Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

Because of the our nation’s Independence Day, the month of July is all about America. While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile.

America 188

America Tile Mosaics Oregon 188

Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

The change would allow extremely large and extremely thin tile to be used on building exteriors. An update to the International Building Code (IBC) will allow designers to use adhered porcelain tiles as large as 48 x 48 inches or 36 x 72 inches on building facades. Anderson, S.C.—An

North America 84

North America Tile Portland Porcelain 84

Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. The mud mix that is used in a shower pan is very dry and not all of the cement particles are thoroughly incorporated. The tile would then be installed with White Thinset directly on the membrane.

Marble 100

Marble Portland Cement Natural Stone 100

The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar – 2013 [Revised] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current. There is an open PINS on this standard because a group of technical experts is working on possible revisions to section 3.6 alternate metal lath).

Standards 100

Standards Portland Cement Grout 100