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NTCA unveils training event schedule for September

Floor Covering News

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced a robust fall training schedule, beginning with 13, three-hour workshops; four full-day regional training events; and a pair of two-day Art Glass Panel training events in September. ”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.”

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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

Tile can take your fireplace from ho-hum to exceptional, making it the focal point of your space. As you can see from the image above, the two main areas appropriate for tiling are the surround and hearth. So, can I use any tile for my fireplace? The product above is a porcelain field tile, selected for more than its beauty.

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Some Like It Hot: In-Floor Heating Options

Architectural Ceramics

Before the weather gets cold or you complete your next tile project, consider using in-floor heating as a way to keep your toes warm during these next few months. They’re experts in what goes between and under our tile; which includes floor warming systems. Strata Heat, is our in-stock, in-floor heating option. Floor Heat Mat.

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Must-have product introductions of 2023

Floor Covering News

This high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile. Classen: Ceramin Ceramin tiles are the ideal alternative to ceramic and natural stone. The tiles are free of PVC, chlorine and plasticizers and are 100% recyclable and waterproof.

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Shaw Floors looks to ‘Elevate’ retailers’ offerings

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Stacy Smith, sales manager, Ridout Lumber Co., It doesn’t really matter what you need in the process, Shaw’s going to have it, according to Romeo Tejada, divisional tile and TotalWorx manager for Shaw, South region. “So All you have to do is add adhesive. The other theme as it relates to mosaics and wall tile is color. “We

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Latest padding products serve multiple purposes

Floor Covering News

These products cover all vinyl, wood and laminate, according to Jim Wink, vice president of sales and marketing. Recently, Foam Products added a new self-adhesive crack isolation/acoustical underlayment product for ceramic and porcelain called Silencer CPS. WECU Silently+ bolsters WE Cork’s expansive lineup of underlayments.

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Padding: The yin to hard surfaces’ yang

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By Elisabeth McGowan While underlayment is usually an easy sell alongside a carpet purchase, it’s not always top of mind when finalizing a hard surface sale. One of the common complaints of hard surface flooring is just that—it’s hard,” said Chris Palmer, vice president of sales, Leggett & Platt. The benefits don’t end there.