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ANSI Standards

The Tile Council of North America Blog

Below, "open PINS" indicates that TCNA has notified ANSI of the intent to revise or create a standard, using the Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) form. For details regarding the status of any standard listed below, contact the ASC A108 Committee Secretary, Katelyn Simpson ( ksimpson@tcnatile.com ). Installation Standards.

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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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Laticrete expands adhesives product line with MultiMax Lite

Floor Covering News

—Laticrete has introduced MultiMax Lite, a one-step, non-sag, large and heavy tile mortar for interior and exterior installations of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile and stone.

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Must-have product introductions of 2023

Floor Covering News

Cali: Shorebreak Cali’s recently launched laminate, Shorebreak , is positioned as a next-gen product for homeowners and design professionals seeking a sophisticated (yet practical) stone-look flooring option. SELLING POINT : Lighter, more resilient and easier to install and maintain than genuine stone.

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Laticrete to showcase new product at Total Solutions Plus

Floor Covering News

SpectraLock 1 exceeds all the standards under the ANSI A118.3*, of which no comparable product on the market can claim, according to the company. The polymer modified adhesive can be used for both thin bed and large heavy tile applications. Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.3 specific test designation 5.6. Laticrete Select-Bond. requirements.

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

Floor Covering News

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. In addition to its classes, CTEF also has a certification program.

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Laticrete offers preview for Coverings 2021

Floor Covering News

Spectralock 1 exceeds all the standards under the ANSI A118.3, Multimax Lite: Multimax Lite, the one-step, non-sag, large and heavy tile mortar for interior and exterior installations of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile and stone and has received multiple certifications and declarations for sustainable living.