CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

brings tiles into alignment and sets the grout spacing without the need for additional spacers. TEXRITE (Booth XX), Epoxyplus #372 Starbrite: A new technology for grouts, this product is made with a special aggregate that transfers color from glass tile to grout in a “chameleon-like” manner.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 27, 2013

To install ceramic tile, first grout the area. Apply more grout to the seams and let it dry for several hours. Wipe off all excess grout with.". 1-GROUT is NOT used to lay the tile!! GROUT is CEMENT!!! You cannot "wipe" dry grout as he describes. the grout issue. I dont think Chris will mind (I hope).

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

I feel, as one of the first handful of major trade shows to take place, Coverings is knocking it out of the park,” Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the event planning company for Coverings, told FCNews at the show. “At We’re even getting into bigger sizes—8 x 8-foot tiles—because consumers are moving away from grout lines.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

By Megan Salzano—W ith the pandemic shaking up product launch strategies, the fall selling season has become a key product launch phase for many suppliers. The line also features integrated grout lines offered with a quicker installation. A SCENDANT.

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

Each one experiments with one of three post-forming strategies; cutting, folding and bending-by Harvard University Graduate School of Design. AK: Do I have to use grout? Sinergias, an exhibition showcasing academic studies and projects in ceramic tile was featured in the entry hall at Cevisama15. I love the sculptures!

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

There are staple products, but now people want to incorporate some pop,” said Kathy Greene, director of brand strategy and communications. It isn’t any different from other floating floor systems except you have to grout, but that’s a very easy one-part grout to learn to use. Also, you’re actually bringing DIY into tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

Panelists include David Grout (Gary Lee Partners), Todd Heiser (Gensler), Eileen Jones (Perkins + Will), Jordan Mozer (Jordan Mozer & Associates), Neil Schneider (IA Interior Architects). Management of Delay and Disruption and Proactive Strategies for Tile Contractors” – Tommy A. Tuesday, April 19, 8:00 – 9:15a.m.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

“After more than 30 years, Coverings continues to be the pre-eminent event for the global ceramic tile and natural stone industry as well as the pinnacle for product innovations and trends,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. “As As the No.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

T he intense level of competition in the waterproof flooring segment —particularly the LVP/SPC/rigid core category—has resulted in aggressive pricing strategies to build market share. To further entice retailers, Stanton has added new enhanced bevel for a realistic, low-profile grout line.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2020

In this role, Rizzo will lead the Laticrete sales team in the creation and execution of strategy for all aspects of concrete remediation sales, which includes the NXT, SUPERCAP and Specialty Mortar product brands. —Laticrete has named Joseph Rizzo associate director of sales, concrete remediation.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Mohawk, for example, has revamped its brand messaging and marketing strategy—in addition to launching new products that meet key needs—to bring ease to the selling process. For Cali, the company’s California lifestyle branding and unique go-to-market strategy are designed to make it an easy sale for its trusted customers. “We

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

According to the company, I4F’s patent cluster concept strategy and technologies were well received and, as a result of the shows, the company expects to sign-up at least 10 new licensees for its locking systems and other technologies belonging to its patent portfolio in Q1.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2023

Roomvo is now more realistic than ever,” noted Brandon Shidlowski, senior director of strategy, Leap Tools, the maker of Roomvo, which accounts for the greatest market share in this space. Moreover, according to the companies that specialize in this technology, room visualizers are primed to get even better.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

Whether it be product design, go-to-market strategy or a combination of the two, these “new kids on the block” are proving themselves in a category dominated by seasoned suppliers. TruCor Tile IGT (Integrated Grout Technology) is a tile visual with the grout line engineered into the locking system.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

One of MSI’s retail partners, Yates Flooring in Lubbock, Texas, features tile prominently and uses a key strategy of grouping color and material to help make the sale. Having mini vignettes, room scene photography and grouted boards helps them envision the tile in their home. Seeing is believing.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

The TumbledEdge technique renders a more realistic edge found in genuine, grouted porcelain tile and stone patterns,” Marchetta explained. Mannington’s overall wood strategy hinges on focusing more on upper-end opportunities in the market by moving away from base-grade products. Rather, it’s more sandblasted.”.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As a result, Bella has reinvigorated its go-to-market strategy as well as launched a new portfolio of hard surfaces products—including rigid core lines that run the gamut from mid-$1 to $4 price points, providing a good/better/ best option for dealers. This will give our dealers a competitive edge.”. Wellmade’s new vinyl tile looks.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

We’ve put together a pretty comprehensive standard for the industry that goes beyond just criteria of products, and also addresses corporate strategies and facility strategies.”. That includes mortars and grouts, liquids and paste goods, sheet goods like membranes and panel goods like backer boards, as well as tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

RevoTile is said to install two-times faster than traditional tile in three steps: 1) place underlayment, no mortar required; 2) click tiles together; and 3) grout immediately. What has changed, however, is its strategy—and the arsenal of new tools the company is building to accomplish it with. More committed than ever.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2024

Customers can now experiment with various floors, walls and even grout lines in the product catalogue for a more accurate depiction of what the project will look like once completed. We wanted to make the online shopping experience come to life no matter where people are shopping,” said Brandon Shidlowski, senior director of strategy. “At

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