Future of Finishes business in Indianapolis Metro Area, and even wider area (Indiana), reflects average scores for most of the USA states, within the projected scope released in U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.  

Employment of carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2014, reflecting the continued need to renovate and refurbish existing structures and homes. Job growth and opportunities, however, will differ among the individual occupations.  

Tile and marble setters will have faster than average job growth and excellent job opportunities as demand for these workers outstrips the supply; however, because it is a small occupation, job openings will be limited.

Carpet installers, the largest specialty, should have the most job openings due to high turnover in this occupation. Employment of floor sanders and finishers—a small specialty—is projected to grow more slowly than averagedue to the increasing use of prefinished hardwood and laminate flooring.

Demand for tile and marble setters will stem from population and business growth, which will result in more construction of shopping malls, hospitals, schools, restaurants, and other structures in which tile is used extensively. Tile is also becoming more popular as a building material in residential structures, particularly in the growing number of more expensive homes.

Employment of carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers is less sensitive to changes in construction activity than most other construction occupations because much of the work involves replacing worn carpet and other flooring in existing buildings.

As a result, these workers tend to be less affected by slowdowns in new construction activity.