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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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 17, 2016

Recently a group of 18 tile installers from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania attended complimentary ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems training in Aliquippa, PA. More than 8,000 installers a year benefit from ARDEX Academy seminars all over North America each year. Check out the schedule here and register today!

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the world’s largest tile contractor association, recognized Mary Yocum of Schluter Systems as the recipient of the 2020 Joe A. Marco Ludwig, president and CEO of Schluter-Systems North America, congratulated Mary on receiving the award. Tarver Service to the Industry Award.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. With stone panels up to 4,200 kgs and thicknesses exceeding 700mm, a robust but simple steel frame system was designed for primary lateral support. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Kaye Whitener, Don Roberts and Jim Aaron of the Floor Covering Education Foundation The history of flooring dates to 3,000 BC when the Egyptians developed stone construction with stone and brick floors soon to appear. As the installation curriculum grows nationally, it will require more trained instructors. military veterans.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Each board member has been selected for his or her experience and dedication to the ongoing support needed to recruit and train new flooring installation craftsmen, according to the company. Technical College System of GA. Perren is the deputy commissioner for technical education for the Technical College System of Georgia.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 10, 2022

Laticrete is a family-owned manufacturer of construction solutions, including tile and stone installation and care systems, resinous and decorative flooring finishing systems, masonry veneer installation systems, as well as other materials used in the building industry.

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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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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Strata Heat System: The new and improved Strata Heat system is an electric radiant floor heating system that aims to increase thermal heat diffusion by 20%, reduces energy costs up to 15% and minimizes cold spots to make homes feel more comfortable (when the thermal pack is used). Training schedule. Wednesday, July 7.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

By Reginald Tucker When custom home builder, George Royce, was looking for a radiant subfloor heating system for his eco-friendly, ranch-style home in Wellington, Nev., He found a product with all those attributes and much more when he stumbled upon Step Warmfloor, an innovative radiant heating system with self-regulating properties.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2021

TISE Live is a product-focused, virtual experience offering flooring, stone and tile product features and manufacturers, unique content, education and networking opportunities. Through TISE Live, attendees can connect with and source products from more than 200 flooring, stone and tile industry manufacturers online. Register here.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 23, 2018

Recipients of the Vendor Partner Award must demonstrate the highest standards for training Fishman’s sales team, its customers and general contractors in the proper use of the vendor’s products. The event featured 28 vendors exhibiting flooring installation products, with several vendors providing training in the use of their products.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 15, 2016

More than 81 tile installers and customers were trained on ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems in Regina and Saskatoon this week. ARDEX Sales Professional Kelly Jacques and ARDEX Technical Field Representative Bertram Tasch presented the full system of products! Thanks to all who attended.

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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. Design-forward.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Q: I’ve been asked to review a shop drawing submission for interior stone cladding. I don’t like the idea of stacking the weight of the stone to the lower courses, I don’t like the difficulty encountered should a piece need to be replaced, and I’ve always struggled with understanding how they work.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 3, 2015

More than 30 installers attended ARDEX Tile & Stone Installations Systems training yesterday in Portland, Oregon. ARDEX tiling products were presented and installers were given hands on training. Be sure to visit ARDEX Americas training registration page to register for upcoming sessions…

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2013

He and his associates have completed the STAINMASTER™ tile and grout training program and he is looking forward to sharing the information with his current and future clients. “We Karl’s intentions are to offer products which outperform his customer’s expectations. He is confident the STAINMASTER™ tile products will surpass that objective.

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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. Kannapel said the DropLock 100 locking system provides fast, easy, glueless drop-and-lock installation and a tight fit.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 2, 2017

As family owned company and built on a foundation of product performance and a global focus on training, the ARDEX Group leads through local customer interaction striving for excellence in all that we do.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 21, 2018

Aliquippa, PA, May 3, 2018 – FCICA , the Flooring Contractors Association, in partnership with ARDEX Americas and nora systems, Inc. announced the 2018 1 st quarter recipient of the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager Program (CIM) Scholarship.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 17, 2018

Aliquippa, PA, January 17, 2017 – FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, along with ARDEX Americas and nora systems, Inc. announced that Mark Holman is the 2017 4 th quarter recipient of the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager Program (CIM) Scholarship.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Aliquippa, PA, October 18, 2017 – FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, along with ARDEX Americas and nora systems, Inc. As family owned company and built on a foundation of product performance and a global focus on training, the ARDEX Group leads through local customer interaction striving for excellence in all that we do.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

Jamann overhauled our high-end Fabrica Wood program and display system and trained our sales force many times over. Jim believes that everyone who profits from the flooring industry should be part of the solution and he’s making sure that he leaves no stone unturned in getting the support FCEF needs to succeed. By Derek Bartley.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

In the 1980s, the Holten family moved to Canada and began Tilemaster, a retail and construction industry supplier in Aurora, Ontario, where it provides a vast array of metal, stone, slate and marble tiles, as well as countertops and related products. ” Holten appreciated the result of upgrading Tilemaster’s accounting system.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

The technology also includes an intuitive lead-generation system that delivers leads from every digital interaction. Merchandising: Showroom within a showroom In recent years there has been a renewed focus on innovative merchandising systems designed to elevate the shopping experience for the consumer and selling experience for the RSA.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

There is no silver bullet or one thing you can do to beat the big boxes,” said Jim Augustus Armstrong, president, Flooring Success Systems, author of “Beating the Big Boxes” and a frequent FCNews columnist. “A A Home Depot or Lowe’s may have name recognition and draw a lot of people.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

Mid-America Tile, the exclusive Midwest distributor of Kerlite, recently had the opportunity to introduce this thin tile technology to the Architectural and Design community at a forum hosted by the International Masonry Institute (IMI) at their training center in Addison, Illinois.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 4, 2016

In 2013, Dale was instrumental in launching ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems products at the Dallas Plant. Dale traveled to Germany for additional training to ensure quality demands were met. In July 2007, Dale took on a new role as Lab Tech for adhesives and powders testing requirements. Thank you Dale for all the.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In 2013, Dale was instrumental in launching ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems products at the Dallas Plant. Dale traveled to Germany for additional training to ensure quality demands were met. In July 2007, Dale took on a new role as Lab Tech for adhesives and powders testing requirements.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2023

So, it took a little while to get the combination of stone and plastic to the point that it was not having an issue in our dry climate. There are also several locking systems available and each has its strengths and weaknesses.”. My market is unique because of the dryness and the temperature here,” he explained. “So,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Mediterranea utilizes Dynamic HD Imaging design technology to flawlessly blend the modern look of cement with the delicate veining and coloration from exquisite stones. The result is a modern look befitting even the most elegant beachfront palazzo.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. We’ve both been cross-trained on just about everything. We have come a long way from being just a natural stone company. It’s all over the place.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Dealers are leaving no stone unturned or avenue unexplored in reaching the consumer in ways that are more convenient for them. You can get people with the sales skills and train them on the technical side.” Make sure you are using a retail lead system and a lot of technology,” said Brian Peed, owner.

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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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