Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) added a five-category “product use classification system” in ANSI A326.3 “ A merican National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials.” The five product use categories are as follows: Interior, Dry (ID).

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile is featuring its latest new STARE products, its Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces extra-large porcelain slab line, tile and stone products, Marazzi products and American Olean products during the HD Expo + Conference 2024 here April 30–May 2 in Booth #4127.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2022

—After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) said the ANSI ASC A108 Committee approved the standard characterizing 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers.

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Ceramics of Italy

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Ideal Standard has been recognised by the coveted international Red Dot Awards for Product Design 2022 , picking up four awards: one each for three ranges in Ideal Standard’s design-led Atelier Collections and one for the new Ceraplan iX touchless mixer. www.idealstandard.it

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. This online auction includes tile installation products and materials that tile installers and contractors know, love and depend on,” said Brad Denny, CTEF executive director. Flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

F amily owned and operated since the founding of its parent company, Pelican Creations, nearly 25 years ago, Pelican Creations Home has made a name for itself in the ever-crowded flooring market by offering a variety of popular product categories and exceptional customer service to its retail partners. Product prowess.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2022

Chicago—AHF Products showcased its newly expanded and comprehensive commercial flooring portfolio here last week at NeoCon 2022. According to the company, the revolutionary, low-maintenance VBT product offers superior scratch, stain and scuff resistance without polish, reducing the total cost of ownership over the life of the floor.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

The Committee works to develop standards which define the installation of ceramic and glass tile as well as the test methods, physical properties, and sustainability of ceramic and glass tile, and installation materials. Manufacturers - Those companies that manufacture ceramic tile or associated products (mortars, grouts, backerboards, etc.)

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 11, 2022

In a further demonstration of its commitment to human beings and the environment, Ceramiche Keope has gained WELL Building Standard V2 ® certification. WELL Building Standard V2 ® is the latest and most rigorous version. L'articolo Ceramiche Keope obtains WELL Building Standard V2® certification proviene da ceramica.info.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2022

After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has announced the ANSI ASC A108 Committee’s approval of a standard characterizing 2cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. Clemson, S.C.—After

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

government purchasing officials to aid in identifying and procuring environmentally sustainable products and services. “In establishing a sustainability initiative, it was our desire to put in place one standard and one mark across the tile industry to cover the products used over the course of an installation.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

AHF Products is launching Hartco Contract, a new line of vinyl plank and tile floors including SPC rigid core, loose lay thick LVT and dry back traditional LVT, as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl sheet designed for light commercial, multi-family and manufactured housing installations. Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Or so you might think.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

—Crossville-produced tile, porcelain tile panels and porcelain slab products have received pre-approved status through the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS). CHPS Pre-Approved products simplify the process of identifying, specifying and documenting building products that meet rigorous health and environmental standards.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 8, 2024

A blend of post-consumer tire rubber, post-industrial vibrant EPDM chips and low VOC binder, Upscale is available in two standard sizes: 4mm x 8 x 36 and 4mm x 12 x 24. Upscale is available in 12 standard color combinations and features either a square or micro-bevel edge. Custom sizes and colors are also available.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 26, 2023

Waregem, Belgium—Zhejiang GIMIG Technology has included Unilin Technologies’ grout imitation technology, Unigrout, to its tile SPC product roadmap with new SKU launches planned later this year. ” Following thorough internal assessments by Zhejian GIMIG Technology, Unigrout will be included in its future product launch plan. .”

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Bringing our newest, most innovative products to Total Solutions Plus allows us to showcase how committed Laticrete is to building upon the legacy and values founded by Dr. Henry M. Products showcased will include SpectraLock 1 Pre-Mixed Grout, Laticrete Select-Bond, Fracture Ban SC, 170.5 Products to be showcased.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 15, 2024

Louis—Bluegrass Wood Products is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association. NWFA is pleased to welcome Bluegrass Wood Products as the newest NWFA/NOFMA member,” said Michael Martin, NWFA president & CEO.

