Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

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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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Founded in 2015, King Tile is one of the oldest firms in North America exclusively focused on the fabrication and installation of porcelain slabs in both residential and commercial applications. Parsons brings a vast background of stone countertop fabrication from both small and large scale operations. As a managing partner of U.S.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Always the pioneers in ceramic technology, they have once again developed a porcelain tile that is sure to change the interior and exterior ambiance of the world’s architectural structures. If you haven’t learned about gauged porcelain slabs yet, please read on. Pictured: Fiandre Precious Stones Yellow Onyx. Let’s take a look!

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting is providing the ACT test modules for the four following test areas: Large Format Tile & Substrate Preparation, Membranes, Gauged Porcelain Tile and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs and B421C Shower Receptor. The schedule is as follows: Monday 4/22 11 a.m.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. One of the most impressive highlights of the presentation was when one of the attendees was handed a hammer and invited to strike a piece of standard thickness porcelain tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

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

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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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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The availability of qualified and trained tile installers has been a concern for a number of years,” explained Bart Bettiga, executive director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). The challenges, though, of training are not limited to the tile industry. said Andrea Serri of Confindustria Ceramica.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The CTEF aims to improve the tile industry through installer certification, education , training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. During normal times, CTEF generates income through in-person training and hands-on certification event fees. Flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2022

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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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

“The results of the first-ever CTEF online auction were a huge success,” said Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training. This allows us to continue our mission of tile installation training, education, and certification despite the pandemic.”.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio. The ranges either offer co-ordinated wall and porcelain floor tile solutions, or suggest combinations that will work together harmoniously.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio. The ranges either offer co-ordinated wall and porcelain floor tile solutions, or suggest combinations that will work together harmoniously.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 17, 2018

This is a style that works in every room, even underground train stations, and can be laid in a range of patterns. Stone effect tiles are also available in a range of light hues, including the absolutely stunning Calacatta marble effect wall and tiles or Destiny stone effect tiles. At The London Tile Co. Metro Tiles.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

In 2015, stone and glass mosaics will be trendy, offering alternatives to the usual and expected mosaic designs. Stone mosaics will feature specialty shaped tiles such as ovals, triangles, and hexagons, with glass mosaics displaying rectangular tiles, among other shapes. Arizona Tile Cementine Black and White Porcelain Decos.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The first week of Alliance Flooring’s two-week Connect 2020 concluded with Engineered Floors, Metroflor, Emser and Armstrong providing retailers with product reviews, training guidance and special deals on pallets. One downside of traditional stone, ceramic and porcelain is how cold and hard the tiles are.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

“Through the campaign, Daltile brings to bear a comprehensive support system of displays, custom signage, point-of-sales assets, digital and social media campaigns, a full roster of on-site training for Carpet Exchange’s retail sales associates and much more.”. The DIY-friendly tile. Increasing retailers’ sales. Design-forward.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

AUGUST 2, 2013

Laminam are very large porcelain panels that require less grout less. Rick Hagen, our sales manager, is training in Crossville to learn how to install this new material. Here’s some snapshots of the training! Laminam 5.6 is rolling out to market this fall and is durable enough to be installed on floors.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 12, 2015

Please stop by any of our Arizona Tile locations to speak with one of our professionally-trained consultants. We’re always happy to help assist! About Arizona Tile. Founded by John Huarte, former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner, the company is still family-owned after more than 35 years.

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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

JULY 6, 2021

Multimax Lite: Multimax Lite, the one-step, non-sag, large and heavy tile mortar for interior and exterior installations of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile and stone and has received multiple certifications and declarations for sustainable living. Training schedule. Thursday, July 8th. Thursday, July 8th.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Tile flooring, more so than most others, requires installation by highly trained and even artisanal tradespeople. As with the residential market, porcelain and ceramic tile are excellent options for commercial applications,” she told FCNews. including tile, stone and other flooring.”.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Guillermos research led him to train with Master Printer Marie Dormuth, with whom artists Andy Warhol, Peter Gee and Martin Mazorra received training in the art of lithography. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Asterdisc 1B. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. Sol Mio 2A.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring. This issue definitely needs to be addressed by the industry with a heightened focus on both adequate training and compensation to retain young talent in this profession,” Emser’s Villanueva-Heras noted.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

Step Warmfloor is designed for use under most “non-conductive” flooring surfaces—ceramic, porcelain tiles, natural stone, hardwood, laminate and even carpet. In this capacity, he has trained many professionals, including electricians and contractors, on the virtues of the system.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s Sales of ceramic tile have outpaced overall floor covering sales, due to manufacturers improving designs in wood-type planks, glass tile and stone looks. Note: Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, Inc. For many, it cannot come soon enough. Hopeful harbingers.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. The firm is focused on leading in the categories of best practices and client satisfaction.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. The firm is focused on leading in the categories of best practices and client satisfaction.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 13, 2012

I got exposed to stone and tile, and loved it. I have to say, I was most impressed this year with 3-D stone in wave formats and interwoven pieces. There are a lot of porcelains out there that are doing those wave patterns. And there is another porcelain that looks like a stick format, but is actually dimensional.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Social Media Training. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. This revolutionary range of porcelain is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The tremendous advancements in the evolution of porcelain and ceramic tile into larger sizes are a huge opportunity for architects, but those advancements come with increased installation complexity. Materials like terrazzo, stone and traditional tile can be intermixed, despite the different installation standards and slip coefficients.

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