The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 4, 2015

TCNA Tile Initiativ e - 2015 Edition. Tile: The Natural Choice - 2015 Edition - Expanded from 8 pages to 48! 2015 Industry Review" Keynote given by Eric Astrachan at Coverings 2015. 2015 Industry Review" Keynote given by Eric Astrachan at Coverings 2015. Publications. TCNA Tile Initiative - 2014 Edition.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Image Source: Katie Rosenfeld In the year 2015, the kitchen is not being built for just cooking. We already know that kitchens seem to have a magic power of pulling in the party—but in 2015 it’s a party room with more than one purpose. 2015 is the year to give your kitchen a bold upgrade.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. TCNA Comments on Proposed OSHA Rule for Crystalline Silica Exposure. TCNA Members Donate Tiled Benches to Boys and Girls Clubs.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Under Christensen’s leadership, Valley View Granite became a Natural Stone Institute Accredited fabricator in 2015 and has provided fabrication services for homes through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. I am very much looking forward to working with Blake and continually moving our industry forward.”

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Tile Talk

MAY 19, 2015

Last month, I reported some of my favorite tile trends and finds from Coverings in the my blog post Tile Trends 2015: Variety is the Spice of Tile. Additionally, the tiles are available with a standard smooth surface or an optional waxed finish that provides a classy, satin sheen. Standard finish installed without grout.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

While in Spain I was asked to detail who the MIA members were and what priorities the MIA organization would be focused on in 2015. 2015 Initiatives / Goals. In 2015 the education committee will work to get select presentations approved for credit by CSI members which will expand the outreach for commercial-focused members.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Tile Council Recognizes Industry “Guru” Dave Gobis With 2015 TCNA Tile Person of the Year Award. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. 2015 TCNA Tile Initiative. 2015 Tile: The Natural Choice. 2015 Industry Review" Keynote given by Eric Astrachan at Coverings 2015.

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Tile Talk

MAY 12, 2015

A few weeks ago, I shared 2015 Tile Trends from my annual pilgrimage to Coverings , a trade show for tile and stone. These colorways are still available with a standard lead time of 8 to 10 weeks. It's not easy to get all of the new tile designs and lines we will be offering from Coverings 2015 ready. Love Cuban Tiles?

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. 2015 TCNA Tile Initiative. 2015 Industry Review" Keynote given by Eric Astrachan at Coverings 2015. TCNA Comments on Proposed OSHA Rule for Crystalline Silica Exposure. Click here for more news from TCNA. Free Resources - Download Yours Today!

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JG Kitchens

JUNE 21, 2016

I’ve written before about the Urban Cultivator in my 2015 Design & Construction Week coverage. It stands 39-3/4 inches high, so that the herbs are easy to reach across your standard 36” tall counters. I say deservedly because the closer your produce is sourced to where you’re consuming it, the fresher it is likely to be.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

He committed his team’s resources to strategically drive the Natural Stone Council through the development of the ANSI 373 Natural Stone Sustainability Standard, ultimately completed in 2013. His leadership and support early on were instrumental in helping get the standard to where it is now and where it is going in the future.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

TCNA’s Bill Griese Honored at Coverings 2016 Trade Show for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Sustainability, Standards. 2015 Ceramic Tile Industry Update. 2Q 2015 U.S. New TCNA Bulletin Highlights Ceramic Tile’s Inherent Health- and Safety-Related Attributes. 2016 TCNA Tile Initiative. Market Reports.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

A bicoastal importer since 2015, Lux has focused only on this rigid core subsegment of the resilient category because, according to Jesse Woodrow, chief operations officer, this positions the company to stand out in what has become an increasingly crowded space. That’s where Lux looks to differentiate itself.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

Market share has doubled by value and more than doubled by volume since 2015. A lot of the promotional activities, education, adoption of standards that our manufacturers are going through are focused on North America’s needs and codes as well,” he added. product trends, needs and specifications. “A

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 30, 2018

As you might imagine, we love celebrating milestones especially when they reflect hard work and appreciation for the importance of installing tile correctly the first time, adhering to tile installation standards and methods, and generally making Qualified Labor meaningful. That's a milestone from many perspectives.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Brookes is also a recognized industry consultant and currently sits on the NTCA Technical Committee as part of the Methods and Standards Committee and serves on the ANSI A108 Committee. Brookes served as regional director for NTCA from 2012–2015, as well as the NTCA Membership Committee chairperson.

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Stone Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

“Industry guru” recognized for training, standards and consulting over several decades.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The Cersaie Tile Fair 2015 concluded at the end of September in Bologna, Italy, bringing together some of the top tile producers and designers in the world, among them, Italian ceramic tile designer, Ceramiche Refin.

