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American Bullnose Is A New Member Of The National Tile Contractors Association

12/3/2017

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​National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to the professional installation of ceramic tile and natural stone.  It is widely recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors association in the world.
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Click the image below for free registration for The International Surfaces Event. 
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​Author: Mike Gardiner
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American Bullnose Company on the Chrome Web Store

5/6/2015

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To install the American Bullnose Chrome App follow this link or search for American Bullnose in the Chrome Web Store.
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American Bullnose Company on the Chrome Web Store

Author: Mike Gardiner
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American Bullnose of California App!

3/9/2015

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American Bullnose of California, there's an app for that! The idea behind the app is to give our customers access to as much information as possible 24/7. With the new app our customers will access to:
  • One touch dialing.
  • A location map.
  • Contact info including address, phone, fax, email and American Bullnose Company website.
  • 24 hour access to pricing including a page named "Pricing" for quick access to our most requested prices and a page named "Price List" where you will be able to view our complete price list.
  • A list of upcoming events at American Bullnose of California.
  • A form you can submit to request information.
  • Photos taken of tile installations featuring American Bullnose products.
  • Links to all the American Bullnose Company social media pages.
  • Link to the American Bullnose Company website.
  • Link to the American Bullnose Company blog.

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You can install by clicking this link: American Bullnose of California App or you scan the qr code to the left.

It will work on any Android phone as a native app, or in your browser as an HTML5 app on other Smartphones.

(note: you may need to enable third-party app installation in the 'settings' of your device)


Author: Mike Gardiner
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Helpful Tile Resources

4/22/2014

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Ever since I became part of the tile industry, I have been looking for a list of industry resources. Over time, I have compiled my own list with links to those resources. These resources include links to websites with tile photos and room visualizers, tile associations, tile publications, tile trade shows as well as links for locating tile distributors, retailers and installers. 

Tile Photos

Need inspiration? These web sites have great pictures of every kind of tile in every kind of room.
  • Houzz - http://www.houzz.com/
  • HGTV - http://www.hgtv.com/
  • Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=tile
  • Better Homes and Gardens - http://www.bhg.com/kitchen/kitchen-bath-ideas-magazine/
Room Visualizer 

These web pages give you the opportunity to view various tiles in different room settings. You can even upload your own picture and try different tile in your own room.
  • Daltile - http://visualize.daltile.com/
  • Arizona Tile - http://justimagine.arizonatile.com/
  • Mannington - http://www.mannington.com/virtualdecorator/
  • Emser Tile - http://www.emser.com/index.php?id0=Design_Made_Easy&id1=envision_room_visualizer
Associations
TCNA LogoAmerican Bullnose Company is a member of the Tile Council of North America.
  • Tile Council of North America promotes the use of ceramic tile and developing North American and international tile industry standards.- http://www.tcnatile.com/

  • National Tile Contractors Association believes in tile manufacturers producing quality products, tile sold by trained and reputable distributors, and tile should be professionally installed by qualified contractors. - https://www.tile-assn.com/Default.aspx?mid=1
  • Ceramic Tile Distributors Association, tools and resources for homeowners, specifiers, manufacturers and distributors. - https://www.ctdahome.org/
  • Tile Contractors Association of America provides, contractors and suppliers in the tile industry help in areas that are beyond their expertise. - http://www.tcaainc.org/
  • World Floor Covering Association is dedicated to providing consumers the information, service and support needed to ensure a successful carpet, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, ceramic tile, area rug, natural stone, cork flooring and bamboo flooring purchase experience. - http://www.wfca.org/
Publications

  • Tile Letter – Published by the National Tile Contractors Association - http://www.tileletter.com/
  • Tile Magazine is the leading independent publication serving the tile industry, providing superior information as it happens for tile contractors, installers, distributors, dealers, and architects and designers. - http://www.tile-magazine.com/
  • Tile Monthly the only informational tile magazine published for consumers.     http://www.tilemonthly.com/
  • Floor Covering Weekly is the tile industries news and information resource. - http://www.floorcoveringweekly.com/Main/HomePage2.aspx
  • Floor Covering News is the publication retailers prefer. - http://www.fcnews.net/
  • Floor Trends is the premier resource for floor covering professionals involved in the distribution and sale of floor covering materials. - http://www.floortrendsmag.com/
  • Fabulous Floors Magazine is a consumer magazine devoted solely to flooring styles as a key element in home décor. - http://www.fabulousfloorsmagazine.com/
  • Talk Floor is a daily newsletter for the flooring industry. - http://www.floortrendsmag.com/talkfloor
  • The Gold Book – The tile industry resource guide. - http://goldbook.tile-magazine.com/
Tile Trade Shows

Listed below are the major tile trade expos in the United States. American Bullnose Company attends or exhibits at all of these shows.
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  • Coverings – April 29 through May 2, 2014 - http://www.coverings.com/
  • Total Solutions Plus - October 25 through 28, 2014 - http://www.tile-assn.com/Events/TotalSolutionsPlus.aspx?mid=117
  • Surfaces Expo – January 21 through 23, 2015 - http://www.surfaces.com/

Find a Tile Retailer

A resource to search for a tile retailer in your area.
  • Floor Source - http://www.floorsource.com/ceramic-tile.asp

Find a Tile Distributor

A resource to search for a tile distributor in your area.
  • Ceramic Tile Distributors Association - https://www.ctdahome.org/content/misc/dsearch.asp

Find a Tile Installer

A resource to search for a tile installer in your area.
  • National Tile Contractors Association - https://www.tile-assn.com/Common/MemberLocator.aspx?mid=34

There is of course one more important link you will need. That is the link for custom bullnose - http://www.americanbullnose.com/

If there is a resource that you think should be added please let me know. 

Author: Mike Gardiner
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    Mike Gardiner
    Co-founder of American Bullnose Company

    info@americanbullnose.com

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    Jim Stevenson
    President of American Bullnose of California

    jim@americanbullnose.com

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