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Whilstling Frog

Diary of a Tile Addict

With previous experience in mural installations and the art of ceramics, Whilstling Frog came about as means to let Pruckler’s creativity run riot. Animals and plants inspire the designs of many of the tiles, with 3D decors of cats, frogs, sunflowers, and acorns among the flora and fauna that feature.

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“Preserving the Past – Protecting the Future” by Jeffrey Steele

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Taylor: It’s kind of fundamental, because the tiles that the Tile Heritage Foundation focuses upon are a decorative art form. They would fall into the same category as any other decorative art. When installations of decorative art are part of public places, they become an integral part of the cultural fabric.

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NFA spring conference: Business is booming

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Is there another Floor & Decor out there that is growing or taking advantage of a market opportunity that materialized because of COVID- 19? Being among the top retailers in the country, how do you compete against a Floor & Decor? Flick: We’re a week and a half to two weeks on everything but ceramic.

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People making a difference 2023

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As CEO and member of the board at Floor & Decor since December 2012, Tom continues to prioritize his time in each of its 194 warehouse-format stores and five design studios across 36 states. Since then, he has been certified in all carpet categories, hardwood, laminate, LVP 1-11 and ceramic I.