Chris Glanville has also been closely associated with the National Institute of Carpet & Floorlayers (N.I.C.F). This is the principle trade body responsible for determining professional standards within the carpet and floorcoverings industry.

Established in 1979 by a group of West Country fitters who were keen to raise standards and establish a professional image, the Institute has grown to a membership of over 400, stretching from Cornwall to Scotland.


Training is a vital element of Institute activity, with members progressing from Student through to Master Fitter status, achieved after written and practical examinations.


Members also display their skills at the Carpet Fitter of the Year competitions, in which Chris Glanville has played a pivotal role as judge.

Chris Glanville is also the First National Assessor for the N.I.C.F and is deemed to be one of the leading experts in power stretching techniques.

Both Chris Glanville and the N.I.C.F. are advocates of best practice as set out in BS 5325 - British Standards Code of Practice for the Installation of Textile Floorcoverings.

N.I.C.F. members were closely involved in the preparation and drafting of the most recent issue of BS 5325, published in 1996.

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