The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

For Immediate Release: January 31, 2017. (Washington, DC) – Green Squared®, the American National Standard Specifications for sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials, has been added to the current US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing, updated at the close of 2016, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) announced today.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 26, 2016

Granada Tile Company makes its debut in Interiors Magazine with a piece in the August/September 2016 issue on our latest tile collection, The Paul Schatz Collection which spotlights the Navajo and Oblique cement tile designs. Check out our latest look book here and call us for samples to see how they might look in your own home or restaurant project!

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016. Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. 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.) must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the cer

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

AUGUST 26, 2016

Ayotte & King Commercial Flooring Contractor used ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane at the new College of the Holy Cross Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center. The 3,800 square-foot complex features a chapel, meeting rooms, dining room and accommodations for 60 people. Bathroom floors received ARDEX UI 740 and then tiles were set using ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Driven by environmental regulation, project specification and client demand, green building continues to double every three years according to the World Green Building Trends 2016 report by Dodge Data & Analytics. Custom Building Products has committed to aiding architects, specifiers, engineers, tile contractors and owners fulfill this growing responsibility with our environmentally-responsible tile and stone installation products.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Have you ever wondered whether Feng Shui concepts could make your home more inviting? Although the practice is complex, many basic ideas drawn from the practice can be useful tools as you consider improving or renovating your space. One interesting idea is the issue of chi, or good energy. In Feng Shui practice, sharp corners and edges create a room with negative energy.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2016

This home addition, a project of the Melbourne based architecture firm Architects EAT , was built in the Melbourne suburb of Caulfield. The neighborhood is famous for the local horse track, and this project honors that local history. The home, entitled “The Kazoo House,” was named after the racehorse whose winnings helped fund its transformation.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2016

This unusual rotating house was designed and implemented by architect-artist duo Alex Schweder and Ward Shelley as part of a ‘performance architecture’ project. The residence was recently on display at the OMI International Arts Center in Ghent, New York, where it drew attention of the worldwide media. Named ‘Reactor’, the 44-foot by 8-foot structure rotates 360-degrees atop a 15-foot concrete column in response to its inhabitants’ movements, exterior forces, and i

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Burgin Construction

AUGUST 26, 2016

The Burgin Construction Inc. team loves to share tips with you, so when Brad and I heard from a wonderful client about the Restoration Hardware Outlet located in Long Beach, we knew we had to share this news with you! They have great merchandise at deeply discounted prices. AND, Right now they are running an additional 25% off sale! This includes anything from cabinet hardware, outdoor furniture, interior furniture, bath vanities, and lighting.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

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. With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green.

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Stone Update

AUGUST 26, 2016

Tennis champ & company spokesperson at event for Manhattan architects, designers.

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 26, 2016

Is there ever a bad time of year to have ice cream cake ? There are no definite rules about the form and shape of ice cream cakes because no matter what shape they take, they are always yummy! We will check out here a layered ice cream cake recipe that has thin layers of cake, raspberry sorbet, and crumbled cookies. Taken the idea from Martha Stewart , the dessert can be a hit item in any part of the Labor Day holiday.

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Making Tile Modern

AUGUST 26, 2016

Introducing Minnow – the latest edition to Modwalls’ American made Kiln ceramic tile collection. This wavy shape is a classic ogee shape that is stretched to make it oh so modern. We offer these little fishies in 75 glossy and matte colors. Choose from a single color to highlight the flowing shape of the tile, or mix it up to create your own colorful art piece.

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 26, 2016

Is there ever a bad time of year to make cinnamon rolls ? TThe warm season is over. You have eaten all things cold and guzzled hundreds of liters of beverages. Now, fall is here and it is time to eat everything warm and guzzle lots of Apple cider. The cold autumn weather will become negligible when you keep warm with easy to make fall recipes. Try this fall breakfast recipe this season.

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 26, 2016

How to stage a home can often be a challenge if you’re not sure where to start. Selling your home involves grabbing the buyer’s attention, and open houses are the make or break moment for selling your house. Staging your home determines how you will present your home to the myriad of buyers who are just checking your house off the list of the 3-6 they are seeing that day.

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