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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. CFI’s hardwood training courses cover everything from how to install a floating floor to direct glue down or stapling. “We

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35th Anniversary: 35 people under 40

Floor Covering News

While flooring is still largely ruled by well-established legends and pioneers, there’s a new generation in town. Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. CEO/president, Nonn’s Kitchen Bath & Flooring. Jason O’Krent.

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Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

Floor Covering News

Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.

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Mohawk is bringing the rhino back in a big way

Floor Covering News

Back in 2009 and 2016, Mohawk tapped rhinos Ricko and Max, respectively, from the Birmingham Zoo to demonstrate the durability and cleanability of its revolutionary SmartStrand carpet. There is a new audience today vs. 2016 that’s purchasing products for their homes,” Widdifield noted. “We We kept coming back to the rhino.”

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Wood: Canadian suppliers look to carve out their own niche

Floor Covering News

These are just some of the approaches that several of the major Canadian hardwood flooring suppliers are taking as they seek to carve out their own respective niches in a hyper-competitive market. The Mirage brand of hardwood flooring continues to rack up industry awards. Boa-Franc (maker of the Mirage brand). Just ask David Lauzon Jr.,

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October Employee Milestone Celebrations!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

His passion for maintaining the standard which ARDEX owns within the industry, a standard which he himself helped to create, is well known to those who regularly seek his input on product evaluations. October 28, 2016 marks the 20 th Anniversary in John Bailey’s career with ARDEX Americas. Paul has embodied that mentality.

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A Guide to Purchasing Cement Tile

Granada Tile

While still trending from 2016, cement tiles are traditional building materials that have been popular for centuries. Common cement tile installations include kitchen and bathroom backsplashes, flooring, bathroom countertops, shower flooring and walls, decorative wall features, fireplaces, and outdoor patios.

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