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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Opportunity for natural stone has always been in kitchen and bath. By Megan Salzano.

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CTEF to promote certification, training at TISE 2024

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Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will promote the value of certification and training for tile installers during TISE—the International Surface Event—2024 taking place here January 24-26, 2024. It covers in-depth the components of year one for a ceramic tile tradesperson and includes three components.

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

Floor Covering News

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., In an effort to help retailers in that endeavor, three suppliers gave FCNews their best advice on how to deal with the challenges of natural stone while also tapping the inherent advantages of the category.

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

Floor Covering News

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. Following is an overview of some of the installation training programs and initiatives that are available.

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TISE 2023 sees attendance increase

Floor Covering News

From the training sessions to the installation competition, to the comprehensive list of suppliers and the new setup to simplify the flow of attendees and allow maximum time for interaction, Surfaces 2023 was the best show in my 10 years as head of the WFCA.

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Subtle Seaside Style: Tile Inspiration & Collections With a Soft Touch

Architectural Ceramics

This time last year, we featured a beach blog about AC’s Naturals Collection whose soft color palette and names are inspired by nature. Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. The beach is calling. The Sea Glass Collection. The Aurora Collection.

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Coverings outlines final Coverings Connected schedule

Floor Covering News

Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has outlined the registration details and webinar schedule for the fifth and final edition of Coverings Connected for 2021. Arlington, Va.—Coverings, 17, 2021, hosted on Coverings’ website. – 12 p.m.