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Main Street commercial market primed for a grand reopening

Floor Covering News

The Main Street marketplace is—and always will be—a driver in the market economy,” said Glenn King, vice president of sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows.

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Coverings releases 2023 education lineup

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A robust lineup of complimentary learning opportunities, including live demonstrations, curated show floor tours, interactive sessions and partner education, will span all tile and stone industry segments. The post Coverings releases 2023 education lineup appeared first on Floor Covering News. Register for Coverings 2023 here.

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CTEF makes education guide free to industry members

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The guide—along with the Certified Tile Installer “Field Manual for Thin-Bed Installation of Ceramic Tile” and associated tests—have become the industry standards for the professional development of tile installers and others involved in the sale, specification, prep, installation and service of ceramic tile , the group said.

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Are you up-to-date on COF?

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

The standards for COF have changed, and any individual or firm involved in the manufacture, specification, sales, installation, or maintenance of ceramic tile floors should understand the new requirements for tile. You didn’t know the standard for tile and COF had changed? The new test protocol is found in Section 9.6

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Coverings conference sessions announced

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A panel discussion where tile contractors share their experiences and successes with outdoor installations and review case studies that include the latest in pedestal systems and 2-centimeter pavers. Laws of Luxury: How to Increase Your Sales by Leveraging the Luxury Business Model. The Secrets of Pool Design and Installation.

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Tile’s eco-attributes entice younger generations

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By Megan Salzano—While resilient flooring— rigid core SPC in particular —has taken the industry by storm, ceramic tile is poised for a resurgence. Flooring is no exception. In addition to its longevity, tile’s manufacturing process and makeup also prove valuable when looking for sustainable flooring materials.

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STATS Commercial: Healthcare the bright spot in 2020

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FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. compared to 2019. and 4.3%, respectively.

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