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 COVER STORY:
MAPEI Corporation
New color & new grout equal new residential
and commercial opportunities
David Lereah, the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) chief economist, wrote the following commentary in the November 2006 issue of Real Estate Insights: “Our nation’s housing markets have been in a slump since late last year. Existing-home sales are projected to fall by about 9 percent this year. New home sales are expected to fall by almost 17 percent. But take heart – the worst may be over... Read More
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 The science of color control
How MAPEI hits the right hue every time
by Brian Pistulka, mapei product manager for
tile and stone installation systems
When it comes to size, MAPEI has an advantage – 14 plants distributed throughout the Americas with a strong R&D presence within each one. But that widespread presence also necessitates intricate technology and coordination of resources, so that its plants produce exact colors... Read More
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 MAPEI grouts offer a solution for every challenge
by Mike Micalizzi, mapei technical services manager
From the most basic installations to the most challenging, you’ll find the smart solution among MAPEI’s spectrum of grout products. And most MAPEI grouts are available in the new 36-color palette... Read More
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 Overhead recovery –
Part II
by Charles Vander Kooi
Charles Vander Kooi presented a high-energy seminar on estimating, bidding and overhead recovery at Total Solutions this year. Part one of “Overhead Recovery” from his book The Complete Business Manual for Contractors appeared in the November 2006 issue. Part two, in this issue, focuses on the role of job costing in overhead recovery... Read More
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NTCA hosts Total Solutions: October 10-11
60th anniversary to be celebrated at St. Pete Beach island venue
In honor of its 60th anniversary year, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is holding its fourth annual Total Solutions business and technical conference at the Tradewinds Island Resort at St. Pete Beach, Fla., on October 10-11, 2007. Read More
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 Agility: the key to staying competitive
by William Bremer
The various trades that make up the construction industry in the U.S. have always been extremely competitive. Companies are constantly seeking ways to outmaneuver their competition, yet the secret to prosperity is generally recognizing and appreciating the simple rules of how to run a good business. Read More
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 TCNA, NTCA collaborate on CTEF joint venture
Beginning in 2007, the ten-year-old Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will expand its course offerings, in number and location, thanks to recent collaboration efforts by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Read More
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 The importance of concrete surface preparation
by Virgil Viscuso
How important is concrete preparation? This is a question asked by every contractor. It doesn’t matter if you are a weekend warrior putting down tiles in your home or a professional installer working on a large project; the answer is always the same. Concrete preparation is as vital to a successful job as installing the correct product. Read More
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 Coverings 2007 Seminars
by Bart Bettiga, ntca executive director
Coverings is the largest tile and stone show in North America. For many years in a row, the show has been held in Orlando, Florida. In 2007, we are excited to bring the international exposition to the great city of Chicago. Read More
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 Surfaces, Cevisama roll out products and
programs in February
by Lesley Goddin
This year, tile industry personnel have a tough choice to make – attend Surfaces 2007, the floor covering show, slated for the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas from February 7-9; or fly overseas to Valencia, Spain to attend Cevisama, the international tile show scheduled at Feria Valencia from February 6-10. Read More
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