The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) has increased the renewal date of the Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification certificate, to two years from one. This means that every two years the tile installer must retake ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), has announced the launch of the first nationwide flooring installation-training showcase underwritten by WFCA and overseen and taught by the International Certified Floorcovering Installers ...
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With the UK's commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050, it stands to reason that renewable energy systems will increasingly feature in our built environment. Solar power is one of several technologies that will ...
Tags: Solar Panel, Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy
MAPEI is introducing to the market MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro, a professional-grade, lightweight, single-component mortar that can be used for medium-bed and nonsag applications as well as for thin-set installations. "Its thixotropic ...
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Twenty years ago, a group of 12 individuals—11 installers and one retailer—who were concerned with the way the installation profession was being viewed and treated decided it was time to band together and change the image of ...
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Surfaces and CFI, through a partnership to provide installation training for flooring installers, are offering the opportunity to earn certification in wood, laminate and ceramic flooring installation at Surfaces 2014. At the Mandalay Bay ...
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According to eco-design guidelines, only highly efficient circulation pumps have been permitted for sale in Europe since 1January 2013. The latest generation of pumps from Biral are among the ?best in class? on the market with an energy ...
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Online registration for Coverings 2014, the largest international tile and stone exposition and conference, which returns to Las Vegas from April 29 - May 2, 2014 opens today. Coverings 2014 marks the return of the super show and ...
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Ardex Americas introduces Ardex K 60 Arditex, a revolutionary self-smoothing, trowelable, latex leveling compound product that requires no mechanical profiling or priming and offers excellent adhesion, flexibility and moisture resistance. ...
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WattStopper’s systems development team was recently awarded a United States Patent for the simplicity and flexibility at the heart of the company’s flagship Digital Lighting Management (DLM) lighting control system. The patent ...
Tags: Digital Lighting
Zenit has been committed for years in the research and development of a new range of innovative products with high electric and hydraulic efficiency. The result of these studies is the new range of ?Uniqa? submersible electric pumps. The ...
Tags: Electric Pumps, Pumps, Industrial Equipment, Components
Sometimes a deal is not as good as it can appear, LED Canada explains how bypassing proper certification can lead to big headaches. All electrical products sold in Canada are required to have one of ETL, cULus or CSA safety certification. ...
Tags: LED Lighting, electrical products
Havells Sylvania has teamed up with Australian wireless control specialist Organic Response, to offer a range of luminaires with integrated controls. The company claims the flexible and energy efficient wireless control system, known as ...
Tags: Wireless Control, Lights, Lighting
J. R. Harris, better known as "Junior" in the flooring industry with his big cowboy hat and boots, was honored as the second recipient of the Chris Davis Award for his numerous contributions to installation. Junior was instrumental in ...
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MP Global Products, a manufacturer of earth-friendly acoustic fiber floor underlayments, now provides contractors, installers and homeowners with easy-to-install rollout QuietWarmth electric radiant heat underlayment, suitable for use under ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, Heat Underlayment, flooring