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Increasing Profits with Instructions

Kyle Hedin
Kyle Hedin
March 23, 2022
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Kyle Hedin, owner of Illustrious Hardwoods and producer and host of the Floor Academy Podcast, advises that following the instructions during an install can increase profits while minimizing your liability.


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Indoor vs. Outdoor: The Importance of Tile Porosity in Extreme Conditions

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
March 11, 2022
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Not all tile is created equal. This is not to infer that we are talking about the size, shape or thickness, but rather the durability of the tile in extreme environments.


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How Flooring Retailers Should Approach Hiring in this Offbeat Environment

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
March 9, 2022
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Evan Hackel, CEO of Tortal Training, offers advice for hiring people during these unusual times. 


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Women in the Flooring Industry

Women in the Floorcovering Industry Lays Foundation for Impact

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Tanja Kern
March 4, 2022
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WIFI has successfully applied for 501c3 status, achieved Articles of Incorporation; approved its bylaws; and, voted on Pro Tem officers.


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Letter to the Editor

Shaw President & CEO Tim Baucom on Vance Bell

Tim Baucom
March 3, 2022
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Last March, Shaw shared the news that Vance Bell was stepping down as CEO and would serve as executive chairman with plans to move to non-executive chairman of the board after 12 months. Shaw President and CEO Tim Baucom has written a letter to share his perspective on the impact Vance has had on Shaw, the industry, and the local community.



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Is Our Focus on Home Here to Stay?

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Tanja Kern
January 28, 2022
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Spending by U.S. consumers in major cities is up more than 15% compared to two years ago, fueling a rapid economic recovery that remains on fragile footing as we’ve entered 2022.


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Mosaic Tile Installation Without Squeeze Up

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
January 27, 2022
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Almost everyone who has installed or helped to install porcelain or glass mosaic tile has had to correct the age-old problem known as thin-set mortar squeeze-up between each tile.
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Tenacity waterproof floors

CFL Aims for $1 Billion in SPC Flooring

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
January 21, 2022
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Learn how the China-based flooring manufacturer saw 50% growth in 2021 and where it sees SPC flooring headed, and the importance of distribution.


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How to Sell Flooring Online in 2022

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
January 10, 2022
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John Simonson, president of Webstream Dynamics, explores some e-commerce options available to flooring retailers. 


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Let’s Get Real: The Future Looks Strong for Flooring Retail

Paul AC Dominie
January 4, 2022
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In his latest column, Paul A.C. Dominie shares how Broadlume is taking flooring retail digital.
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