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COVERINGS LEADS NATIONAL TILE DAY CELEBRATION WITH 2019 PRODUCT PREVIEWS & SOCIAL ACTIVATIONS

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

(Booth 2641), MULTIMAX™ Lite: The ultimate one-step, non-sag, Large and Heavy Tile mortar for interior and exterior ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile and stone installations, MULTIMAX Lite exceeds the industry’s highest performance standard for a cementitious-based adhesive mortar and can be more easily transported and troweled.

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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. So far the strategy seems to be working effectively. Everything is specified and built to industry standards.

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Monarch Plank launches La Grande collection

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“We believe La Grande is truly the best and most beautiful hardwood flooring money can buy,” said Danny Harrington, VP of product strategy at Galleher, the parent company of Monarch Plank. This collection sets a new standard for European hardwood flooring and will provide a stunning addition to any home or commercial space.”

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Premium underlayments: A path to add-on profits

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There are specifications that are standard, but they’re very hard for a consumer to understand. The flooring market is moving to more hard surfaces as we see a higher percentage of larger, more rigid flooring installations,” said Greg Hunsicker, director of product development and strategy, Ardex. It levels from 3mm up to 24mm-thick.

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35th Anniversary: 35 people under 40

Floor Covering News

Today, Amber Leigh is one of the key drivers behind the marketing for each of our brands from strategy to execution. Currently, she is responsible for leading the development and execution of the brand and channel strategies for all residential flooring customers, driving above-market growth and delivering increased profits.

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ABCs of job costing

Floor Covering News

makes it a point to train his sales reps to be aware of strategies employed by competitors so they can respond accordingly. “We Our clients are assured we are using the best underlayments, compounds and adhesives to validate the performance and warranties of the flooring products selected. “In Following are some tips: Know thy market.

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Managing moisture is priority No. 1

Floor Covering News

For new construction, devote adequate time and strategy into creating the ideal environment before breaking ground. Opt for high-strength, solvent-free, pressure-sensitive adhesive that can handle high moisture applications without emitting any measurable VOCs. And always check installation standards. Ensure proper application.