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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: The pros and cons of natural stone

Floor Covering News

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., In an effort to help retailers in that endeavor, three suppliers gave FCNews their best advice on how to deal with the challenges of natural stone while also tapping the inherent advantages of the category.

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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: 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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2015 Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Mosaics will be popular for backsplash design, providing beautiful, eye-catching details that add elegance to an otherwise ordinary kitchen. In 2015, stone and glass mosaics will be trendy, offering alternatives to the usual and expected mosaic designs. Arizona Tile Cementine Black and White Porcelain Decos.

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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

Floor Covering News

Enter Bostik Big Tile & Stone: A polymer-modified, large and heavy tile mortar that can be used for both interior and exterior installations. Whether it’s ceramic, porcelain, granite or marble this product has it covered.

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Ceramic: Consumers yearn for outdoor living

Floor Covering News

Consumers are spending more money on creating outdoor oases using products like Daltile’s My Stone Moon collection, seen here. . In many areas of the country, porcelain pavers are an added market segment that, so far, traditional tile dealers have not covered,” said Paolo Mularoni, president, Del Conca USA. Outdoor living trends.

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