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What to See at NeoCon 2024 and Fulton Market Design Days

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Tanja Kern
June 10, 2024
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As NeoCon's 2024 trade show draws design aficionados to the Mart in Chicago, nearby Fulton Market highlights launches from more than 40 brands.


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My Takeaways from WFCA’s New Leadership Development Certification

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Tanja Kern
May 13, 2024
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Floor Trends & installation Associate Publisher and Editor Tanja Kern shares her experience with The World Floor Covering Seeking Excellence As Leaders (SEAL) Leadership Development and Certification Program.


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If the Floor Is Not Flat, Fix It

Prepping the Substrate Prior to Installing Large-Format Tile
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Scott Carothers
May 10, 2024
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As installers approach a floor tile job, there are numerous questions that need to be answered before the first tile is set. Is the floor substrate suitable for receiving tile and is it flat?


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Do You Know the ANSI Standards for Tile Coverage, Offset and Acceptable Lippage?

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Scott Carothers
March 22, 2024
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Everyone in the tile industry needs to push the quality bar to the next level and beyond.


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Women’s Leadership Events in March 2024

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Tanja Kern
March 7, 2024
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If you haven’t already participated in an event with Women in the Floorcovering Industry, make this the year you do.



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How to Avoid Failures on Balcony and Roof Deck Tile Installations

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Scott Carothers
February 21, 2024
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Proper water management can help avoid failure with the installation of tile or natural stone on an exterior roof deck or balcony.


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Discover Flooring of a Higher Standard in 2024

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Tanja Kern
February 8, 2024
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Flooring manufacturers and retailers are setting a quick pace on innovation, focusing on higher product quality, more transparent marketing and easier-to-digest messaging for consumers. 


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Tile Installation Instructions: The Answers are at Your Fingertips

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Scott Carothers
January 2, 2024
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Many tile manufacturers place installation tips and techniques on the cardboard box, and many are based on the industry standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and industry recognized best practices.


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2023 Flooring Industry Year in Review

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Tanja Kern
December 18, 2023
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The year 2023 was full of ups and downs for the flooring industry, but what was consistent was an endless amount of news, style and innovation. 


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Shower Tile 101: Building a Knockout Niche

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Scott Carothers
December 13, 2023
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Scott Carothers offers guidance on what it takes to build a proper niche that meshes seamlessly with the wall tile layout.


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