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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. Lead times, maintenance, job lots from the quarrying should be comfortable for the retailer to walk someone through.

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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone lowers tuition costs

Floor Covering News

Throughout the course professional sales techniques and tactics are taught. This course is designed to give salespeople the tools they need in order to increase sales and avoid customer false expectations and more. Throughout the course professional sales techniques and tactics are taught. ITS Verification.

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Metropolitan Mastery

Diary of a Tile Addict

If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. 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. But the design team at Colorker clearly have other ideas.

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Premium underlayments: A path to add-on profits

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano It’s no secret that flooring accessory pieces such as premium underlayments are often the hardest to sell for the retail sales associate. If you’re a retail sales associate or a store owner, a premium underlayment is an opportunity to ‘sell the floor twice,’” said David Moore, senior director of accessories, Mohawk.

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President's Message: Introducing our new president, Dan Rea

StoneDimensions

I am employed at Coldspring, in Cold Spring, MN (formally known as the Cold Spring Granite Company) where I head up the sales and marketing for the company and have been in the stone industry with Coldspring since 1977. However, more needs to done to emphasize safety and best practices in the quarrying and installation of natural stone.

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Trade war forces suppliers to re-strategize

Floor Covering News

The domestic production of LVT in north Georgia will provide unique opportunities for research and development, design and quality assurance bringing a new level of excellence to the hard surface arena, the company said. Sourcing is changing today and has become significantly weighted toward information that is the driving force of sales.

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10 Reasons You Should Use Sustainable Building Materials

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Advanced framing with wood from sustainable forests is just another great tool to add to your sustainably-built home. Look around your community; is there a local manufacturer that produces building materials—maybe a local quarry or local cabinet maker? If so, consider buying from them. Image Source: CGA Partners.

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