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Tiled Floors: A World at Your Feet

Tile of Spain USA

Stone, VITACER. In comparison with the results of a very similar study conducted in 2003, there was also a considerable rise in the number of professionals who think that there has been an hike in the use of ceramic tiles, both in new constructions and in remodeling projects, particularly on floors. Metropol, DECOCER.

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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. The online course is called the CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide.

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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. 2013 Catalina Report on Natural and Manufactured Stone. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. natural and manufactured stone product industry. billion U.S.

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

Floor Covering News

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. Within these categories are hands-on certification classes that cover basic and advanced topics.

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NTCA Awards Ring of Honor to Scott Carothers, CTEF Director of Certification and Training

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Scott Carothers, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation director of certification and training, has received the coveted National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Ring of Honor for his service to the tile industry and to NTCA. Past recipients include representatives from all segments of the tile and stone industry.

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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. at 6:00 AM.

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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. Also, finely finished rocks; such as, limestone and granite, were being improved for the “now” classic look of stone tiles.

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