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Woody Sanders named 2024 NTCA Ring of Honor winner

Floor Covering News

.” A titan in the tile industry, Sanders founded DW Sanders Tile and Stone in 1994, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, A.W. With a lifelong immersion in the tile industry, Sanders became a journeyman tile and stone setter at a young age, laying the foundation for his future success.

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

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The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. In addition to its classes, CTEF also has a certification program.

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CTEF creates Dan Hecox Service Award

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The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) created the Dan Hecox Service Award to be given out annually at Coverings. In addition to being a CTI, Roberts is a CTI evaluator and volunteers to help educate younger tile setters at various NTCA workshops and at The Georgia Skills CEFGA. Orlando, Fla.— Woody Sanders CTI #1295.

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Coverings unveils 2024 educational lineup

Floor Covering News

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile.

Tile Talk

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting.

Tile Talk

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. You can find a preview of the 43 Spanish tile and stone manufacturers participating in the Spanish Pavilion. Illusion by Onix Mosaico.

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Avente Tile Talk: Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in.

Tile Talk

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. Pan American Ceramics, Inc.

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