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NTCA expands training initiative for 2024

Floor Covering News

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The NTCA Reference Manual serves as a guiding resource throughout the training. Jackson, Miss.—The

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed. Terracotta.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% It only impacted glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain. An influx of porcelain tile factories in the U.S.

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Florim’s MileStone brand to debut at Coverings

Floor Covering News

“The brand has its own story we’re proud of and it is being recognized in the community and marketplace with customers, distributors, architectures and designers. The story Panisi is referring to is the brand’s progressive and continual movement to sustainability. These conscious steps are not new efforts for the manufacturer.

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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

The updated course offers a comprehensive look at ceramic tile uses, including industry standards, installation methods, avoiding problems, sales training, and how to work effectively with clients. UofCTS is currently in the process of updating the UofCTS Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification online course.

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Understanding Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF)

Giotile

This new measurement, developed by the Tile Council of North America , is referred to as Dynamic Coefficient of Friction or DCOF, and now that many manufacturers have converted solely to DCOF in technical specifications, it’s important to understand what it actually means.

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Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

Tile Talk

Finsbury Park on the Victoria Line has balloon mosaics in reference to the balloon launches at the park. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Reference Sources. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. ¹ [link].

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