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Tile Inspiration from Around The World

Garden State Tile Blog

Ceramic tile encompasses thousands of years of history and extends to nearly every culture in the world. Its beauty and durability can be seen in our greatest historical buildings and most treasured cities, with some of the civilization’s earliest tile constructions still standing today. But you don’t need to travel overseas to bring the worldly charm of tile into your home or business.

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How Acceptable is Warped Tile?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

If you think that warped tile isn't acceptable, we're here to help you understand what is and what isn't acceptable. You see, there are two categories to consider: inherent (actual) warpage and excessive warpage. Actual warpage is a function of the tile manufacturing process. It's something qualified tile installers and Certified Tile Installers take into consideration.

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Tile Inspiration from Around The World

Garden State Tile Blog

Ceramic tile encompasses thousands of years of history and extends to nearly every culture in the world. Its beauty and durability can be seen in our greatest historical buildings and most treasured cities, with some of the civilization’s earliest tile constructions still standing today. But you don’t need to travel overseas to bring the worldly charm of tile into your home or business.

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Radio Stone Update -- May 20, 2020 Vol 1 No 1

Stone Update

A review of the proposed tariffs on quartz slabs from India and Turkey, plus news on U.S.-made porcelain slab and an online Coverings trade event.

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WATCH: FCNews, Starnet members discuss business amid COVID-19

Floor Covering News

We’re continuing our Talk Tuesday series with three major Starnet members. FCNews publisher, Steve Feldman, sat down with three major commercial contractors and Starnet members—Randy Weis of RD Weis with multiple locations across the country; Randy Rubenstein of Rubenstein’s Contract Carpet in Seattle; and Cheryl Acierno of Acierno and Company in Denver—to discuss the state of business today, which isn’t so bad, and how the pandemic will affect business in 2020 and beyond.

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Radio Stone Update -- May 27, 2020

Stone Update

Online Xiamen show, new CEO for Pearlman, pro-active Covid-19 industry response.

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Minimizing liability when recalling workers

Floor Covering News

The World Floor Covering Association has issued the following guidance on how to avoid liability when bringing employees back to the workplace. “With many states and localities easing their shelter in place orders, flooring retailers and contractors will begin reopening their facilities and bringing back employees. It is important that each retailer and contractor take steps to protect employees and customers from exposure to the coronavirus to minimize the risk of liability if they contra

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WFCA to host next retail survival webinar

Floor Covering News

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is set to host its next webinar focused on successful strategies for flooring retailers in the age of COVID-19. Details are below. When: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Topic: Hear from some of the industries leading flooring retailers on how they are achieving success and approaching the future in light of the restrictions created by the coronavirus.

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Economic update: Alan Beaulieu sees recovery on the horizon

Floor Covering News

Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics, is known for his spot-on economic forecasts and predictions. In the third and final part of its COVID-19 ‘Black Swan’ webinar series—held on May 22—Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics, provided a “data-driven” outlook of economic trends and what they mean for consumers and businesses as states around the country begin to reopen.

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Dominic Rice named Floor Covering Institute president

Floor Covering News

Dominic Rice. Dominic Rice, a 24-year flooring industry veteran, has joined the Floor Covering Institute as its new president, according to institute founder Jim Gould. Rice spent his career in leadership roles at Armstrong Flooring, most recently as its chief product officer and senior vice president of global operations. Starting with Armstrong in Australia, his experience has spanned Australia, Asia, Europe and North America.