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CTEF raffles off Angie Halford Ré tile mosaic flag

Floor Covering News

Angie Halford Ré mosaic. The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will raffle off an original Angie Halford Ré American Flag mosaic, donated by Ron Nash, president and COO, North America, Laticrete International Inc., The American Flag mosaic measures 42.5 Pendleton, S.C.—The X 67 and is 1.25

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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Of all surfacing types, natural stone also has the ability to increase resale value of a home due to its classic aesthetics.

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Ceramic: Key requirements for a top-quality installation

Floor Covering News

Participants included: Erin Albrecht, owner of J&R Tile, San Antonio, Texas; Woody Sanders, owner of DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, Marietta, Ga.; and Brad Trostrud, president of Trostrud Mosaic & Tile Company, Wood Dale, Ill. Following are some of their top recommendations. First things first—make a checklist.

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Exclusive: Artist Allison Eden extends her signature designs to flooring

Floor Covering News

The Allison Eden Studios Flooring Collection, developed in conjunction with Graphic Image Flooring, debuts in 30 luxury vinyl SKUs based on the artist’s signature mosaic designs. In New York ‘s free-spirited but revered arts/fashion/design community, the name Allison Eden is synonymous with mosaic glass artistry. Brooklyn, N.Y.—In

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The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online, “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

Floor Covering News

“Larger format tile continues to gain market share as it provides a more seamless installation with less visible grout lines. Ceramic wall tile and decorative mosaics in unique patterns, shapes and colors continue to gain popularity as consumers look to more dramatic feature walls and backsplashes to individualize their spaces.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

Tile flooring, more so than most others, requires installation by highly trained and even artisanal tradespeople. Unlike other types of flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone prevents frequent replacement and allows for easy cleaning without the use of toxic, high-VOC or harsh chemicals.”.

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