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Accessories provide add-on profit opportunities

Floor Covering News

Accessories like moldings and adhesives are not just impulse buys to complete the flooring sale. Rather these products provide RSAs with the ability to close the sale and boost profits at the same time. TLT 700 is ideal for replacing tiles or for use as a general shower, kitchen and bathroom repair adhesive and sealant.

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How to Transform Your Home Office into a Masterpiece with Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

While each job is unique, the tile lays similarly to other tiles, though it uses thin-set mortar instead of tile adhesive. This is important — tile adhesive does not adhere to cement tile! Laying cement tiles is super fast and easy. Halpern-Ibrahim Home Office – Case Study.

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Bostik inaugurates new R&D Center in France

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Bostik, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of adhesives and sealants, inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art R&D facility – the Bostik Smart Technology Center – in Venette, located near Paris, on October 3 rd. Our R&D centers all are innovation-driven and focus on developing smart adhesives.

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Obituary: Edward J. (Ted) Egan

Floor Covering News

With over 55 years in general and executive management, marketing, sales and operations, Egan contributed to the leadership and success of many companies throughout his career. In his most recent position with Taylor Adhesives , the company said he was a guiding presence for the company and his clients.

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Managing moisture is priority No. 1

Floor Covering News

Be sure to choose a sealant system that offers a proven solution to moisture vapor issues in concrete. Opt for high-strength, solvent-free, pressure-sensitive adhesive that can handle high moisture applications without emitting any measurable VOCs. Look for VOC compliant, odorless products without isocyanides or solvents.

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May Employment Service Anniversaries

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

In this role, Greg develops and implements the overall product and innovation strategy for the Flooring and Finishing Segments to include: Sub-Floor Preparation, Toppings, Moisture Control, Primers, Sealants, Coatings and Flooring Adhesives. Tim began his career at ARDEX in 2001 as a Sales Professional in South Florida.

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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

Floor Covering News

Properly selected and installed, grout provides myriad functions that support a successful tile installation, noted Adam Abell, market manager, tile and stone installation systems, sealants and surface rep, Bostik. Following is a curated selection of the best in grouts and mortars, as well as expert tips to make the sale.

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