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The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online, “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits!

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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. Formed in 2003, the University of Ceramic Tile and Stone is an independent, online training university for the tile and stone industry.

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Multi-family State of the Industry 2022

Floor Covering News

“In late 2020, many economists forecasted very conservative growth numbers for 2021 within the strides of a global pandemic,” noted Dan Butterfield, vice president, residential sales, Dal-Tile. These pressures have forced many builders to focus on stateside manufacturing and distribution,” Larry Browder, EVP of sales, Crossville, pointed out.

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Avente Tile Talk: Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in.

Tile Talk

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. ceramic tile.

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Catalina and CTaSC Announces the Release of the 2013 Stone Report

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) Announces the Release of the. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. The residential remodeling market is also benefiting from the increase in existing home sales and the rise in home prices. gain during 2013.

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The Dish with Lai Saephan

Heath Ceramics

They ensure that all pieces meet Heath’s standards and are categorized correctly as first- or second-quality, or neither of the above, a task which requires skilled attention to detail and knowledge of the ceramics process. Photos: Heath Ceramics.

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A Brief History of Carpet Tiles

Focus Floors and Furnishings

The concept of flooring tile goes back thousands of years when hard surfaces of various rock forms, baked clay, and ceramic were being used. Within nine years, in 1979 the company had grown to $80 million in annual sales of fusion bonded carpet tile. Remember the brand name that Heuga first entered the USA market with, FLOR?

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