The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

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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LEED North America Tile Standards 100

Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 17, 2020

The year 2016 was a big one for many reasons: the EU referendum, the American election, the Zika outbreak, continued terror attacks, we lost Prince, Bowie, and a host of other icons, Pantone released not one, but two colours of the year, and we saw the birth of Diary of a Tile Addict. Cava from Living Ceramics. Canton by Little Greene.

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Porcelain Grout Ceramics Tile 52

Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

January 2016 – Rockville, MD – Tile is everywhere. Visit your local Architectural Ceramics showroom for endless custom possibilities. Architectural Ceramics Chantilly Showroom display of Cannes White Frost Glass Mosaic and a Plaque of the City Scape Glass Mosaic by Erin Adams for New Ravenna (above). Bath Tray.

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Phoenix Arizona Tile Detroit 100

Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Top decorating trends in 2016 and 2017 involve homeowners reinventing the way they think about the various spaces in their home. Cement Vs. Ceramic Vs. Glass Vs. Stone: Which is Best for Indoor Showers? Ceramic tile is manufactured from clay and powdered glazes and is fired in a kiln to harden.

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Cement Tile Flooring Backsplash 100

Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

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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Cement Tile Standards Ceramics 100

Heath Ceramics

JUNE 13, 2016

Although the medium might seem radically different from the ceramic dinnerware and artisan tile we make, our design team created a collection showing off our signature clean graphical style and strong yet muted color palette inspired by our glazes. The shared aesthetic allows the two surface coverings to live in harmony in the same space.

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Chicago Grout Ceramics Tile 40

Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

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. Meanwhile, comparable store sales rose 27.6%

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Industry Training Strategy System 76

Making Tile Modern

MARCH 4, 2016

Join Modwalls Tile Company This Saturday March 5th From 9am to 3pm For Our First Warehouse Sale. 800 Estates Drive Suite 1oo, Aptos, CA 95003. 831-689-9734. service@modwalls.com. P.S. If you live in the SF or Monterey Bay Area’s and miss this sale, please contact us for an appointment to purchase directly at our warehouse.

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Sales Tile San Jose San Francisco 40