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Metro Tiles – Tile Trends for 2021

The London Tile Co.

Metro tiles are a popular type of tile often used in interior designs for both kitchens and bathrooms. But don’t worry, you don’t need to own a train station to use them in your home! Because of their sleek shape and design they are frequently used in both retro and contemporary designs. Edges: Standard.

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Employee Spotlight: Corporate Trainer Rachelle Bishop

Architectural Ceramics

Rachelle: I am an Interior Designer by education, but fell into sales when I lived in Arizona. From that, we all discovered that I have a knack for training, and that is when I realized what I am passionate about. I haven’t moved from my training position since. In training others, I’ve grown too.

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CTEF creates Dan Hecox Service Award

Floor Covering News

He routinely volunteered to help out CTEF at trade events and conferences; he served as CTI Evaluator to help expand the certification program; and he promoted tile installation best practices to interior design students so they could better specify tile projects.

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Coverings to host quarterly Connected event

Floor Covering News

For its first event, to be held August 26, attendees will learn about standards, selling tile post-pandemic, the benefits of tile for health and wellness and more. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards. Who: Mark Heinlein, training director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). When: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – 12 p.m.

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“I Owe a Lot to This Industry”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Most CTaSC inspectors are seasoned installers with management experience, so they are great quality control inspectors who can also train installers on these jobs. Often tile installers don’t have the opportunity to get formal training in the industry. TileDealer: You provide some of the CTDA’s online training.

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Hiring an Interior Designer vs. Interior Decorator: How to Choose Between the Two

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Need to decide between an interior designer and an interior decorator? Image: Paloma Contreras Design If you’ve ever tried to bring someone in to help with an interior design project, you know that finding your perfect match can be a task unto itself. What makes an interior designer?

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TCNA’s Tile Person of the Year Awarded to Donato Grosser

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Grosser is a scholar whose vision and quiet but massive efforts over 40 years have had a transformative effect on the North American tile industry; additionally, through Coverings, funding for the promotion of tile and industry standards work has been possible.” ” Born and raised in Milan, Italy, Mr. Grosser has a B.A.

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