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 CUSTOM BUILDING PRODUCTS:
New Formulas Deliver Optimal Protection
for Specific Stone Types
Granite, marble and other types of natural stone continue to be the hottest trend in home remodels and new home upgrades, and Custom® Building Products has developed new technology formulated specifically to protect and care for these exquisite surfaces.
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SPECTRUM AWARD WINNERS
Results are in for the Spectrum and Prism Award winners, which recognize creative and innovative use of tile and stone, respectively, in commercial and residential projects. Winners were honored at the recent Coverings show, held in Orlando in early April.
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 PRISM AWARD WINNERS
The Prism Stone in Architecture Awards are sponsored by Coverings and coordinated by Architectural Record and the Marble Institute of America (MIA). The competition seeks to recognize innovative and inspired architectural projects
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TCNA STUDY
Ceramic Tile is Most Economical of All Floor Finishes
by Lesley A. Goddin
The findings are in: if your
customer is looking for the most economical of all floor coverings over the life of the product, you can’t beat ceramic tile.
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TEMPUS FUGIT (Time Flies!)
The Importance of Time in Collections
by Jack E. Curenton, V.P. Tek-Collect
The importance of the cost of collecting past due accounts cannot be overestimated. Read more
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On September 7th of last year, Craig Hamilton and I spent about thirty minutes together at Total Solutions, the NTCA annual meeting in Las Vegas, working on a presentation he was to deliver... Read more |
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This year’s awards were unique because our judges wound up with a tie for the residential winners! Technical excellence in the Rosenberg Master Bath went head to head with beauty and symmetry in the Miller Residence, according to our judges. Read more |
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While approximately 80 percent of tile sold in the U.S. is imported, current factors exist that make domestic manufacturing a smart move. Read more |
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THANKS TO TOOL GIVEAWAY SPONSORS
The National Tile Contractors Association launched its first ever Tool Giveaway at Coverings this year, awarding two lucky winners a total of $10,000 worth of assorted tools and equipment. Winners were selected from about 1,500 entries, collected in bins on the show floor during the April event. Read more |
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TILE OF SPAIN
How to Get a Custom Design That's a Cut Above
Design options using tile have always been tremendous; glazes, patterns and formats allow designers to create just about anything they can imagine. Add the development and refinement of cutting techniques and the sky’s the limit! Read more
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