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Mina Starsiak Hawk speaking at TISE 2022

Looking Forward to an Innovation-Packed Show Season

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Tanja Kern
December 29, 2022
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We’re packing our most comfortable shoes and charging our battery packs in anticipation of a whirlwind trade show season.


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Why The Old Model of Distribution is Dead

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Tanja Kern
December 21, 2022
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Matthew Saltzman, CEO of Louisville Tile, has big plans for the future of distribution. Learn how his 30 years of experience of working in the capital markets—and a keen focus on leadership development—is helping the Louisville Tile team disrupt the distribution business and prepare it for exponential growth.


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Surface Contaminants: It’s Only a Little Bit of Paint

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Scott Carothers
November 16, 2022
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Often times, the builder, GC, or homeowner express that they need the job done quickly and to ignore the “harmless” paint on the substrate. ANSI says otherwise.


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Down Times Present a Great Opportunity to Grow Your Business

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Dave Foster
November 9, 2022
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Evan Hackel, CEO of Tortal Training, offers guidance on why now is the time for retailers to expand their installer base and to hire better salespeople.


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Floor Trends and FCI Honor Top Projects

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Tanja Kern
November 3, 2022
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This month we’re highlighting some creative, touching and jaw-dropping projects across Floor Trends and Floor Covering Installer.


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Mortar Coverage and Transfer Make a Difference on Shower Walls

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Scott Carothers
October 21, 2022
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How important is it to prevent moisture from building up behind a shower tile installation? A happy customer and a successful installation are priority.


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70 Years of Floors

70 Years of Floors

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Tanja Kern
October 5, 2022
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Floor Trends Associate Publisher and Editorial Director Tanja Kern takes a look back and what’s ahead.  


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Using Acid or an Acid-based Cleaner on Cement Grout

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Scott Carothers
September 19, 2022
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The key to tile longevity is using the appropriate cleaning products immediately after installation and for the remainder of the installation’s life. Here are a few tips to prevent damage and maintain that beautiful tile floor finish. 


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TalkFloor Podcasts August 2022

August 22, 2022
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Hear the latest from leaders in flooring on Floor Trends’ TalkFloor podcast. 


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Why 31st Street Capital is Buying Independent Flooring Retailers

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
August 17, 2022
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31st Street Capital has acquired four retail flooring operations and plans to acquire one per year through 2030.


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