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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

Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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“I Owe a Lot to This Industry”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects.

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2018 Tile Trends from Tile of Spain

JG Kitchens

This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. The market is steadily adjusting to this material, and it is becoming more commonplace at point of sale. Inalco Storm iTOPKer Series. Pavers Cement Their Position.

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In Search of Recovery by Jeffrey Steele

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

percent, and existing home sales grew by 17.8 It’s also been reported that floor covering store sales have increased as well. What may be driving home sales increases, Pompo adds, is consumers’ belief that depreciation has finally left home prices at levels they can afford. They were down 7.9 They were down 7.9 he observes.

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DuChateau remains open amid COVID-19

Floor Covering News

San Diego, Calif.–DuChateau DuChateau said it remains open and ready to support its retail, architectural and design customers. The company has transitioned to a work-at-home model for all headquarters staff, as well as for its sales representatives. All departments and functions are fully operational. “We

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Duchateau introduces first SPC flooring

Floor Covering News

San Diego—Duchateau, a luxury architectural surfaces brand, introduced its first SPC line of flooring. Our retailers are telling us what their customers request,” said Rick Wagner, vice president of sales. The new Kindred collection features ten colors and boasts low maintenance/high livability.

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We Asked Real Estate Agents: What Are Buyer’s Biggest Design Turn-Offs?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. What can you do to get the highest sale price? ” — Joy Bender , of Aumann Bender & Associates with Pacific Sotheby’s in San Diego, CA. We hope you like the products we recommend. Which upgrades were worth the cost?