Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will raffle off an original Angie Halford Ré American Flag mosaic, donated by Ron Nash, president and COO, North America, Laticrete International Inc., It is mounted on plywood and features various shades and shapes of glass tile, stained glass and glittery grout. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

MSI, one of the largest suppliers of tile and natural stone in North America, is renowned for its on-trend approach to design. Also available are handheld board displays and grouted board displays, depending on the needs of the retail store owner/RSA.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Anderson, S.C.—Tile

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. North America tends to favor planks in the 8×36″ size with upscale markets favoring the longer 48″ planks. Natucer Vintage Series.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. North America tends to favor planks in the 8×36″ size with upscale markets favoring the longer 48″ planks. Natucer Vintage Series.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

According to the company, the ACT program evaluates the skills and knowledge of tile installers with certifications in nine specific areas of tile installation (Grouts, Membranes, B415, B421, B421C, LFT, Mud Floors, Mud Walls and GPTP). The Tile Contractors’ Association of America (TCAA). The Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) Established in 1945 as the Tile Council of America (TCA), it became TCNA in 2003, reflecting its membership expansion to all of North America. “It’s not easy to get on that list.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 9, 2022

True Grout on SPC tiles and planks exclusively available from i4F. Matthieu Dekens, i4F’s chief commercial officer, North America and Europe, and Stéphanie Couture, general counsel, will both be present to welcome visitors on the booth for the duration of the show. Hymmen Digital Printing.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year. The show is managed by Taffy Event Strategies, LLC.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Coverings’ three primary pavilions, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America and Tile of Spain, will feature expansive, diverse and innovative product showcases. These and numerous additional pavilions and displays will provide product resources for every market segment in the tile and stone industry.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Kristin Coleman, senior VP, Novitá PR, the organization that represents Ceramics of Italy in North America, said despite the cancellation of Cersaie and other design tradeshows around the world, Italian manufacturers continue to invent new designs and invest in technologies to keep expanding the versatility and value proposition of ceramics.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) Established in 1945 as the Tile Council of America (TCA), it became TCNA in 2003, reflecting its membership expansion to all of North America. “It’s not easy to get on that list.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

Tile Nation Vanity Glue-Up The ACT program evaluates the skills and knowledge of tile installers with certifications in nine specific areas of tile installation (grouts, membranes, B415, B421, B421C, LFT, mud floors, mud walls and GPTP). Other demonstrations include: Tuesday, 10 a.m.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 5, 2017

June 5, 2017 – ARDEX Americas is pleased to announce that ARDEX X 90 OUTDOOR™ MicroteC3 Rapid-Set, Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar is now available for purchase at ARDEX distributors throughout North America. Aliquippa, Pa., It also features outstanding rapid-setting properties, even at temperatures as low as 40°F (5°C).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. MAPEI began developing rapid-setting mortars and grouts more than 20 years ago with the introduction of Granirapid® mortar, a faster-setting version of its premium Kerabond/Keralastic™ mortar system for indoor and outdoor applications. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Tuesday, April 19, 8:00 – 9:15a.m.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

MAY 18, 2015

Plus, because there are fewer grout lines to deal with, they are easier and faster to install. The reduced number of grout lines also means that the visual appearance is less distracting. Why We Support the Tile Council of North America.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

That’s according to Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), who kicked off a special press conference with some positive news. We’re even getting into bigger sizes—8 x 8-foot tiles—because consumers are moving away from grout lines. While last year was extremely difficult for the U.S.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Manufacturers - Those companies that manufacture ceramic tile or associated products (mortars, grouts, backerboards, etc.) Approved interpretations will be posted on the Tile Council of North America website and included with the standard to which it applies. A list of the current list of Committee members can be found here.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 9, 2017

RedGard’s proven performance in both residential and commercial applications has made it one of the best selling waterproofing and crack prevention brands in North America. Original RedGard Liquid also isolates cracks in subfloors to help prevent minor substrate movement from transmitting through the tile and grout.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. San Diego Habitat for Humanity tiled the entire first level and one additional bathroom in each of the three homes, which are part of a larger 11-home project in the Escondido community north of San Diego.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

For selecting grout color, the CUSTOM website includes an easy to use tool to speed matching your tile. CUSTOM’s Architectural Support Team is Here for You To help with writing a specification that meets today’s criteria, CUSTOM has a national team of highly experienced Architectural Consultants.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

Grout is used to allow for this expansion and contraction. North America: In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The English, however, did bring their tile and installation methods to North America. Even though the tile is glazed, it’s not guarded against water. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

LVT/Rigid core Unilin FlinTile FlinTile locking technology offers a click rigid floor (SPC) with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. The grout can be easily applied and cleaned afterward, resulting in a fully installed waterproof floor within a couple of hours.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-Setting and -Grout Epoxy – 1999 [Reaffirmed 2005 and 2010] Status:The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current. As such, changes may be balloted at a later date. Balloted changes may pass or fail. Balloted changes may pass or fail.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

The tile industry has long recognized that its products are inherently sustainable, says Bill Griese, manager of standards development and green initiatives for the Anderson, SC-based Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The result was the establishment of the standard, ANSI A138.1

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Leaders in ceramics, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain, used the time to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. The online event, a first for Coverings, provided nearly 4,000 industry professionals with four days of educational webinars and online networking opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

by volume vs. 2020, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Larger format tile continues to gain market share as it provides a more seamless installation with less visible grout lines. Taking a look at the numbers, through Q2 2021 total U.S. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% imported 1.10 from Q2 2020.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2020

Concrete remediation is one of the fastest moving business segments for Laticrete,” said Ron Nash, senior vice president of sales and marketing, North America. Joseph’s established experience in generating sales growth and maximizing profits are essential for us to continue that momentum.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

During the course of four weeks, I4F logged over 150 appointments, speaking to industry leaders from North America, Europe and China, as well as Latin America, India and South East Asia. The company ensured a strong presence with booths at all three major global flooring exhibitions.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

“At Classen we focus on upcycling—taking something that was once discarded and using it to produce a product with a higher quality or value than what it was before,” said Moritz Menier, vice president of business development for Classen in North America. “We

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Spain, Mexico and Italy) were shut down due to COVID-19,” explained Eric Astrachan, execute director, Tile Council of North America (TCNA). An increase in demand on easy-to-install products, such as grout-less mosaics or pre-scored tiles, also provides some relief,” she said. “While U.S. and as of May 2020, U.S. vs. May 2019.

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