CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The durability of cement tiles also makes them very low maintenance, and as long as they are sealed properly before the grout is applied, they won’t crack, scratch, or fade easily. Once you decide on your tile, you’ll want the best tools you can afford. Cement Tiles Won’t Go Out of Style. Professional or DIY?

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

We were looking to design the perfect flooring for residential and light office use,” said Shane Price, president. “It The goal was to design something that had the best of all worlds.”. With tile, the grout comes loose. NextFlor has none of that, so it’s designed to last for decades.”. Low maintenance.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies. Using a small installation tool, this is a perfect way to lay square tiles in a perfect checkerboard pattern.”. Grout systems. What’s more, it’s user friendly.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

According to Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Daltile’s residential remodel business was up almost double digits in 2022, but Daltile Statements dealers outpaced that growth. “As Then we send another email that says, ‘Don’t forget, you can get a free design consultation at this Statements showroom.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Brenner for Oliver Designs in Denver, CO.; Photography by S.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

“We think we’re probably going to have a slow start in Q1, but we do very much believe things are going to pick back up—especially for us specializing in residential SPC,” Kimberly Hill, director of marketing and creative design, told FCNews. It seemed for a few years that trending design in resilient flooring had somewhat stagnated.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

The flooring industry was slow to embrace the use of digital marketing and online tools as a viable next step in the evolution of the industry. First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. Mobile Marketing. cor, Sheboygan, Wis.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 27, 2013

To install ceramic tile, first grout the area. Apply more grout to the seams and let it dry for several hours. Wipe off all excess grout with.". 1-GROUT is NOT used to lay the tile!! GROUT is CEMENT!!! You cannot "wipe" dry grout as he describes. I dont think Chris will mind (I hope). Thin set is used.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 27, 2021

We expanded the app’s capabilities and redesigned the interface for easier access to a library of Bostik information and time-saving tools such as the Grout Calculator. ” According to Bostik, the app features a variety of tools including: Product finder. Grout Calculator. Technical and Safety Data Sheets.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 29, 2012

Social media platforms – most notably Twitter and Facebook – are potent marketing tools for more and more businesses, small and large. They offer a direct way to boost your company’s image and sales among customers and provide an easy way for customers to express their needs, insights, and opinions about what you offer.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

Think back to the Moors who formed clay tiles with hand-held tools, laid the thick shapes out to dry in the sun, and later hand-glazed them. Grout is used to allow for this expansion and contraction. Adding City Hall to a Designer Space. Handmade Ceramic: The simplest ceramic tile composition is that of natural clay.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 19, 2012

told the wife to go get 40 sq ft of porcelain tile from Home Depot $40 3 sheets of 3ft by 5 ft hardy board hardy board $30 1 lb 2 inch roof nails$3 and 15 lbs sanded grout $13. I do tile every day and have for over 30 years and am very quick and have a lot of tricks in my tool bag to expedite the job. Newer Post. Older Post.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. I later worked as a sales manager for Laticrete International for seven years, before founding Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC) on May 5, 2002. What does the training consist of?

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Tile Excellence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

The tile corners were left terribly uneven, big areas of grout were left unfilled, the floor tiles were popping and shifting in less than a week, and the floor of the bath was so poorly executed that it did not drain correctly. I later found out he had dumped thinset down my toilet drain, which I had to pay a plumber to remove. Newer Post.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. Through-pattern construction of VBT, which means the color and pattern extend throughout the thickness of the tile, is said to ensure the tile’s color and design will last the life of the floor.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

Whether it be product design, go-to-market strategy or a combination of the two, these “new kids on the block” are proving themselves in a category dominated by seasoned suppliers. Its strong legacy in solid and engineered wood products brings a fresh, customer-focused perspective, based on a combination of design and features consumers want.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Since its inception, COREtec has challenged the industry to think bigger and go further—in style, design, performance and innovation. These days, home has never been more important to consumers, and COREtec lets the customer show off the styles that are true to their “CORE”—all without having to sacrifice design for performance.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

A few months back we welcomed Interior Designer Katelyn Bowman as our Trade Sales + Interior Design Specialist here at modwalls and she has been an amazing addition to our team. She’s got impeccable style , great design tips and an abundance of information about tile and the wide world of design.

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Building Moxie

MARCH 31, 2017

Replace it – Jackhammer it out, haul it away and install a pre-formed pond shell (or design some other water feature). To learn more about the basics of Designing a Backyard Pond , see our related article, linked there. *. Remove it – Jackhammer it out, haul it away and fill it in with dirt. trees and shrubs b.)

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