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NTCA unveils training event schedule for September

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”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.” ” The workshops are open to tile installers and contractors as well as sales personnel and the A&D community. 9/12 Louisville Tile, Wyoming, Mich. ● 9/13 SE Tile, Durham, N.C. ● 9/13 Louisville Tile, South Bend, Ind. ●

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Must-have product introductions of 2023

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Cali: Shorebreak Cali’s recently launched laminate, Shorebreak , is positioned as a next-gen product for homeowners and design professionals seeking a sophisticated (yet practical) stone-look flooring option. SELLING POINT : Lighter, more resilient and easier to install and maintain than genuine stone.

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

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Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. Topics covered include floor prep, general hand and power tools, jobsite check procedures, adhesives, general layout and more. “In

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Power of brands: Transparency on the rise

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Steeped in tradition, Sika-DriTac has manufactured premium-grade adhesives, underlayment, rubber sports flooring and installation solutions for the wood and resilient floor covering markets for more than 60 years. We prepare our inventory at least 50% more than our immediate sales. Transforming connections for the better. in 2020.”.

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Premium underlayments: A path to add-on profits

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By Megan Salzano It’s no secret that flooring accessory pieces such as premium underlayments are often the hardest to sell for the retail sales associate. If you’re a retail sales associate or a store owner, a premium underlayment is an opportunity to ‘sell the floor twice,’” said David Moore, senior director of accessories, Mohawk.

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Shaw’s 2022 intros focus on innovation, design

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What we’re trying to do is simplify a very complex area of the business for our sales teams, our retailers and their personnel.”. It could be adhesive, seam tape, tack strip. If it’s tile and stone, it’s a different decision tree to make it simple.”. Lock Works is anything that secures a product in place.

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NeoCon Preview: Intros target contract market

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Crossville: Stone Fiction. Crossville’s new Stone Fiction will be on display at NeoCon 2022. The line’s subtly striated visual and limestone-like textural detailing—achieved through Crossville’s advanced tile design technology—is designed to emulate the nuances of stone mineral deposits and pitting of the natural material.

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