Rubi has expanded its Drygres Premium range of diamond drill bits designed for drilling all types of ceramic tiles, especially porcelain stoneware and other covering materials such as marble and granite.  

Experience back-friendly mixing with the Collomix XQ6 paddle mixer, featuring ergonomic handles, protective rubber buffers, and eight precision speeds from 300 to 750 rpm.

The Gundlach Universal Dual Port Dust Halo delivers revolutionary 360° suction in a reusable two-piece design that fits virtually any rigid bucket from 3.5 to 16 gallons.

Tim Mastin, a 25-year flooring veteran, developed the portable Construction Buddy after repeatedly damaging trash cans while cutting underlayment sheets, offering a versatile solution for contractors across multiple trades.

Paula Resa, assistant director, Southwest Mountain States Carpenters, and Sandra Rodriguez, director, Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB), have very different points of entry to the skilled trades, but their stories align in that they are women who have overcome hardships to find a career path within the trade unions they represent. Here, they talk more in depth on the many ways the Sisters in the Brotherhood program offers support to current and future tradeswomen.

While homeowners hit pause on 7% mortgages, the flooring industry hit fast-forward at TISE 2025. From AI innovations to major tech mergers, industry leaders revealed how they're using this market lull to revolutionize the business – all while doubling down on diversity with a repeat $50,000 investment in women's leadership.

The first-ever women-only Certified Tile Installer test takes place in Florida, coinciding with International Women's Day. Daltile supported the groundbreaking event to increase female representation in the tile industry, with over a dozen participants from across the country demonstrated expertise and advancing career development.

The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) welcomed trainers from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) to their Dalton, Georgia, headquarters for a three-day train-the-trainer event on February 25-27. Participants focused on mastering hand-sewing techniques for custom stair carpet installation and repairs.

Supporting flooring installers, suppliers and retailers, FloorWiz by Onfigr is a floor visualizer dedicated to helping epoxy flooring brands drive more sales.