Texas Best Flooring Company Inc
David Hill
Hardwood installerTile installerLaminate installerLuxury vinyl installerCommercial installerCarpet RepairHard Surface RepairCarpet installer
Texas Best Flooring Company Inc.
2100 14th Street
Plano Texas 75074
Office: 214-780-1883
Cell: 818-274-4029
Email Contact: contact@Texasbestflooringcompany.com
Website: https://texasbestflooringcompany.com/
Education 1994-Present
2019-2021 North Lake College: Dallas Texas: Construction Management A.A.S., Construction Technology A.A.S.
1996-2006 Cal State University Northridge: Northridge California: MPA & Political Science BA
Construction: College Certificates: North Lake College:
Construction Management: Commercial Construction Assistant Superintendent Certificate
Construction Technology: Commercial Construction Certificate
Construction Technology: Residential Construction Certificate
4.0 GPA For all Construction Classes Taken in College
Excluded: Military schools but are available upon request. 1991-2004
Department of Insurance Texas Adjuster: All Lines License #: 2898977
Insurance Continued Education Courses:
Flooring Industry Education and Certifications
IFCII: Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors International:
Certified Carpet Inspector: 2021 #330
Certified Hard Surfaces Inspector: Solid, Engineered and Laminate Wood Flooring 2021 #330
Certified Commercial & Residential Luxury Vinyl Products Inspector: 2021 #330
Certified Tile Inspector: 2021 #330
Certified Laminate Inspector: 2021 #330
Certified Wood Flooring Inspector: 2021 #330
Certified Resilient Inspector: 2021 #330
North American Flooring Association NALFA Inspector:
NWFA: National Wood Flooring Association:
Certified Installer: 2019 #CP-75
Certified Sand & Re-finisher: 2019 #33
Certified Hardwood Flooring Sales Advisor: 2019 #SC 31
Certified Wood Flooring Inspector: License: #2415031
NWFA Contractor: Since 2016
NWFA Hands-on Courses and Certificates
Hardwood Flooring Inspector School 2019 and 2023
Hardwood Flooring Inspector: Wood Floor Claims, Evaluations, and Inspections Workshop 2024
Intermediate Hardwood Flooring Installation 2019
Intermediate Hardwood Sand and Refinisher 2019
Wood Floor Repairs 2024
Mastering Jobsite Layout with National Wood Flooring Association 2024
National Wood Flooring Association University Courses Over 159 Completed and Passed:
| Name | Type | Date Achieved |
| 201 Install: Installation Safety Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 202 Install: Evaluating the Jobsite Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 203 Install: Subfloors Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 204 Install: From the Forest to the Floor Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/11/2019 |
| 205 Install: Wood Moisture Testing Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 206 Install: Concrete Moisture Testing Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 207 Install: Layout Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/13/2019 |
| 208 Install: Nail-Down Installation Process Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 209 Install: Glue-Down Installation Process Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 210 Install: Floating Installation Process Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 211 Install: Board Replacement Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/15/2019 |
| 212 Install: Patterned Floor Layout Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/15/2019 |
| 101 Sales: Wood as Flooring Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/11/2019 |
| 102 Sales: Wood Flooring Types Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/11/2019 |
| 104 Sales: Controlling Moisture Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/11/2019 |
| 103 Sales: Evaluating the Jobsite Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/11/2019 |
| 105 Sales: Installation Methods & Considerations Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 106 Sales: Job Estimates Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 107 Sales: Health & Safety Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/13/2019 |
| 108 Sales: Sales Fundamentals Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/13/2019 |
| 109 Sales: Renewability & Sustainability Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/13/2019 |
| 301 Sand & Finish: Sand & Finish Safety Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/15/2019 |
| 303 Sand & Finish: Sanding Equipment Maintenance Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/21/2019 |
| 304 Sand & Finish: Abrasives Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/15/2019 |
| 302 Sand & Finish: Sanding Equipment Operation Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/21/2019 |
| 305 Sand & Finish: Sanding Process Learning Path | Learning Path |
2/4/2019 |
| 306 Sand & Finish: Finishes Learning Path | Learning Path |
2/7/2019 |
| 307 Sand & Finish: Colorants Learning Path | Learning Path |
2/3/2019 |
