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Industry promotes online training initiatives

Floor Covering News

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. Alliance Flooring, Inc. To wit: Safety training. “We By Ken Ryan.

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Retailers React: How are you training/recruiting new installers?

Floor Covering News

Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. This week, we asked: How are you training/recruiting new installers? Here are their responses: “We are training new installers by finding younger guys who are energetic to work.

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NTCA launches tile art coloring book fundraiser

Floor Covering News

—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. The post NTCA launches tile art coloring book fundraiser appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Ecore introduces budget-friendly flooring option

Floor Covering News

Designed for use in free weight, cardio, selectorized strength and functional training areas, the Essentials line is inspired by Ecore’s Basic Fit and Performance collections. Since our inception, our flooring products have set a benchmark for aesthetics, performance and design flexibility within the industry,” Barber noted.

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CTEF online auction features $80k+ of product

Floor Covering News

Flooring products. Online courses and coloring books. The CTEF aims to improve the tile industry through installer certification, education, training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. Materials such as tile, GPTP, backer board, underlayment, mortar, shower niches and grout.

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Should You Use Hardwood Floors in Kitchens and Bathrooms?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Hardwood floors offer a number of benefits. Even homeowners without allergies can enjoy the seamless look of hardwood flooring. So, is it a good idea to install hardwood floors in kitchens and bathrooms? So, is it a good idea to install hardwood floors in kitchens and bathrooms? Pros of hardwood floors.

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Daltile Statements program proves its worth to the flooring dealer

Floor Covering News

As we came out of COVID-19, we went through two amazing years,” Warren told Floor Covering News. Chris Cosentino, president of Hadinger Flooring in Naples, Fla., Their floor tile is going to be their floor tile,” he explained. Daltile is also targeting RSAs with both training and a rewards program. showroom. “We