Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Dalton—Through a new promotion named “100 in 100,” the Floor Covering Education Foundation ( FCEF) announced that it will offer scholarships to cover the full cost of tuition for installation training to 100 individuals in 100 days. Traditionally, FCEF scholarships have covered 50% of the tuition cost for training courses.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

—Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. The post Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF appeared first on Floor Covering News. It’s an individualized program.” .

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What is sometimes overlooked is the importance of training and re-training existing installers. As Don Roberts, proprietor of Central Alabama Flooring, explained, “95% of installers today have had no professional training. Undaunted, Jacobi decided to do all the training in-house and at his expense.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Regional trainings will be held in: Ariz.,

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Dalton–The CTEF will offer beginning and intermediate training classes that qualify for the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) “100 in 100” scholarship program announced on November 13, 2023. 100 in 100” stands for 100 scholarships that FCEF will award to cover the full cost of tuition for installation training over 100 days.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Daltile’s new Outlander features the company’s StepWise technology that provides 2x more slip-resistance than regular tile, for a seamless indoor/outdoor space. S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. Seen here is MSI’s Soreno Grigio porcelain tile and pavers.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Daltile’s Rekindle tile flooring collection features StepWise and Microban technology, making it more slip resistant while also eliminating 99% of bacteria on the tile surface. In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market. versus August 2021.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. Now it’s the home of 140 luxury condominiums whose inhabitants are free to enjoy the incredible facade of glossy turquoise terra cotta tiles decorated with sunburst patters, geometric shapes, zigzags, chevrons and stylised animals.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 13, 2018

At Granada Tile, we go above providing you with just the tile design you desire for your space. We give you background and share the encaustic tile history, so you can share what you’ve learned when you are entertaining and your guests are admiring your newly adorned home. Where do Encaustic Tiles Originate?

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the five acclaimed architects and designers who will serve on the jury for the 2022 edition of the Tile of Spain Awards. Pitarch is also the director of UJI’s Ceramic Classroom and Chair of Circular Architecture. Barcelona).

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. O nboarding a successful tile program at the retail level is no easy feat. This demand brings high value to ceramic as supply and demand still reigns supreme.”

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

It’s no secret that retail training is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in flooring. That certainly holds true during heady economic times but especially now when face-to-face training opportunities may be difficult to execute. Following is an overview of the various alternative training initiatives the industry offers.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six esteemed architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 20 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. Ferrater and the OAB studio are great connoisseurs of Spanish ceramics. Alicia Fernándes (Alicia Fernández Interiorismo).

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 5, 2022

Receiving top honors in the Architectural category of the 2021 Tile of Spain awards is “ The New Headquarters of the Valencia Construction Sector Employment Foundation ” an expansive educational warehouse designed by MRM Arquitectos.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. Now it’s the home of 140 luxury condominiums whose inhabitants are free to enjoy the incredible facade of glossy turquoise terra cotta tiles decorated with sunburst patters, geometric shapes, zigzags, chevrons and stylised animals.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. Now it’s the home of 140 luxury condominiums whose inhabitants are free to enjoy the incredible facade of glossy turquoise terra cotta tiles decorated with sunburst patters, geometric shapes, zigzags, chevrons and stylised animals.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. By Megan Salzano-Birch—After two years of slow decline, the tile category is back on top. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% Ceramic residential sales in the U.S.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 20, 2015

San Diego, CA – Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, Inc. The updated CTaSC website uses cutting edge technology to feature an extensive menu of services including forensic investigations, quality control, testing, training, marketing and business planning, expert witness and more.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Tile Excellence responds to bad advise on "how to lay ceramic tile" found on ask.com. Here''s a question from answers.com, which Tile Excellence oftens answers. In response to the question, "How to Install Ceramic Tile Floor" "To i nstall ceramic tile , first grout the area. Consumers Beware!

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 8, 2021

Metro Tiles; From the Subway to Suburbia. Classic metro tiles are less of a trend and more of a style icon! We love them here at The London Tile Company, and it’s apparent that you do too! These small format tiles come in bright colours that breathe life into your home, whilst also being extremely affordable at the same time.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

We couldn’t help but get her thoughts on some tile too. AC: Tell us a bit of background about yourself, how did you come into your current role with Architectural Ceramics? After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. Selling tile from the Rockville Showroom was a natural transition.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

—Starting this month, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is initiating a fundraiser to support Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) in a unique format: a coloring book. Tile Artistry is available for $15 each, shipping included, starting Nov.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Castellón, Spain—Bart Bettiga, executive director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) , is set to moderate a session at Qualicer—the 18th World Congress on Ceramic Tile Quality, which takes place March 5-6, 2024 here. Learn more about these sessions, Qualicer and how to register for this event.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has presented Woody Sanders with the prestigious 2024 NTCA Ring of Honor award. This recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have made significant contributions to the tile industry. Cook, who established his own tile contracting business in 1929. Woody Sanders Jackson, Miss.—The

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic. As the category continued to boom due to the pandemic, consumers looked to fill their homes with ceramic both indoors and outside.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Lucideon recently announced the launch of its 2019 schedule of ceramic whitewares and refractories training, which includes over 25 modules for the tableware, sanitaryware, tile and retail sectors, as well as the refractories industry.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. This year’s jury is presided by prestigious Tokyo based architect Kengo Kuma founder of KKAA Studio. Izaskun Chinchilla.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place Aug. 18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. EST and includes more than 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2021

Ceramic suppliers are tapping their vast arsenal to support their retail partners in utilizing tile digital technology. The ceramic category, in particular, benefits greatly from tile digital technology and tools. The ceramic category, in particular, benefits greatly from tile digital technology and tools.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will raffle off an original Angie Halford Ré American Flag mosaic, donated by Ron Nash, president and COO, North America, Laticrete International Inc., on Thursday, April 7, 2022, during Coverings, the Global Tile & Stone Experience, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in NTCA Booth N2862 at 3 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2019

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has published its certification and training schedule for 2019. The schedule includes certified tile installer (CTI) hands-on testing as well as three intense, hands-on tile installation training courses held at CTEF’s training facility, here.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 20, 2024

Using two waste materials created in plentiful numbers during the creation and operation of London’s Underground system – London clay and dust rich in iron oxide – designer Jeffrey Miller has performed alchemical genius by combining the two to create a unique set of tiles.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is now offering the “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” (FTBK) guide to anyone associated with the tile industry at no cost. We need more people than just installers to be knowledgeable about ceramic tile,” Goldberg explained. “We

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. In 2020, the category also represented 21.8%

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