David Fowler began his flooring career as an apprentice installer under his stepfather, Butch Jensen, in 1999. Over the years, he expanded his flooring knowledge and installation skills, eventually starting his own company, "Floors by Dave," in 2005.
In 2011, David moved to Las Vegas, NV, where he collaborated with flooring subcontractors for Home Depot and Lowes. His passion for flooring led him to pursue a career in inspections. He began apprenticing as an inspector in March 2017 and purchased Desert Floor Inspections Inc. in April 2018.
Certifications and Education
- IVC Certification of Installation Training (June 2008)
- CFI Laminate I/Hardwood I Installer Certification #15582 (January 2012)
- NICFI Conference Attendee (October 2017)
- FCITS Certified Hard Surface Inspector (December 2017)
- NALFA Inspection Certification Class (January 2018)
- FCITS Certified Carpet Inspector (June 2018)
- FCITS Advanced LVT and Report Writing (January 2019)
- FCITS Certified Advanced Tile, Stone, and Glass Specialist (July 2019)
- FCITS Certified Advanced Resilient Floor Specialist (August 2019)
- NICFI Conference Attendee (October 2019)
- Shaw's Advanced Resilient Floor Presentation at NICFI (2019)
- NALFA Inspection Certification Class (January 2020)
- FCITS Inspector Expo (July 2020)
- FCITS Master (Advanced) Inspector (June 2021)
- NALFA Inspection Certification Class (March 2022)
- FCITS Re-Certification Course (January 2024)
-IICRC Basic and Advanced Spot & Stain Removal (May 2024)
-FCITS 2024 Inspector Expo (August 2024)
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Industry Events
- TISE (The International Surface Event), Surfaces Flooring Trade Show
- January 2012
- January 2018
- January 2019
- January 2020
- June 2021
- February 2022
- January 2024
Professional Affiliations
- National Institute of Certified Floor Covering Inspectors (NICFI)
- World Floor Covering Association (WFCA)
Experience
David's deep commitment to flooring excellence is reflected in his continuous education and active participation in industry events. His collaboration with industry leaders and extensive hands-on experience in flooring installation and inspection ensure thorough and professional service.
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David has also attended many industry educational webinars:
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National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Sep 12, 2019, Proper Prep and Installation Methods for Contemporary Tiling, Presented by Jim Olson
National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Oct 1, 2019, Evolution of Grout in Ceramic Tile & Stone Installations, Presented by Jim Olson
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BYK-Gardner April 23, 2020, Hardness & Flexibility of Coatings, Presented by Tinka Zavier
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National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), May 7, 2020, Installing and Specifying Floor Heating as a Primary Heat Source, Presented by Jim Olson
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National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), May 19, 2020, Why Movement Joints are Essential for a Successful Tile Installation, Presented by Andy Acker
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National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), June 11, 2020, Cleaning, Sealing and Troubleshooting Solutions for Porcelain and Stone Surfaces in Today’s Environment, Presented by Jim Olson
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National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), March 2, 2021, TCNA and ANSI; Specifying Successful Tile and Stone Systems by the Book, Presented by Mapei and Jim Olson.