Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2023

By providing curated assortments, [the] Stylizer is a big help to retailers, distributors, designers and contractors,” said Paij Thorn-Brooks, vice president of marketing for Dal-Tile LLC, parent company of AO. How does it work? This makes it much easier to upsell.” Thorn-Brooks said. “As

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2024

Understanding & Installing Ceramic Tile (UICT) The UICT course offers basic instruction in the TNCA Handbook and ANSI specifications along with live demonstrations and actual hands-on experience for the individual seeking an entry-level installer position with a tile contractor. Formerly a 4.5-day and Pendelton, S.C.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth. We worked hard, especially Joey and David who did last-minute grouting. Porcelain slabs had a slow start but now that the installation contractors are up to speed it’s taking off. Booth prep! Our meeting area was a hit this year. It had a great payoff.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

—David Allen Company has joined Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, as a new member. “As and South Florida, David Allen Company works in hospitality, education, transportation, workplace, government and industrial environments. with a concentration in the southeast. Columbia, S.C.,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2021

I am excited about the opportunity to join the Fabulous Floors family as I value the organization’s emphasis on quality, customer service and hard work,” said Saye. “I I am excited about the opportunity to join the Fabulous Floors family as I value the organization’s emphasis on quality, customer service and hard work,” said Saye. “I

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The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Those choices include the level of contractor that is hired, the extent of the renovation and finally, the material choices that can be made. I interviewed the contractor, Curt Cullin of Blue Line Construction, Stamford, CT, in my attempt to identify specific conditions that ensure a successful outcome for a project, large or small.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

“We are beyond proud to honor the 2024 project winners and celebrate the exceptional skill and dedication of these talented professionals advancing the tile and stone industry through their innovative design and installation work.” . Residential Ceramic Tile Design—kitchen Smart Kitchen Moderno Porcelain Works Phoenix Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Galleher Commercial Flooring, a leading provider of flooring solutions for commercial spaces, and Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, expanded their partnership to include GemCore Resilient Commercial Flooring. Santa Fe Springs, Calif.—Galleher

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Being particularly impressed with my self control and professionalism, the building owner awarded me the job— which required him to work with me. After working for several prominent flooring con- tractors, I started Takeoff Co., By Kathy Case—”I deal with a woman at home; I won’t deal with one on the job.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

Participants, including the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Tile of Spain, Ceramics of Italy and Coverings exhibitors Mapei and Florida Tile, will meet on Monday, April 8 for Coverings’ official service event, assembling kits onsite with daily items like toothpaste, shampoo, toothbrushes, lotion, Chapstick and more.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The original idea behind the business was for Shah to work at home during her pregnancy and still generate additional income for the family. From 1974-1981, while getting MSI off the ground, Manu continued to work full-time as a mechanical engineer at International Harvester, a manufacturer of trucks and farming equipment.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 28, 2023

Tarver Service to the Industry Award by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). Furthering connections between manufacturers and associations, distributors and contractors—my goal in this has always been to help the industry, to help contractors further their careers, deepen their training, establish professional reputations.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It is a privilege to be part of an organization that places a high priority on quality, culture and strong work ethic. I look forward to building on the historic success of Fabulous Floors and working with our outstanding employees, customers and vendors as we continue our evolution as an organization.”.

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Tile Excellence

APRIL 19, 2018

I write here on this blog for the sole purpose of helping and informing hard working people like myself how to get the best quality tile job possible at the best possible price or even do it yourself. I always offer my readers to ask questions or call me direct for guidance through their job or dealings with their contractor.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Another bright spot in the conference was a panel discussion with a diverse group of local clients, including an architect, designer, commercial contractor and family-owned retailer. The panel answered questions ranging from how to meet their service expectations to the benefits of working with independent distributors.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

By providing curated assortments, Daltile’s Stylizer is also a big help to retailers and contractors, Thorn-Brooks said. By providing curated assortments, Daltile’s Stylizer is also a big help to retailers and contractors, Thorn-Brooks said. How the Stylizer works. Curated sets. Daltile’s new Stylizer meets this consumer need.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 31, 2024

We have such a massive shortage of installers entering our industry yet such a large population of individuals ready to take on the work. ISSUE: IMMIGRATION I would love for Congress to consider a path for immigrants to get access to a green card by way of legal employment within the skilled trades [or any industry].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

