Tue.Apr 07, 2020

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Have You Considered the Tile Trade Instead of College?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

College isn't for everyone. That's where the tile trade comes in. Have you considered it? Comparing College to the Tile Trade. The Cost of College. College education costs a great deal of money. In fact, it costs so much money that it often requires that the student and even the student's parents to take out loans to pay for that schooling. As Scott Carothers says in Addicted to Quality Tile Installation, “Not every graduating high school student is “college material” nor does each desire a four

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Fiandre adds U.S. tile production

Floor Covering News

Chicago—Fiandre, part of the Iris Ceramica Group, will produce its first U.S.-made marble looks and slabs in a new porcelain tile collection called Royal Marble. The collection features refined marble looks that includes both large and traditional formats. Royal Marble was designed in Italy and will be manufactured in the U.S. in the company’s 100-million-square-foot production capacity facility in Tennessee.

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Engineered-Stone Tables Donated for Covid-19 Fight

Stone Update

TREND Group/RockSolid Granit offer anti-microbial surfaces for south Florida medical sites.

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Patcraft set to offer ‘virtual consultants’

Floor Covering News

In an effort to ensure that associates, customers and communities have the necessary tools to continue to do their jobs as efficiently as possible, Patcraft said its installation and product care experts will be available as ‘virtual consultants.’ . In order to respect social distancing, Patcraft said its installation and product care experts are not traveling.

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Concrete Made with Post-Treatment Steel Slag is Stronger than Usual Concrete

The A to Z of Building

Scientists have demonstrated a way to use a by-product of steel making in both making stronger concrete and treating wastewater, through a zero-waste method to help promote the circular economy.

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NWFA to hold virtual expo

Floor Covering News

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) is set to host its first ever Virtual Expo April 29-May 1. Attendees will participate in a combination of pre-recorded and live sessions, as well as product demos, networking, a keynote kickoff and a Wood Floor of the Year Awards closing ceremony. Given what the world is going through with Coronavirus, the NWFA will be offering the virtual experience at no cost to attend.

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WFCA to host coronavirus Q&A

Floor Covering News

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic the WFCA has worked diligently to provide cutting-edge, current information on how the decisions made in Washington, D.C. will impact the industry and its members. Continuing that aim, the group will host a webinar to answer questions regarding the pandemic and its impact. Join legal counsel, Jeff King, CEO, Scott Humphrey, and CFO, Steve Abernathy, as they decipher legislation and respond to questions.

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Web exclusive: Hardwood executives forced to adjust 2020 forecasts

Floor Covering News

Hardwood flooring manufacturers have been working to ensure their distributor partners and retail customers have ample supply despite temporary plant shutdowns. Pictured is Mountain Home from Wickham. By Reginald Tucker. Turns out that even the most aspirational flooring products such as hardwood flooring are not immune to the economic effects of COVID-19.