| 308 Sand & Finish: Textured Floors Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/22/2019 |
| 309 Sand & Finish: Repair & Replacement Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/22/2019 |
| 310 Sand & Finish: Finishing Process | Learning Path |
2/3/2019 |
| 311 Sand & Finish: Recoating a Previously Finished Wood Floor | Learning Path |
1/22/2019 |
| 312 Sand & Finish: Care & Maintenance | Learning Path |
1/22/2019 |
| 313 Sand & Finish: Irregularities | Learning Path |
1/22/2019 |
| NWFA Certifications | Learning Path |
1/11/2019 |
| 401 Manufacturing: Forestry & Sustainability Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/15/2019 |
| 402 Manufacturing: Forest to the Floor Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/12/2019 |
| 403 Manufacturing: Wood Characteristics Learning Path | Learning Path |
3/12/2019 |
| Wood Flooring History & Trends | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Basic Tree Anatomy | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| From the Forest to the Floor | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| How Cut Affects Wood Flooring | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Solid Wood Flooring | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Engineered Wood Flooring | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Bamboo as a Flooring Option | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| 404 Manufacturing: Wood Flooring Types Learning Path | Learning Path |
1/11/2019 |
| Cork as a Flooring Option | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Evaluating the Exterior of the Home | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Evaluating the Environmental Conditions of the Home | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Evaluating Substrates: Wood Subfloors | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Evaluating Substrates: Concrete Subfloors | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Acclimation & Conditioning | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Wood Moisture Control | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Concrete Moisture Control | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Moisture-Related Wood Floor Issues | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Moisture Content & Wood | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Nail-Down Installation Method | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Glue-Down Installation Method | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Floating Installation Method | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Sound Control | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Radiant Heat | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Fire & Extinguisher Safety | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Safety Gear | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Circular Saw Safety | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Miter Saw Safety | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Table Saw Safety | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Regulations Impacting the Wood Flooring Industry | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Wood Subfloors Over Concrete | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Wood Moisture Testing | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Evaluating the Structure of the Home | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Concrete Basics | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Sales Fundamentals, Part 1: Preparing for Sales | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Concrete Moisture Testing | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Moisture & Concrete | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Job Costing, Part 1: Factors to Consider in the Bid | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Job Costing, Part 2: Calculating Room Measurements | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Job Costing, Part 3: Estimating the Whole Job | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Renewability & Sustainability | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Allergens | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| Maintenance of Wood Floors | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| Sales Fundamentals, Part 2: Handling Objections | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| USDA Forest Service | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| The Lacey Act | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| Solid & Engineered Wood Flooring Life Cycle Analysis | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| Sales Fundamentals, Part 3: Closing the Sale | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| Sales Fundamentals, Part 4: Following Up | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| Sales Fundamentals, Part 5: Managing Data | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| Phone Etiquette | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| Laying Out Working Lines | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| Board Replacement | Course |