To be eligible for the FCEF scholarship, individuals must be new to the industry or have worked as an installation helper for less than a year. Dalton–The CTEF will offer beginning and intermediate training classes that qualify for the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) “100 in 100” scholarship program announced on November 13, 2023.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Suitable on a variety of substrates—including wood boards, old ceramic tiles, natural stones, terrazzo, old water-resistant adhesive residues and concrete—FP works with Schönox repair, patching and smoothing compounds as well as all Schönox self-levelers. Moisture condition of concrete slabs can be measured using RH in-situ concrete testing.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2023

Designers, architects, contractors, installers, builders, remodelers, retailers and other professionals in the tile and stone business have the chance to showcase their innovative design work and masterful installation skills through the popular, annual CID Awards program. a design studio Boca Raton, Fla. San Francisco, Calif.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

We want to take it back to where classic LVT began by providing a flexible product retailers have used successfully for years.” After all, rigid is on fire right now and companies are looking to strike while the iron is hot, so to speak. Cling Comfort with SetaGrip Technology, produced in South Korea by NOX Corp.,

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

They cater to homeowners, contractors, designer, builder, etc. The overall experience working with PDI from start to finish is always effortless.”. Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. Their success fuels every channel, from residential retail to commercial. About the winner. Kindred Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

With this update, designers, building owners and construction professionals will have more flexibility to select tile as an alternative to precast concrete, metal panels and other materials for building exteriors, expanding the tile market and work opportunities for qualified tile contractors and installers.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2023

O pening a small business is no easy feat—no matter what you’re selling. When it comes to flooring, it takes a lot of expertise and a little bit of guile to run a successful business. Floor Covering News sat down with several veteran flooring installers who decided to take the leap and open their own flooring retail stores. Here’s how they did it.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2023

We are working to create a bright future for the entire industry and this requires input and insight from all directions.”. Namba is a licensed contractor and the president of Namba Services, Inc, a consulting agency providing inspections, moister testing and corrective work for flooring. Taylor Carpet One. Ed Metcalf.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

With negotiations around the debt ceiling encapsulating this city, board members of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) went to Washington to meet lawmakers regarding issues important to their own businesses—including independent contractor issues, the Marketplace Fairness Act and the Working Families Flexibility Act.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 15, 2020

Contractors Special Facebook Watch Party. Contractors Special Facebook Watch Party. Join Tile of Spain for a special session developed with contractors and installers in mind. Coverings Connected: Full Spectrum Ceramics Industry Solutions & Best Practices 2020. When: Monday, April 20 from 12:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Architects, designers, builders, contractors, distributors, retailers, installers, and other industry professionals may submit their projects through the CID project submittal portal by the December 16, 2022, deadline. Attendees and exhibitors of Coverings 2023 can secure rooms at discounted rates from a curated selection of Orlando hotels.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its 2020 Tile Setter Craftspersons of the Year Award in both the residential and commercial categories. Both winners hailed from NTCA Five-Star contractor member companies. I take pride in my work and want to set a good example,” Hasic said. “It Flowood, Miss.—The

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Health & Wellness tenet will be promoted in the Coverings Lounge through short mindfulness workshops led by Gianna Vallefuoco, an artist, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Five Star contractor and mindfulness teacher with Vallefuoco Contractors. The Coverings Lounge.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Amber Leigh began her flooring career in an entry-level marketing position working on brands such as Pergo, Quick-Step and Columbia Flooring. Adam began working in his family’s business at 12 years old as a warehouse employee. He has taken on many different roles to learn all aspects of the business. Amber Leigh Martinson.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2021

FCNews sat down with several women- and minority-owned business owners in our industry to ask what inclusion means to them and how others in the industry can be successful through representation and hard work. By Megan Salzano It’s no secret that the flooring industry has been a predominantly male world for decades.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Successfully used for nearly 30 years throughout Europe, and also a decade in Latin America, its “chemical-method” installation system offers top architects and contractors myriad reasons why it should be specified over traditional and outdated “mechanical” processes, the company said. The Conference takes place October 26-30, 2020.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Matson, the former president and CEO of Starnet—the largest purchasing cooperative of independent commercial flooring contractors in the United States and Canada—currently serves as a consultant for CCA Global. The foundation raised over $250,000 to support flooring industry workers battling catastrophic illnesses during the event.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

Having worked closely with several flooring retailers, I’ve witnessed their transformative efforts in embracing employee installers, serving as catalysts for change within their companies. When deciding whether to hire a new employee as a 1099 independent contractor or a W-2 employee, several factors come into play.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 14, 2019

We love binge-watching house flipping shows while dreaming of tackling a flip of our own. House flipping can be fun, and sometimes profitable, but your favorite shows don’t tell you everything you need to know before you jump into your first flip. Here’s the lowdown on what you should know before you take on a house flip: 1.

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