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4 tips for trading up to tile

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—Chasitiy Hurtt senior manager merchandising and marketing operations EMSER TILE VISUALIZERS “Visualizers and augmented reality (AR) tools play a major role in enticing consumers to upgrade their interiors and exteriors. These tools allow customers to virtually preview how different tile options would look in their spaces.

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Top 5 merchandising tips for bamboo/cork flooring

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Joanie Beazley, residential sales manager, Carpet One Floor & Home, Asheville, N.C., Positioning the products close to traditional hardwood is the most effective way within a retail location,” said Derek Brooks, senior vice president, sales and business development, North America, Torlys. ” Use all the tools.

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Ceramic: How to capitalize on tile’s potential in 2022

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By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022. MSI advocates for partnering with brands that can offer a wide range of digital tools.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

The KonMari method provides simple tools to organize your home, with the overall goal of sparking joy. Machine-made ceramic tile from AC’s Neri Collection , available in small-scale field tile and mosaic sizes. A marble mosaic from AC’s Brocade Collection. That should spark joy in anyone. Join our newsletter here.

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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

Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! 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.

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What tile should I pick if I don’t know my cabinets or counter yet?

Architectural Ceramics

You can even have a custom mosaic designed and fabricated just for your space. I would never get the money back in the sale of my place. Pinterest or Houzz are great tools to do this. You don’t want to make a commitment to bold color or trendy patterns, unless you are sure it will attract and aid the sale/lease.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options. When It Rains It Pours.