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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

Floor Covering News

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. A number of these associations also offer certifications that give industry professionals added credibility.

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How to Find the Perfect Concrete Tile Pattern

Granada Tile

Let’s explore some tips on how to find the ideal tile pattern for your space, with inspiration and examples to help you take your design to the perfect level. How to Choose a Concrete Tile. The first question many people have is how to choose a concrete tile when so many different patterns and styles are available.

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Industry promotes online training initiatives

Floor Covering News

However, thanks to the multitude of digital formats available, online training in all its permutations has allowed industry manufacturers, associations and buying groups to stay connected with flooring retailers. Following is an overview of the various alternative training initiatives the industry offers. Alliance Flooring, Inc.

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Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

Floor Covering News

But in the business world, to disrupt isn’t a pejorative—it’s a badge of honor, an example of a company that is constantly pushing the envelope to do things better, to dare to be different without worrying about how things have always been done. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list.

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How to Evaluate a Finished Tile Installation

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Because of finished tile expectations, naturally-occurring variations and other unexpected situations that fall within industry standards. At times, this can be the most frustrating part of the project - for both the installer and the homeowner or project owner.

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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone launches tile specialist course

Floor Covering News

—The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) has provided training to thousands of people in the tile and stone industry over the last decade. The course also teaches how to inspect and prepare substrates and tiles, how to achieve full thin-set contact and points out quality workmanship requirements and practices.

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How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?

How to Floor Tile

In fact, the sealing products used in the stone industry are ‘impregnators” which do not actually seal the stone, but more correctly act as a repellent rather than a sealer. This combination creates a toxic and lethal gas. Sealing Sealing is a common step taken on some stones as an extra precaution against staining. What Type of Stain is It?