Garden State Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A Room of History. Ever wonder where the phrase, “I need to powder my nose,” came from? Well believe it or not, the saying dates back all the way to eighteenth century Europe – and actually has nothing to do with your nose! As we see jewelry or our finest clothing today, wigs were an important symbol of class in the Victorian era. To keep a hair wig looking fresh and elegant, one would visit the sophisticated and well decorated powder room to discretely powder their wig.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mary Yocum. Flowood, Miss.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the world’s largest tile contractor association, recognized Mary Yocum of Schluter Systems as the recipient of the 2020 Joe A. Tarver Service to the Industry Award. Named after NTCA executive director emeritus, Joe Tarver, who served the industry throughout his career in both manufacturing and association management, this award is given to individuals who have dedicated their careers to improving the tile and ston

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Ceramic tile installation and design must work together. In fact, as d esigner Alena Capra , principal of Alena Capra Designs and the Coverings Industry Ambassador, explains it's critical. There must be synergy between the two. She should know given her involvement in the Coverings Installation Design Showcase, how frequently she features tile in her designs, and her long association with Coverings.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

FCIF executive committee: (left to right) Emily Finkell; Scott Humphrey; Keith Campbell; Charlie Dilks; Tim Baucom; Roger Marcus; and Dana Teague. Dalton—The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) board of directors is currently holding its fall campaign drive, reaching out to thousands of flooring businesses across the country. The Foundation provides grants directly to flooring families to help with expenses such as medical care, medications, medical supplies and other necessities such as f

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Trendir Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Thanksgiving – the holiday where people consume as much food as possible laughing with their loved ones. It’s that one time of year where families willingly gather around the idea of giving thanks. Though this is all true, this year’s Thanksgiving will be a little bit different. Not only is the world going through a serious pandemic, but things just seem to not be the same.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Bethany, Conn. —Laticrete has launched MVIS (Masonry Veneer Installation System) Lite Wall Float, a super lightweight mortar developed with the installer in mind. Half the weight of traditional type S mortars, MVIS is safer and easier to handle, the company said. Designed specifically for masonry veneers, the product’s lightweight feature and superior performance increases production while reducing exhaustion on the job, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Foster City, Calif.—A recent homeowner survey conducted in September and October by Modernize, a leader in the home improvement and home services industry, showed increased homeowner plans for renovation projects this winter. “We see that interest in home improvement projects appears higher than usual heading into this winter,” said Cassie Morien , homeowner insights analyst for Modernize. “With limited travel planned amid the pandemic, homeowners appear to be shifting funds aw

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Foster City, Calif.—A recent homeowner survey conducted in September and October by Modernize, a leader in the home improvement and home services industry, showed increased homeowner plans for renovation projects this winter. “We see that interest in home improvement projects appears higher than usual heading into this winter,” said Cassie Morien , homeowner insights analyst for Modernize. “With limited travel planned amid the pandemic, homeowners appear to be shifting funds aw

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

South Jordan, Utah—QFloors made it easier for flooring retailers to access the benefits of flooring-specific software without needing to learn the ins and outs of a new accounting system, the company said. Retailers who use QPro , QFloors’ browser-based, cloud-based software, now have the ability to integrate with QuickBooks Online, combining QPro’s flooring-specific benefits with QuickBooks Online’s familiar accounting features.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Florence, Ala—With 18 locations across six midwestern states, distribution giant Walcro has partnered with Schönox to expand its offering of installation supply options for its customer base. Schönox will gain greater distribution throughout a key region of the country and the partnership provides Walcro growth into new sectors with a wider range of contractors and installers.

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