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letter to the editor
It’s that time of year again when credit card companies, businesses and social organizations drown us in advertisements telling us how great we will feel and do if we join THEIR select group of members using THEIR cards or whatever else they are selling or offering. Read More
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Mmsa bulletin:
Sound rated floors - Part II
This month we look at part II of MMSA Bulletin #4: Sound Rated Floors (part I appeared in the November 2007 TileLetter). This bulletin was revised November 1, 2005. Read More
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 The challenges of installing large format porcelain tile
by Mike Micalizzi, MAPEI Technical Services Manager
Technically speaking, an 8 x 8 tile is still considered a large format. Today 12 x 12 to 24 x 24 tiles are considered common formats with tiles up to 48 inches becoming increasingly more popular. These large formats cause a considerable challenge to tile manufacturers regarding thickness, flatness and size consistencies. Read More
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 Education round-up
Looking back at 2007 CTEF classes and NTCA workshops
by Lesley Goddin
Education is the hallmark and the backbone of the NTCA. To that end, NTCA works in partnership with the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) to teach a series of classes at CTEF’s Pendleton, S.C., location, right outside Anderson, donating the time and services of NTCA training director Gerald Sloan to the task. Read More
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Contractor Profit Report
Sales versus payroll: the non-stop battle
by Dr. Albert D. Bates, president, Profit Planning Group
Most contractors today are seeing reduced sales growth, casting cost control into sharper focus. Central to cost control concerns is payroll costs. These tend to increase systematically even as sales growth diminishes. Plus, payroll represents a major portion of the firm’s overall cost structure. Read More
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 Keeping it Green
Coverings gets on Green bandwagon with conference program
With the Green movement gaining momentum, Coverings is addressing the issues head on with a dedicated conference track. Dates, times, speakers and short descriptions are shown below. Read More
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Profit Planning Survey
Quick, easy, valuable, confidential – and free!
by Lesley Goddin
Following is the second in a series of testimonials by contractors who have participated in the Profit Planning Survey. NTCA offers this invaluable service for evaluating the strengths of your business and fine-tuning your practices to make you more profitable. Read More
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 Share your expertise as a NTCA Recognized Consultant
by Lesley Goddin
Do you need a consultant to assist you with a tile project? NTCA frequently receives inquiries of this nature, so the association has chosen to address this situation by developing a list of qualified individuals that meet a range of criteria and by making this list available on its website. Read More
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 Need a tile professional?
CTEF to launch the Certified Ceramic Tile Installer program
by Scott Carothers, CTEF executive director
Today’s discriminating consumer is in search of the ultimate finish for the kitchen or bath floor, tub surround, stall shower, countertop, backsplash, foyer or patio. This list is endless and so is the wide array of surface finishes. Those of us in the ceramic tile industry hope that the buyer will select ceramic tile for its beauty, durability and long-term low cost. Read More
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 Strut your stuff at the 5th Annual TileLetter Awards!
by Lesley Goddin
Are you tired of hearing about all the things contractors do wrong on the job? Do you know that your work excels and you want people to know it?
Well now is your chance to show how fabulous you are, how great your work is and just how accomplished you are at what you do, from creative artistry to technical expertise. Read More
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