Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. September 13 th brings us National Grandparents Day, which is a day for us to spend some time (perhaps virtually) reminding our grandparents how much they mean to us. In this day and age, there are vast possibilities for those on the cusp of retirement, and it’s up to the individual to choose their own adventure! Downsizing from a detached home to a condo in a senior living community, renovating family’s home spaces to transform them into in-law suites – plenty of

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) honors those who have made a difference in the flooring industry with inclusion in the WFCA Hall of Fame. Nominations are now open. To be considered as a candidate to join the distinguished list of luminaries an individual must be nominated by a sponsor who will complete a thorough application process detailing the nominee’s work history, industry, trade, governmental and civic accomplishments.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

When you're installing tile, do you use gridlines or spacers? Why do you do so?

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

By Megan Salzano. Retailers and manufacturers generally agree the postponement of TISE to June ’21 was prudent. Not immune to the impacts and pressures created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, TISE organizers broke the news in mid-August that the flooring industry’s premier event would be postponed from January to June 2021. At the time, Dana Hicks, TISE show director, Informa Markets, said the decision to move the dates from Jan. 25-28 to June 16- 18 was not reached easily and a host of extrao

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Stone Update

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Caesarstone Buys Into Porcelain-Slab Plant; U.S. Hard-Surface Imports Up in July; more.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

By Megan Salzano. Flooring underlayments perform a myriad of jobs that all serve to uphold the success of the final product—a full flooring installation. From under a variety of flooring surfaces, underlayments play the part of moisture mitigator , sound absorber , comfort/crush protector and more. These roles are the most sought-after attributes for consumers, and retailers would be remiss if they didn’t promote them while making the flooring sale —not only to boost the bottom line, but also to

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Kitchen and Residential Design

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Every contractor and their business is susceptible to certain risks which may be beyond their control. Although most will put up safety measures and precautions to ensure they are protected against any of such risks, the best form of protection or precaution to have is insurance. This is because even with the best safety measures, you cannot determine or tell what will happen.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

By Reginald Tucker. It’s one thing to be in business for four decades—it’s quite another to continue growing over such a long stretch and still be relevant and innovative in today’s market, particularly in the face of intense competition from competing hard surface categories. But that’s precisely what Mercier has accomplished as it celebrates its 40 th anniversary this year.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Robert Gucker III. Florence, Ala.—Schönox HPS North America has hired Robert Gucker III as a technical sales representative serving the Long Island, Queens and Brooklyn areas. Gucker’s main experience has focused on technical sales support, technical field support and technical writing as well as flow measurement technologies, analytical and critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Dalton—Throughout the pandemic, Tom Jennings, WFCA’s vice president of professional development, has shared valuable insights for retailers through short video lessons launched weekly. This week, Jennings has kicked off a series titled “Lessons learned from informercials.” The first part in the series, available above, is titled “If you want to be believed – you must first be a believer yourself.” The post Tom’s Tips begins multi-part series appeared first on Floor

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Group launched its first official DesignFWD podcast episode, titled “Let’s talk innovation in the design world.” The company launched the podcast in an effort to help the industry discuss innovations in design, performance and sustainability that positively impact the built environment. The podcast series promises engaging conversation with design leaders, sustainability advocates and progressive end users who are moving design forward.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released its latest Leadership Live weekly message from CEO, Scott Humphrey. In this week’s message, Humphrey states: “It would be natural to fall back and hunker down in the face of this worldwide pandemic. In this week’s Leadership Live, Scott Humphrey challenges you to refuse to let this situation define you, by sharing the story of one person who stood up in the face of adversity…and by doing so, literally changed the

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