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TCAA set to host 102nd Annual Convention
The Tile Contractors' Association of America (TCAA) will hold its 102nd Annual Convention October 2-5 at Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa in Orlando, FL.


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Marazzi USA
Marazzi USA’s Studio M glass mosaic series offers sparkling, reflective color in both mini-square and mini-brick shapes.

Florida Tile
Florida Tile has updated its glass tile line with Harmony and Tranquil.

Art Tile Collection
Art Tile Collection is a section reserved for producers of handcrafted and specialized art tile.

TCAA set to host 102nd Annual Convention
The Tile Contractors' Association of America (TCAA) will hold its 102nd Annual Convention October 2-5 at Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa in Orlando, FL.

Expo Build China 2010 aims for innovation, technology
The four-day event attracted 438 Chinese and overseas exhibitors, who occupied a 51,750 square meter show area and more than 29,000 visitors from around the world.

The Basics
This is a workbook for high-end tile and stone or kitchen and bath showrooms that need well-trained and professional sales associates.

 • Four, Five or Six Spots of Mortar?
 • Moisture Management Membrane Systems
 • Ceramic Tiles of Italy Brings Ceramic Playground to Cersaie
 • I’m Engaged, How About You?
 • Marazzi USA
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Pearl Abrasive Co.

Pearl Abrasive Co. talks about its Tuscan Leveling System, a new two-piece installation system for large format ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles.
www.pearlabrasive.com

Healthier Choice Premium Carpet Cushion and Acoustic Solutions

Mike Norton, vp commercial products, gives an overview of his company's latest GREENGUARD-certified carpet cushion and underlayment products.
www.healthierchoice.com

Stauf

David Ford, vp sales and marketing, demonstrates his company's new PUM950 wood flooring adhesive. President Wolfgang Stauf introduces the video.
www.staufusa.com

MP Global Products

Jack Boesch, director of marketing, discusses his company's polyfoam and recycled fiber products, including the new FiberBacker underlayment.
www.quietwalk.com

MAPEI

MAPEI demonstrates its latest installation products, including Ultrabond ECO 995 wood flooring adhesive and Opticolor Stain Free Grout. The video features Dr. Giorgio Squinzi, ceo of MAPEI Group; and Luigi Di Geso, president of MAPEI Americas.
www.mapei.us

Creating Your Space

Creating Your Space walks dealers through its full suite of website tools, including search engine optimization, Virtual Room Designer and the ability to capture a customer's information.
www.creatingyourspace.com
Florida Tile completes retrofit of outdated, inefficient lighting
Florida Tile has completed the retrofitting of outdated lighting at its Lawrenceburg, KY, manufacturing facility under an award of $162,500 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) economic stimulus funding.

Laticrete® 125 Sound & Crack Adhesive
Anti-Fracture and Sound Protection in ONE Simple Step! Now Single Component -- Just Add Water.

Four, Five or Six Spots of Mortar?
We really need to consider the basic requirements of the installation if we are to have happy customers and at least partially full wallets and/or pocketbooks. Regardless of what the customer wants or needs, the most basic requirements of a tile installation do not change — proper environmental conditions, a suitable clean surface and appropriate bonding material to firmly support the tile.

by Dave Gobis

Moisture Management Membrane Systems
Although admired primarily for their beauty, ceramic tiles have always been perceived – falsely – as a waterproofing material. Ceramic tiles are not affected by moisture, which makes them the ideal finishing material in wet areas.

by Michael Byrne

Ceramic Tiles of Italy Brings Ceramic Playground to Cersaie
The Ceramic Tiles of Italy Playground, as it is fittingly called, will welcome guests to the world’s largest exhibit of ceramic tile and sanitaryware, which will be held in Bologna, Italy from Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, 2010. This wide-ranging initiative brings together manufacturers of ceramic tiles, bathroom furnishings and installation products, all key sectors that play an important role in the success of a show like Cersaie.

by Danielle De Vita

I’m Engaged, How About You?
Your relationship with your employer or employee is critical to your overall success. Let’s take a look at some points and see how we can help establish good habits that will make our engagement in the business more fulfilling, and as studies indicate, more profitable.

by Jeanne Nichols


















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