Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2023

” The workshops are open to tile installers and contractors as well as sales personnel and the A&D community. During the regional training sessions, which take place in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, contractors can learn about gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs (GPTP). 9/12 Louisville Tile, Wyoming, Mich. ●

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

—Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Tenet sessions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

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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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

The award recognises Italian companies’ international sales achievements and their ability to enhance the global standing of Italian industry based on official statistics from the Italian Customs and Monopolies A gency. Rather, it is a product ecosystem consisting of porcelain floor and wall tiles united by a profound aesthetic harmony.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability. Jackson, Miss.—The

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

—MAPEI recently introduced Mapeguard CI, a time-saving solution for ceramic tile and stone installations. After priming, installers can peel or stick the membrane and install the tile immediately, which also saves time on a jobsite.”.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Do you always shower in the early morning, when porcelain or stone tile floors are habitually cold no matter what the season? This special order system, is an all-in-one, adhesive-backed mesh mat, sized to standard dimensions. Our sales are heating up however, for their special order in-floor heating system: DITRA-HEAT.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Properly selected and installed, grout provides myriad functions that support a successful tile installation, noted Adam Abell, market manager, tile and stone installation systems, sealants and surface rep, Bostik. Following is a curated selection of the best in grouts and mortars, as well as expert tips to make the sale.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

So imagine my excitement when I was selected to participate as a panelist in an educational session for tile and stone professionals, Selling Tile: The Internet, the Industry & the Consumer, during Coverings 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. At Coverings 2012, Bill Buyok shares tips on How a Social Media Presence Improves Retail Sales.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. The porcelain tile line offers a large-format deco stone look available in eight styles. Large-format deco has definitely gained momentum,” explained Doug Hayes, vice president of sales. Everybody is here and everybody is excited.”

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. Flaviker will be pushing back the frontiers of porcelain at Cersaie 2018, with new 12mm thick panels and its new Bath Design project.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, DalTile Corp., Crossville’s Waldrep said manufacturers must be attuned to the perspectives and priorities of millennials and Gen Zers to answer the eco-driven standards of these influential generations. New products in tile. Crossville’s Shades 2.0

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

We are seeing robust sales on the Advanced+ series after only being in the stores for a short period of time.”. Natural Essence represents both luxury and supreme craftsmanship and is crafted with Greenguard Certified environmental standards. Korlok Select Stones with InteGrout by Karndean. Bruce Odette, Carpet Exchange, Denver.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2012

We love talking to contractors who have installed other systems,” said Jim Van Landingham, Vice-President of Residential Sales for Quick Drain USA. The graphic development is done using Florida Tile’s proprietary DP-Digital Porcelain technology. Once they see ours and how easy it is to work with, they never go back to the others.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Florim’s new Urban Wood. www.laticrete.com. . LATICRETE International, Inc.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. percent in square feet.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

.” The white vanity was designed by Drysdale herself, but other elements like the starburst mirror came from Baker Furniture, and the all bathroom fixtures and plumbing came by way of DXV for American Standard. The white stone and clear glass floral pattern gives a feminine feel without using a stereotypical color like bright pink.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Farrell Gerber, Executive VP Sales of Tile Redi® stated, “Redi-Trench™ is the only linear drain system completely integrated into a leak-proof, mold-free shower pan. Ames Tile & Stone, in Vancouver provided slab isolation membrane and the NuHeat radiant heating system to enhance the performance of the floors. Mike Ward, U.S.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Part of the sales generated by Guillermo and Tania collection will be donated to a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of art, culture and education. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 11, 2013

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. However, after several years of belt-tightening, the industry faces some interesting challenges in an evolving marketplace.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

It’s a much more personal introduction than a standard website. Greater visibility means more website traffic, and more website traffic means more sales. Your blog will dramatically increase your visibility on Google, which will lead directly to more traffic and more sales on your website.”. That’s something we all want!”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. Challenging the industry to go bigger. And in waterproof vinyl flooring, that brand is COREtec. No wait time and no acclimation is required.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

When helping a consumer find her ideal floor, experts say retail sales associates need to consider several factors, including the consumer’s lifestyle and the room in which the flooring is being installed. This gets way too complicated, and as sales professionals we can get too far out in the weeds. McMurtry is not alone.

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