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Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

an undermount Silgranit kitchen sink by Blanco and the Beale Touchless Kitchen Faucet by American Standard. In exchange for the faucet, American Standard offered me the opportunity to participate in a really fun project called Style My Faucet. ” Beale Touchless Kitchen Faucet by American Standard.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

The CTI part of the CTEF booth is sponsored by TEC Specialty Products in booth #7900 and includes eight opportunities to take a free Certified Tile Installer hands-on test. Knowing and understanding standards and specifications is key to growing the tile industry.” Six openings remain. ” To pre-register, visit here.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 5, 2017

ARDEX Introduces X 90 OUTDOOR™ the New Level in Mortar Standards. standard requirement of 20 cycles). Aliquippa, Pa., 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.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Across all flooring categories suppliers are ramping up their domestic production to meet the needs of their customer base and consumers across the country. AHF Products, for example, has one of the most robust domestic production operations as any supplier in the industry. Daltile’s Dickson plant.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett is making more of its commercial product catalogue available for fast delivery through its updated QuickShip program. Dealers, architects and designers now have access to a curated selection of 73 soft surface products that can be shipped to anywhere in the country within five working days.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

This year’s Rock Star recipients epitomize the industry’s most resourceful and exceptional young professionals who consistently innovate as forerunners of achievement, setting new standards in performance and excellence to further industry advancement.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

Professionals representing the SikaTile and Merkrete systems product lines joined Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training, at the 9,000-square-foot tile installation training facility for four days of tailored, hands-on training. The post Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturing Process The manufacturing process of cement tiles is crucial to the quality of the final product. Good manufacturers use high-quality materials and a consistent production process to ensure that every tile is made to the same standard. At Granada Tile, we take pride in the quality of our cement and concrete tiles.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

Sustainability is not merely about products—it’s a guiding principle that shapes every aspect of our operations. The conference agenda features dynamic panel discussions focused on green building standardization, health and material reporting, and embodied carbon. Additional event and registration information can be found here.

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Ceramics of Italy

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Ideal Standard International, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom solutions, has been awarded a Silver Medal by EcoVadis in recognition of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. We also thank our customers and business partners for their support and trust.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2022

—Matter Surfaces, a nationally recognized commercial flooring company, announced that one of its core product lines—eco-friendly Purline flooring—has received two new classifications, the first ASTM resilient flooring standards in five years. Setting a new standard.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Known for producing high-quality products and setting the standard in the industry, the latest Daltile launch offers a broad palette of fashion-driven products with exceptional performance features. The collections we are releasing provide homeowners […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

—INSTALL, the International Standards and Training Alliance, routinely updates its certification standards to ensure they’re in alignment with industry trends and capabilities. INSTALL recently updated its resilient, carpet and substrate preparation certification standards.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2020

.— Mannington Commercial will conduct a new CEU presentation and host a virtual product launch of the new Amtico Signature Collection at this year’s Virtual NeCon, NeoConnect , on June 9 and 10. “We The post Mannington to host NeoConnect CEU, virtual product launch appeared first on Floor Covering News. EST / 11 a.m.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

Ecore has added a new product to its Ecore Athletic portfolio with the introduction of FlexCourt, a portable, comfortable, high-performance indoor pickleball surface. Our new FlexCourt product exemplifies our commitment and ability to provide innovative solutions for the ever-evolving needs of athletes and our customers.”

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

operations have achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and 9001 in 2023. These recertifications demonstrate Mannington’s commitment to providing the highest quality and sustainable products in the industry. “At —Mannington Commercial’s Madison, Ga.,

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online.

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Why Tile

JANUARY 27, 2022

With society’s growing concern for health, we’re scrutinizing the standards of the past and setting the bar higher when it comes to the building products and practices we use in our homes.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 17, 2016

In our every expanding desire to have our drawings look a particular way ( while at the same time conveying the sort of information that we believe will ultimately lead to a better built product ), today we are going to be turning our attention to cabinetry. It was also during this time that I became intimately familiar with AWI standards.

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