1/15/2019 |
| Herringbone Layout | Course |
1/15/2019 |
| Parquet Layout & Installation | Course |
1/15/2019 |
| Electrical Safety | Course |
1/15/2019 |
| Abrasives | Course |
1/15/2019 |
| Sanding Equipment Operation | Course |
1/21/2019 |
| Sanding Equipment Maintenance | Course |
1/21/2019 |
| Sanding Jobsite Evaluation & Preparation | Course |
1/21/2019 |
| The Filling Process | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Sanding Previously Finished Floors | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Sanding Strip & Plank Wood Floors | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Sanding Parquet Wood Floors | Course |
2/4/2019 |
| Sanding End Grain Wood Floors | Course |
2/4/2019 |
| Sanding Cork Floors | Course |
2/4/2019 |
| Sanding Bamboo Floors | Course |
2/4/2019 |
| Sanding Considerations for Stone & Metal Inlays | Course |
2/4/2019 |
| Sanding Distressed, Textured, & Sculpted Wood Floors | Course |
2/4/2019 |
| Chemical Properties of Wood Floor Finishes | Course |
2/7/2019 |
| Drying & Curing | Course |
2/7/2019 |
| Sealer Types | Course |
2/7/2019 |
| 405 Manufacturing: Manufacturing Process Learning Path | Learning Path |
4/7/2019 |
| 406 Manufacturing: Grading Learning Path | Learning Path |
4/7/2019 |
| 2016 NWFA Expo: Experiential Marketing | Course |
4/7/2019 |
| NWFA 2019 Webinar Series | Learning Path |
4/9/2019 |
| Digital Badges & NWFA University | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| NWFA Certified Professionals Course | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| NWFA Craftsman and Master Craftsman Course | Course |
1/11/2019 |
| Wood Flooring Basics | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Milling Solid Wood Flooring | Course |
1/12/2019 |
| Credly: Building Your Brand with Digital Credentials Webinar | Course |
1/13/2019 |
| Responsible Wood Sourcing | Course |
1/15/2019 |
| The Importance of Maintenance & Educating the Customer | Course |
1/22/2019 |
| General Maintenance for All Wood Floors | Course |
1/22/2019 |
| Maintenance Products | Course |
1/22/2019 |
| Hand Scraping, Wire Brushing, & Distressed Wood Floors | Course |
1/22/2019 |
| Evaluating Wood Floor Damage | Course |
1/22/2019 |
| Sanding, Filler, & Finish Irregularities | Course |
1/22/2019 |
| Recoating a Previously Finished Wood Floor | Course |
1/22/2019 |
| DuraSeal 2018 Color & Design Forecast Webinar | Course |
1/22/2019 |
| Stains | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Finish Applicators | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Finish Preparation | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Finish Application Procedures | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Caravus Health Care Options for NWFA Members Webinar | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Water Popping | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Aniline Dyes | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Wood Bleach | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Reactive Conditioners | Course |
2/3/2019 |
| Coating Types | Course |
2/7/2019 |
| Consumer Campaign Toolkit Webinar | Course |
3/6/2019 |
| Domestic Wood Species | Course |
3/12/2019 |
| Imported Wood Species | Course |
3/12/2019 |
| Natural Growth Characteristics | Course |
3/12/2019 |
| Manufacturing Characteristics | Course |
3/12/2019 |
| Reclaimed Wood | Course |
3/12/2019 |
| Milling Cork Flooring | Course |
3/13/2019 |
| Milling Engineered Wood Flooring | Course |
3/13/2019 |
| Milling Bamboo Flooring | Course |
4/7/2019 |
| Manufacturing Factory Finished Wood Flooring | Course |
4/7/2019 |
| Lumber Grades | Course |
4/7/2019 |
| General Wood Flooring Grades | Course |
4/7/2019 |
| NWFA/NOFMA Manufacturing Standards | Course |
4/7/2019 |
| NWFA/NOFMA Unfinished Solid Wood Flooring General Grades | Course |
4/7/2019 |
| NWFA/NOFMA Factory Finished Solid Wood Flooring Standards | Course |
4/7/2019 |
| 2018 Webinar Series: MP Global Products Sounds off on Underlayment! | Course |
4/7/2019 |
| 2018 MAPEI Moisture Control/Surface Prep for Wood Floor Installation | Course |
4/7/2019 |
| 2019 Webinar Series: ThermoSoft-Electric Radiant Heating Systems for Wood Flooring | Course |
4/9/2019 |
| NWFACP Inspector Assessment | Course |
10/6/2019 |
CFI: Certified Flooring Installer:
CFI Certified Resilient Flooring Installer 2019 CFI#17363 (Only 2 in all Texas)
CFI Certified Laminate Wood Flooring Installer 2016 CFI#17363 (Only 4 in all Texas)
CFI Certified Engineered Wood Flooring Installer 2016 CFI#17363 (Only 4 in all Texas)
CFI Certified Solid Wood Flooring Installer 2016 CFI#17363 (Only 4 in all Texas)
ICRI: International Concrete Repair Institute
ICRI Certified Concrete Moisture Certified Inspector: 2019
ICRI Concrete Repair Technician: 2019
ICRI Certifications for ASTM Testing: American Standards and Test Methods for the Different Flooring Tests Used in Inspections.
