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Lux Flooring’s laser focus on SPC

Floor Covering News

And with such a meteoric rise, the category has attracted subpar players, offering shoddy, commodity-driven product that does not meet high quality, performance and/or environmental standards. with a long-term goal to be a national importer with a presence across the continental United States. 1 supplier.

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Shoddy SPC takes its toll on the market

Floor Covering News

And with that comes the prospect of products that don’t necessarily meet high quality, performance and/or environmental standards. “I I think what’s going on here in the western United States is a lot of dealers have SPC fatigue,” explained Adrian Van Raalten, vice president of sales and marketing, Pacific Direct Industries.

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Great Looks & Installations Start Here!

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro’s unique Ultralite Technology™ provides twice the coverage of a standard thin-set mortar per pound (0,45 kg), providing transportation savings, too. Palos Heights, Illinois; Bill Dumas, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Trainer: Livermore, California; Eric Manzaroli, Artisan Tile, Inc.: www.mapei.com.

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Taylor Time Live talks concrete issues

Floor Covering News

Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel with 23-years of total service and graduate of the United States Naval Academy (BS), the Naval Postgraduate School (MS) and California Intercontinental University (DBA; Doctorate in Global Leadership). Craft is a retired U.S. Watch the episode.

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Industry News

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Working with Anthony Celio, we settled upon their prefabricated mats, both standard and custom for the entire space, all of which is now controlled by their SOLO thermostats. offices from California to Carrollton, Texas in 2012. Bellavita Tile also moved its U.S. QEP Named as Exclusive Distributor of Homelux Products.

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Avente Tile Talk: Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Talk

Since it was founded in 1987, this California-based non-profit has been supporting the preservation, history and appreciation of tile. The Preservation of our Tile Heritage The Tile Heritage Foundation promotes an awareness and appreciation of ceramic surfaces in the United States. design standards. backsplash designs.

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Is Window Replacement Worth it in Texas

Kitchen and Residential Design

Even after considering these variables a lot of time, a window replacement will result in greater energy efficiency — usually accurate when you substitute standard single-pane windows with Energy Star certified double-pane models. Double-pane average standard-size, such as the double-hung vinyl window prices, range from $450 to $600.

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