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We wish to thank NOFMA and the good people at Kelly-Goodwin for their support in bringing some of these pages to you. All ceramic definitions were specifically collected for CERAMIC TILE/CHICAGO STYLE 1992/93 literature binder, a publication assembled and distributed by the CHICAGO TILE INSTITUTE. Parts of these glossaries were compiled from information supplied by the following organizations:
CERAMIC TILE INSTITUTE
CHICAGO TILE INSTITUTE
NATIONAL TILE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
TILE COUNCIL OF AMERICA

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We wish to thank the Carpet and Rug Institute for their carpet descriptions from their "Reference Manual for Carpet Claims." Copies of the manual may be ordered directly from CRI.