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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

Floor Covering News

Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with the consumer in a way that doesn’t turn them away from the category. Understanding how to use natural stone tile to recreate these designs, patterns, textures and colors adds to this advantage.

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Real wood coalition, part 13

Floor Covering News

In support of NWFA’s position and its signature “Real Wood, Real Life” campaign, Martin cited the findings of a consumer survey commissioned by the NWFA and published in Hardwood Floors magazine, the official publication of the association. The sales points for wood are easy—attractiveness, choice and warmth are the easy ones.

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Mannington: A new era in design

Floor Covering News

Cannon started at Mannington in 2007 as an intern doing color work for sheet vinyl and commercial carpet. I’ll change the colors on my walls and my accessories depending on the season, but not necessarily the furniture. We’re looking at home interior design, and what is trending in colors and accessories being used in the home.

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Where can you attend an event with four of the top associations in your field collaborating on the major issues facing our industry?

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Sales Director for Independent Distribution. Did you also know that CTDA members enjoy shipping discounts from freightquote.com, credit card processing discounts, discounts on F.W. dodge leads, NAW Business Services Program and a program with Schechner Lifson Insurance? Thank you again for all your support. Dave Milanowycz. Florida Tile.

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Granite Is No Longer the Most Popular Kitchen Surface and This Material Is

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. The National Kitchen & Bath Association announced its results from a survey of kitchen designers that granite is no longer the top choice for kitchen counters — quartz is. We hope you like the products we recommend. Quartz has it.

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Exclusive! Houzz 2019 Kitchen Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. The report is unique because it captures the opinions of homeowners, whereas most surveys focus on trends from the perspectives of interior designers, architects, etc. White is still the most popular countertop color. The 2019 U.S.

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CCA Global kicks off winter convention

Floor Covering News

The selling system, which will be launched in waves this year, is designed to make the shopping experience easier for consumers by offering fewer SKUs and color-coordinated displays intended to expedite the shopping experience and improve profit opportunities for retailers. which is being readied for a major launch in 2023.

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