tile industry professionals

Contractor Spotlight: Kristan Blanchard

April 21, 2021

In this edition, we sat down with Kristan Blanchard, sales representative for tile and stone installation systems in Northern California and Nevada at Ardex Americas, and former owner/general contractor/tile setter at Blanchard Remodeling, LLC.

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Spring is in the Air

Heather Carter

April 21, 2021

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In this issue, we touch on a handful of important topics. Tile trends are evolving, new issues are arising and innovative products are constantly being created to keep up with the times.

Contractor Spotlight: Rod Owen

March 4, 2021

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In this edition, we sat down with Rod Owen, president of C.C. Owen Tile Company in Jonesboro, GA. Owen was also recently elected to serve as the second vice president of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) for 2021-2022.

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A New Year, A New Outlook

Heather Carter

March 4, 2021

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It’s hard to believe it has already been an entire year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in full force. However, it’s comforting to see the industry beginning to return to “normal,” from hosting more in-person events to arranging other types of training and educational events around the country.

Contractor Spotlight: Shaun Edrington

January 21, 2021

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In this edition, we sat down with Shaun Edrington, owner/operator of Edrington’s Floor Coverings in Louisville, KY.

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Staying Positive

Heather Carter

January 21, 2021

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It’s a New Year and I’m sure many people are thankful for that. However, with a new year always comes new challenges. Last year may have seemed like one of the hardest years we have all had to deal with — as a country, as business men and women, and as civilians — but I’m optimistic that 2021 will bring new joys.

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Wrapping Up 2020

Heather Carter

November 20, 2020

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Last week, I had to pleasure of attending the very first virtual Total Solutions Plus. Despite all of the hurdles industry organizations and companies have been forced to overcome during the last eight months, I was impressed at the level of attention and detail that was put into each and every daily session.

Contractor Spotlight: Adam Christiansen

In this edition, we sat down with Adam Christiansen, owner of Advanced Flooring, LLC, in Lawrence, KS. Christiansen is also an active member of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA).

July 8, 2020

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In this edition, we sat down with Adam Christiansen, owner of Advanced Flooring, LLC, in Lawrence, KS. Christiansen is also an active member of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA).

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Navigating Through the New Normal

Heather Carter

June 7, 2020

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As states begin to phase out of shelter-in-place orders and businesses begin to reopen, a lot of people are still hesitant to do things that seemed second nature before this pandemic happened. Life as we know it has seemingly changed, for now at least.