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.

Schluter-Systems is adding nine Trendline colors to their popular Kerdi-Line and Kerdi-Line-Vario linear drain collections. These textured, color-coated finishes coordinate with existing Trendline shelves and profiles, creating unified bathroom aesthetics that can either complement or contrast with tile and hardware selections.

Marble mistake? While marble tile looks stunning on your bathroom floor, using it in a shower could lead to unexpected problems. Scott Carothers, academic director of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, cautions installers to do their due diligence before using marble in shower applications.  

Flooring industry professionals can enhance installation quality and reduce costly callbacks with a comprehensive two-day training program.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is rolling out 25 training events across 10 states this April! From three-hour interactive workshops to comprehensive Regional Training Programs, the association is bringing essential education directly to tile professionals nationwide.

Airmada Drying Solutions' AirJet Shower Drying System, which uses forced air to remove moisture from shower surfaces, significantly reducing slip hazards and inhibiting mold growth, is now enhanced with AirJet Linear. 

Fishman Flooring Solutions has been ranked the third best distributor out of 76 vendors by Starnet commercial flooring cooperative members, moving up from sixth place last year in the annual Preferred Vendor survey.

EasyHeat introduces WarmTiles DMC cables—the simple, cost-effective floor warming solution that installs directly from spool to membrane in any configuration.

Sandra Soraci, Tarkett North America's healthcare segment strategy director, discusses how modern flooring combines aesthetics with infection control while addressing sustainability concerns and installation efficiency in healthcare settings.