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COVERINGS 2016 CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING PROVIDES COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH LEADING INDUSTRY SPEAKERS

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Keynote Sessions. Tuesday, April 19, 12:00 – 1:00p.m.

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Understanding Efflorescence aka that Ugly White Powder on Your Tile

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

We've all seen it: that really ugly white powder that grows on cement grout and also tile, stone, brick and concrete, particularly when it's installed someplace with moisture (i.e., in a basement or outdoors). That white residue is called efflorescence.

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Kitchen Splashback Tile Ideas

The London Tile Co.

If you want a modern and industrial look, combine white tiles with black or dark grey grout. Or choose softer colours with matching grout for a more homely, country feel. Use natural stone mosaics for a simple look, or go for glamorous glass for a more striking look. Mosaic Kitchen Splashback Tiles. Sometimes less is more.

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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

San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course.

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CUSTOM Leads Sustainability Charge with Green Products

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Driven by environmental regulation, project specification and client demand, green building continues to double every three years according to the World Green Building Trends 2016 report by Dodge Data & Analytics. Our full line includes underlayments, thin-set mortars, grouts, sealers and cleaners designed with the environment in mind.

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Cement Tile Is The Best Tile Flooring For Indoor Showers

Granada Tile

Top decorating trends in 2016 and 2017 involve homeowners reinventing the way they think about the various spaces in their home. Cement Vs. Ceramic Vs. Glass Vs. Stone: Which is Best for Indoor Showers? Natural stone tile like slate and marble is known for use in kitchens, often for countertops and backsplashes.

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5 Unexpected Ways to Use Tile in Your Home

Architectural Ceramics

January 2016 – Rockville, MD – Tile is everywhere. In theory that sounds cool, but by the time you add up the weight of tile, thin-set, grout, and whatever else is needed to prepare the substrate, you would have to be pumping some serious iron to pull those chairs out from the table, not to mention the tip-over factor.

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