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Laticrete Expands Two Product Lines to Simplify Tile Project Installations
Strata Heat Programmable LCD Thermostat, 54-ft² Roll Size of Strata Mat
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Scott Carothers
Scott Carothers is the Director of Certification and Training for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation headquartered in Pendleton, SC, and is responsible for the creation of the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program, is involved in the creation of the new Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program as well as providing training to others in the tile industry. He has been involved in the ceramic tile industry for over 33 years and was the owner of a successful retail firm prior to coming to CTEF. He has served as President of the NTCA, Chairman of the NTCA Technical Committee and named the NTCA Tile Person of the Year in 2005. He is a voting member of the ANSI and the TCNA Handbook committees. He may be contacted at 864-222-2131 or scott@tilecareer.com.
Kyle Hedin
With a degree in digital filmmaking and video production, Kyle Hedin is not a likely fit in the flooring industry. However, after evaluating his skillset in June of 2015, he decided flooring was a great option. With a passion for wood working as a teen, Kyle cold called 30 contractors in his area asking for a job as an apprentice. Two companies got back to him, and after a stint at both, he was out on his own by September 2017. While still very new and needing to learn, Hedin discovered an online community of installers on Facebook that helped him grow his hand skills. What he did notice was that not many of them understood the business side of things. In 2019 the Floor Academy Podcast was born to help craftsmen stop playing contractor and to become businessmen. Each episode is an interview with an expert in the flooring industry or their related field to provide insights into how to grow your business, save you time and put more money in your pocket.
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Top Products for Successful Residential Flooring Installations
A look at innovations in subfloor prep and installation systems and materials that help to create successful flooring installations.
Posted: August 25, 2021
PRODUCTS
2025 BNi Square Foot Costbook
$159.95
This is the square-foot estimating guide created for construction professionals.
For over 75 years BNi has been a trusted source of accurate pricing data. The data in this book is based on the highly regarded BNi Building News cost database. And the research staff at BNi has gone the extra mile this year to make sure that every cost item in this book is accurate.
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NWFA Sand & Finish Guidelines
$110.00
NWFA Sand & Finish Guidelines Print Version
Industry-accepted standards for hardwood flooring sand and finish techniques. The publication was completely revised in 2016.
The 87-page publication contains several full-color illustrations and photos. This manual is the industry standard for quality hardwood flooring sanding and finishing, and will be a valuable addition to your technical reference library.
Topics include sanding and finishing strip, plank and parquet, recoating, water popping, colorants and bleaching, finish types, and repair and replacement.
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