Architectural Ceramics

JULY 10, 2020

Week of July 6th, 2020. The post-Fourth of July dog days of Summer are right around the corner, and what better way to beat the Summer lull by taking the family on that National Parks Road Trip you’ve always had in mind! Whether it be Googling the closest local park out of the 419 National Parks, or taking that big trip to Yellowstone in the rented RV, be sure you’re equipped with plenty of road games and our favorite tracks for creating that National Parks trip the one of your dream

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

By Ken Ryan. Pity the poor adhesive. It’s not enough just to be proficient at adhering to a surface. These days, top-performing glues have to be multi-taskers, flexible enough to work with dozens of flooring types, environmentally responsible and cure quickly enough so businesses can return in 24 hours or less. Thanks to technology advances and proprietary formulas, manufacturers are coming to market with adhesives that can do all these things and so much more.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 10, 2020

Your outdoor space boosts the aesthetics of your home while playing other functions. Without the right drainage system, your outdoor space could be a total mess. Examples of damage that can be caused by poor drainage include soil erosion, plant damage, damage to your home’s foundation and a muddy lawn. It could also cause issues on the paved surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

By Reginald Tucker. The extension of the PPP loan application deadline gives small businesses more time to apply for much-needed funds. The deadline for small businesses to apply for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been extended to August 8, 2020. At the time of the original deadline, June 30, the Small Business Administration (SBA) determined there was still $130 billion in federal funds still available through the PPP program.

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 10, 2020

Glass is an immensely interesting archaeological material: While its fragility and beauty is fascinating in itself, geochemical studies of invisible tracers can reveal more than what meets the eye.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

Lewis Davis. As part of the World Floor Covering Association’s (WFCA) Knowledge is Power webinar series, Lewis Davis, senior director of technology & research, and several industry manufacturers will host the first fcB2B educational webinar. Attendees will find out what fcB2B is by participating in the upcoming webinar to learn how it can help businesses be more productive and more successful.

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Stone Update

JULY 10, 2020

Digital b2b show will replace on-the-ground trade fair this fall.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

Dalton—For the tenth consecutive year , Shaw Industries has been named to Elearning! Magazine’s 2020 Learning! 100 list for its comprehensive education and training efforts. According to Shaw, Elearning ! Magazine specifically recognized its excellence in the category of Innovation for its embrace of Design Thinking culture. Shaw ranked No. 2, and is the only flooring manufacturer on the list.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

Lewis Davis. As part of the World Floor Covering Association’s (WFCA) Knowledge is Power webinar series, Lewis Davis, senior director of technology & research, and several industry manufacturers will host the first fcB2B educational webinar. Attendees will find out what fcB2B is by participating in the upcoming webinar to learn how it can help businesses be more productive and more successful.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

By Chris Coltran. Having spent more than 28 years in our industry—and having had the opportunity to train tens of thousands of RSAs ranging from highly experienced to brand new—I have seen firsthand so many of the challenges that salespeople deal with on a daily basis. Of these many challenges, I want to address the qualifying step in the selling process.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

By Lisbeth Calandrino. Businesses around the country are beginning to gradually reopen. The question now is, what’s the best way to welcome customers back in your store? If you’re nervous and feel stressed, you’re not alone. Your customers will be watching your every move and looking at all your surfaces. Your customers are likely to be skeptical and even apprehensive, in some cases.

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