Yearly Archives: 2026

NTCA honors stellar craftsmanship in commercial and residential sectors

This year’s NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Awards were announced at the Tile Solutions Plus Conference in November. The awards recognize two...

Understanding joints and cracks leads to effective treatment

QUESTION I am a member of the NTCA and recently looked at a tile installation project in an older home. The previous flooring had already...

Laying the foundations for success through substrate prep

Many folks, including some tile installers, believe that properly preparing the substrate is a waste of time and money. However, substrate prep, when properly...

Shower systems and connectors help turn subfloor challenges into solid foundations

With 21 counties, a population of just over 9.5 million, a landscape ranging from mountaintops to beachfronts, and the largest remaining Atlantic coastal pine...

Steadying the tile industry: 2026 may start market recovery

With 20 years in the flooring industry in various roles in the U.S. and in Europe, China, Canada, and Brazil as CEO, Board Director,...

Mentorship is the new marketing

By way of introduction, I want to mention I met these two young women at Coverings last year, amidst the numerous NTCA Women in...

The perfect foundation for 2026

“It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight...

ABC: Tariffs push construction materials prices higher in November

Construction input prices increased 0.6% in November compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau...

Landmark Ceramics’ new Mood collection celebrates natural harmony in design

Landmark Ceramics’ brand-new Mood collection is inspired by the timeless appeal of natural stone. The carefully curated gathering of porcelain surfaces channels the essence of...

NAR Existing-Home Sales Report shows 5.1% increase in December

Existing-home sales increased by 5.1% in December, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Existing-Home Sales Report. The report provides data on the level...
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