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NWFA Awards First Wood Studies Scholarship

April 12, 2016

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Education & Research Foundation has awarded its inaugural Wood Studies Scholarship to Nathan Ryan, a high school senior attending Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, Mo.

The Other Half of the Flooring Sale

Warren Tyler

April 1, 2016

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Many customer complaints can easily be avoided during the sale if she knows what to expect.

Expansion Joints in Ceramic Tile—Who Needs Them?

Scott Carothers

April 1, 2016

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Expansion joints, also known as movement joints or movement accommodation joints, are critical to the success and longevity of ceramic and porcelain tile installations.

New CFI Training Facility Graduates First Class

March 24, 2016

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The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) has graduated its first class from the new CFI Training Facility in Forney, Texas.

Technical Focus

Tiling and grouting commercial kitchens

Due to tough conditions in a commercial kitchen, it is important to use quality material for a tile installation, including a high-performance 100%-solids, industrial-grade epoxy grout meeting or exceeding ANSI A118.3 requirements

Jim Whitfield

March 18, 2016

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When it comes to tiling commercial kitchens, everyone familiar with these projects agrees that the installation is facing a harsh environment.

MAPEI Introduces Three Self-Leveling Underlayments

March 17, 2016

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MAPEI recently introduced three highly engineered self-leveling underlayments (SLUs): Ultraplan LSC, Ultraplan Lite and Ultraplan QuickTraffic.

Schluter Introduces Series of Trendline Profiles

March 11, 2016

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Schluter-Systems’ series of Trendline profiles features a new line of colors to go with the latest trends in tile.

NAFCT to Host Toronto Substrate and Subfloor Inspection Course

March 2, 2016

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The National Academy of Floor Covering Training's (NAFCT) Introduction to Substrate and Subfloor Inspection course, taking place Aug. 10 and 11 in Toronto, will be an introductory, prerequisite course created to teach a basic understanding of substrates and sub-floors as they relate to finish floor coverings.

CTEF Tile Tip: The Right Mortar Can Accommodate Most Ceramic Tile Warpage

Scott Carothers

March 1, 2016

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The use of thin-set mortars have met the challenge of properly installing ceramic and porcelain tile for years, and still do today.

Ultralite S1 Quick for large and heavy tile/stone

All About Flooring Adhesives: Chemistries and Applications

Michael Chmielecki

March 1, 2016

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Flooring adhesives are an essential component of most types of installations. But what makes them function, why are some better than others in certain situations, and what are some of the latest technologies to help make the job easier?

Performance Accessories - PerimeterSeal® Tape

Installation Awards Commercial Specialty Flooring winner: Food Hall

Floor Trends & Installation Announces Winners of 11th Annual Installation Awards

NFA Vendor Meeting Reveals New Solutions for Flooring Retailers

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