The new and updated ranges reflect Furlong Furlong’s commitment to offering choice across all its flooring options, from luxury deep-pile carpets to hard-wearing vinyl, and all come with the company’s industry-leading warranties and service commitments.

Exciting new surprises, must-see flooring innovations and market leading features will be the order of the day for visiting retailers to Furlong’s stand P450. This year has already got off to an exciting start with the relaunch of Furlong’s bestselling twist carpet range, Trident, and the introduction of new colour options and features. These visually appealing and easy-to-fit carpets are available in a variety of warm and cool tones that have been professionally designed to suit both residential and commercial environments, allowing you to keep up-to-date on current flooring trends no matter the space. This innovative range has the added benefit of being commercially-rated stain resistant with easy care qualities.

The UK-based family business offers reliable solutions for every room in the home and as a trusted single supplier, it is committed to its customers’ needs. Furlong’s mission is to offer only the most stylish, contemporary and well-fitting flooring whilst helping clients sell to their customers in order to build their business and reputation.