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Tile Council Announces UL Certification of EPDs for North American-Made Tile Mortars and Tile Grouts, Two More Ways to Pick Up Points When Building Green

The Tile Council of North America Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2016. At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. The grout and mortar EPDs represent more than 2.25 The grout and mortar EPDs represent more than 2.25

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Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) About Green Squared. About TCNA.

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Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit

The Tile Council of North America Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) About Green Squared. About TCNA.

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A Guide to Purchasing Cement Tile

Granada Tile

While still trending from 2016, cement tiles are traditional building materials that have been popular for centuries. It is also important to understand the difference between ceramic and cement tiles , and that they are completely different products. Ceramic tiles are painted with a powdered glaze or clay and are fired in a kiln.

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Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

Floor Covering News

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. In February, the energy index jumped 3.5%