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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. Also, it has numerous visualization tools that can help retailers close the sale. There is a skill set in understanding and then successfully selling natural stone. Finally, its inventory is the highest in the industry.

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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. He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. wide variety of indoor and outdoor projects.

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Metropolitan Mastery

Diary of a Tile Addict

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. If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. Metropolitan from Colorker Group’s ZYX brand.

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Catalina and CTaSC Announces the Release of the 2013 Stone Report

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Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) Announces the Release of the. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. In addition, the report estimates the ceramic tile and stone installation materials, maintenance products, and tool market.

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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.