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Sika hosts installation training event

Floor Covering News

—Sika, a global supplier of specialty industrial chemicals, welcomed 23 installers from all over the state to its facility here for a two-day event focused on training and testing, held November 16 and 17. The day before, Sika conducted thorough grout installation training using its comprehensive SikaTile line of grout solutions. “We

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Ceramic: Avoiding common pitfalls many RSAs encounter

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Those challenges usually include labor, training, infrastructure and limited showroom real estate, to name a few. The CTEF, NTCA and other organizations provide education and training to assist the local dealer. Another aspect of a successful tile program is training. For Emser, training is No.

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Breaking into tile without breaking the bank

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Porcelain tiles typically have higher margins compared to other flooring options due to their durability and longevity. Porcelain tiles tend to be more expensive than carpet or luxury vinyl, which means the average sale per customer is typically higher,” Neu explained. Another aspect of a successful tile program is training.

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Coverings 2023: Advanced Certifications for Tile, Hands-On Demos

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

More specifically, CTEF demonstrated Sealants, Mosaics, and Troweling for Coverage, and Walked Through Gauged Porcelain Tile Panel Test for Advanced Installer Certification (ACT). If you did, we hope you visited the CTEF booth where tile installation education and certification were prominently displayed!

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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. Volume discounts are available.

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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

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Whether it’s ceramic, porcelain, granite or marble this product has it covered. While Arthur trains and certifies installers, he said he recommends this glue to his installers who take NFIC training and told FCNews he uses it in personal projects as well due to the performance this adhesive lends.

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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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