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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone launches tile specialist course

Floor Covering News

San Diego, Calif.—The The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) has provided training to thousands of people in the tile and stone industry over the last decade. The grouting lesson covers the types of grout and how to install them, including cementitious grouts, pre-mixed grouts and epoxy grouts.

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DALTILE and LATICRETE DONATE MATERIALS TO TILE HOMES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. San Diego Habitat for Humanity tiled the entire first level and one additional bathroom in each of the three homes, which are part of a larger 11-home project in the Escondido community north of San Diego. About Daltile.

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Coverings 2014 – Tile & Stone Show Preview

JG Kitchens

Next week, I’ll be attending Coverings, North America’s top tile and stone trade show, for the first time in almost a decade. Grout goes metallic from TEC/H.B. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Cevisama in 2012 and Cersaie last fall, Spain’s and Italy’s respective tile shows.

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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. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course.

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“I Owe a Lot to This Industry”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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2018 Tile Trends from Tile of Spain

JG Kitchens

The interesting thing is that stone, metal and even cotto are finding great success in the planks formats. In looks ranging from woods and stones to glazed ceramics and cottos, the overall impression is one of a long life with care and consideration rather than one of neglect and hardship. Well-Loved Vintage. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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