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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone lowers tuition costs

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The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile. This course is designed to give salespeople the tools they need in order to increase sales and avoid customer false expectations and more.

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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

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Lead times, maintenance, job lots from the quarrying should be comfortable for the retailer to walk someone through. Understanding how to use natural stone tile to recreate these designs, patterns, textures and colors adds to this advantage. It also has information, design and styling options and recommendations on daltile.com.

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

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It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite.

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Metropolitan Mastery

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If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. But the design team at Colorker clearly have other ideas.

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Premium underlayments: A path to add-on profits

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Ann Wicander, president, WE Cork , noted that ceramic tile and hardwoods, while they may look good, are very noisy. Ceramic tile or hardwood [underlayment] will dampen the footfall noise within the room as well a control the sound transmitting below. It is suitable for use under carpet, resilient, wood and ceramic flooring.