David Zack is a highly experienced flooring inspector specializing in floorcovering claims across Phoenix, Arizona, and neighboring areas. With a tenure in the flooring industry dating back to 1988, David obtained his certification as a Flooring Inspector in 1991. He boasts a wealth of experience, having authored essential guides such as “The Carpet Book-Claims Guide” and “The Ultimate Carpet Manufacturing, Inspection and Claims Training Manual.” Additionally, David is the mastermind behind FloorDetective.com, a comprehensive platform dedicated to resolving floor covering issues. David’s professional journey includes stints in material testing laboratories, ownership of two carpet cleaning businesses, and a managerial role at Chrysler Corporation for 12 years. Since 2001, he has conducted over 17,000 residential flooring inspections and corrections, specializing in side match, shearing, steaming, spot dyeing, and pile lifting techniques. In 2012, David embarked on the development of FloorDetective.com, which has since garnered approximately 2500 subscribers across the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. This platform has been enriched by the contributions of over 40 flooring experts, further solidifying its status as an indispensable resource. David’s expertise is underscored by a plethora of certifications, including:

• NWFA Hardwood Inspector
• IICRC Senior Practicing Carpet Inspector
• IICRC Carpet Cleaning
• IICRC Water Damaged Restoration
• IICRC Basic Repair
• NALFA Laminate Inspector
• AFS Master Color Blender
• IIFCI Tile Inspector
• IIFCU Resilient/LVT Inspector
• Stone Forensics – Tile and Stone Inspector
• FDET Carpet Inspector
• FDET Hardwood and Laminate Inspector
• FDET Resilient Inspector
• FCITS LVT Inspector
• ITS Hardwood Inspector
• ITS Laminate Inspector
• ITS LVT Inspector

 Education:• Florida Junior College 1981-1982• Macomb County Community College 1984 – 1989• Detroit College of Business 1996-1997 (Dean’s List)• Oakland University 1995 – 1996• IICRC Inspector Certification 1991• AFS Side Match Pro Schooling 2001• NWFA Hardwood Inspector Certification 2004• IICRC Water Damage Schooling• IICRC Carpet Repair Schooling• Pergo Installation Schooling – 2001• AFS Commercial Carpet Inspector – 2008• Howard Brickman – Advanced Wood Floor Training 2007• NAFLA Laminate Floor Certification 2011• ITS – Resilient Training 2015• CTEF – Ceramic Tile Installation Training May 2016• Virginia Tech – Wood Science Class for Hardwood Flooring June 2016• Mohawk Hardwood Inspector Summit – Virginia 2016• Shaw Hardsurface Flooring Symposium – Dalton – Through The Guild- October 2016