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Stone Update

MARCH 19, 2015

Industry group cites release of ANSI/NSC 373 standard; also notes officers, committee chairs for 2015. Featured Associations News'

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StoneDimensions

DECEMBER 18, 2014

The purpose of this document is to assist Suppliers (exporters) and Buyers (purchasers, importers) of natural stone with their trading transactions by providing standards, guidelines and procedures for communicating, understanding, and executing a natural stone supply agreement that will allow both parties to work together with mutual benefit.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

Reade Advanced Materials recently announced its recent International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Key achievements highlighted in the 2020 report include: A 43% reduction in water intensity (gallons per square foot of product production) exceeding the company’s goal of a 25% reduction by 2025 over a 2015 baseline. A 21% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity compared to a 2015 baseline.

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Heath Ceramics

APRIL 21, 2016

Although all of our standard production pieces feature a range of variation in color, texture, and finish, these techniques are a great way to take that even further, featuring the even wilder, gorgeous side of one-of-a-kind.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas will be co-located with International Builders’ Show (IBS) and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in 2015! According to my informal poll on the show floor, all responses indicated an overwhelmingly positive outlook for the 2015 event. design standards. backsplash designs.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 1, 2015

Joni Schneider celebrates 10-years of service with ARDEX on May 15, 2015. May 15, 2015 marks Dan McLaughlin’s 25-year anniversary with ARDEX. Dan is admired for his strong process knowledge, his willingness to help others and his adherence to ARDEX quality standards of excellence. May 30, 2015 marks Eric P.

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StoneDimensions

JUNE 3, 2015

The event was held May 18-21, 2015. The sustainability class highlighted the recently published ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone and Natural Stone Council, NSC 373 Chain of Custody standards. MIA president Dan Rea articulates the NSC 373 sustainability standard to a full house in the seminar room.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

So even with the strength of the housing in 2013, we’re still a few years away,” he says, suggesting it may be 2015 or 2016 before housing comes all the way back. Still, based on such factors as household formation, the potential is for 1.6 million new housing stars a year. “So

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

NOTE: In February 2015, Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) – a leading stone trade magazine in Brazil – conducted an interview with MIA president Dan Rea. We were able to showcase several key initiatives the MIA will be undertaking in 2015. Here are excerpts from that interview.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2022

Meanwhile, the percentage of homes with four or more bedrooms and three or more bathrooms rose 45% and 32%, respectively, closer to 2015 peaks. “We If a couple of the larger, national builders make that product standard across their packages, the rest of the market will follow, and we could potentially have supply issues.”.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

“After a slow start to the year, the HMI has remained above the 50-point benchmark for five consecutive months and we expect the momentum to continue into 2015.” ” That is in line with forecast from analysts around the country who are mostly optimistic about the coming year. million for the year. percent to 4.35

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

So even with the strength of the housing in 2013, we’re still a few years away,” he says, suggesting it may be 2015 or 2016 before housing comes all the way back. Still, based on such factors as household formation, the potential is for 1.6 million new housing stars a year. “So

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2015

″ W x 34″ H ; 110 pounds The EdgeStar is the largest wine chiller in our review, offering storage space for 36 standard 750mL bottles and dual climate control. ″ W x 34″ H ; 110 pounds The EdgeStar is the largest wine chiller in our review, offering storage space for 36 standard 750mL bottles and dual climate control.

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Heath Ceramics

JULY 1, 2015

In the case of the special glaze technique, we sprayed the seasonal glazes over one of our standard dinnerware glazes, Verde. Browse the 2015 Summer Seasonal collection now. For this collection, we really worked with a lot of different colored glazes, and played with layering them to create an interesting “third” color.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

DECEMBER 2, 2015

The purpose of this program is for FCICA to address the need for an industry standard skill level for Installation Managers with an education program using manufacturers’, as well as, related industry associations’ and leaders’ best practices to develop modules of learning and assessment to certify Installation Managers. (FCICA website).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Allston/Brighton Apartments Average 1-Bedroom Rental Price: $2,212 Continuum Year Built: 2015 Number of Units: 325 Rent (range, low to high): $2,360-$5,220 Highlights (amenities): This brand-new, two-tower development near Harvard has extensive fitness space and a 24-hour concierge. Driving and parking are both doable, but not recommended.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2021

The standard has been elevated across the board and consumers today demand simplicity, transparency and a seamless shopping journey across all touch points on their path to purchase. Many of the flooring products produced between 2000 and 2015, which, for the first time ever, combined good looks and longevity, will have to be replaced.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

When Armstrong took the wraps off its signature Diamond 10 surface coating technology on its commercial LVT offerings back in 2015, the company believed it had a winner that would set it apart in a sea of sameness in the LVT category. Lancaster, Pa.—When We want to make sure we are present there,” Flaharty explained. “We

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