ACI: American Concrete Institute Certifications:
Contractors Guide: Concrete Placement and Finishing Course
Adhesive Anchor Installation Course
Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification Training Course
Qualification of Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors (Part 1)
Qualification of Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors (Part 2)
Qualification of Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors (Part 3)
Structural Crack Repair by Epoxy Injection (RAP 1)
Crack Repair by Gravity Feed with Resin (RAP 2)
Spall Repair by Low Velocity Spraying (RAP3)
IICRC: Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certifications:
IICRC Water Restoration Technician 2021 #66705010
IICRC Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician 2021 #66705010
IICRC AMRT Applied Microbial Remedial Technician 2023 #66705010
IICRC Odor Control Technician 2023 #66705010
BONA
Bona Certified Master Craftsman: Sand and Refinisher 2016
Bona Certified Wood Floor Cleaning Systems 2016
Schluter Tile Systems: 2018-Present
Schluter Systems Innovation Workshop: Part I and Part II Tile and Stone: Schluter®-Systems Texas Best Flooring Company Inc is Schluter Systems Certified for Installation.
• 7. DITRA uncoupling membrane
• DITRA-HEAT electric floor warming
• KERDI-BOARD building panels
• Schluter® Shower System
• Schluter® Profiles
OSHA: Fall Protection Certification 2019
Mohawk Flooring University: Carpet, Wood Flooring, Tile, Laminate, and Vinyl Plank Certified Sales. 2016
Licensed General Contractor: Dallas Texas
Home Inspector: Texas Real Estate Commission: TREC: Courses Completed
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194 Hours in Texas Standard of Practice/ Legal/ Ethics/ Appliances, Building Enclosures, EPA, and more, Electrical, Foundations, Structural Framing, HVAC Systems, Plumbing Systems, Roof System, Standard Report Form, Report Writing.
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Course #39923 Analysis of Findings and Reporting
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Course #39924 Business Operations and Professional Responsibilities
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Course #39925 Property and Building Inspections Par I
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Course #39926 Property and Building Inspections Part II
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Course #39927 Texas Law
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Course#39928 Texas Standards of Practice for Building Inspections
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Certification for 40 hours of independent home inspections.
Licensed Texas Mold Remediation Contractor: Pending State Final Approval
Required courses are taken and passed.
Texas Department of Public Safety:
Professional Memberships:
NWFA: National Wood Flooring Association
CFI: Certified Flooring Installers
IFCII: Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors International
ICC: International Code Council
ICRI: International Concrete Repair Institute: Dallas Chapter
IICRC: Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
CTEF: Ceramic Tile Educational Foundation
NTCA: National Tile Contractors Association
ACI: American Concrete Institute
Employment History
2009- Present Texas Best Flooring Company Inc.: Owner and President
2000-2009 Cal Pacific Construction California: Lead Project manager for a firm that built schools and other projects from the ground up. Multimillion-dollar commercial projects.
Military Units 1991-2004
1991-1992 SOI and MCT US Marine Infantry School: MOS 0311
1992 USMC Marines Corps Security Forces: MOS 8152
1992-1994 FAST Team 6: Fleet Anti-Terrorism Company: Infantry: Worked with CIA, State Department, FBI, Secret Service other US and non-US Government agencies: Combat Somalia 1993 Mogadishu and many other missions.
Skills: Close-quarter combat, Counter surveillance, Physical security, urban combat techniques, martial arts, evasive driving, radio operations, small unit tactics, and US embassy operations.
1994-1995 2/4 5th Marines: Infantry Platoon Sgt
1995 Marine Corps Staff NCO Academy EL Toro California: Chief of Operations: 0151
1995 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division: Infantry: Cold weather ops unit New Hampshire
1995-1997 D 2 Battalion 23rd Marine reserves Los Alamitos California: Infantry: DEA counter drug ops against cartels 1996 JTF and other missions.
1997-2004 US Army 3/160th 1997-2004: 11b Infantry and 11m Bradly Tank Commander: Deployed for War on Terror 2002-2003
Many Military Metals, Awards, and Commendations: Available Upon Request