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Tile Council Announces UL Certification of EPDs for North American-Made Tile Mortars and Tile Grouts, Two More Ways to Pick Up Points When Building Green

The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. “This is a level of transparency not possible with other materials or with products not made in North America,” says Griese. and ICC 700.

North America

North America Grout LEED Tile

TCNA unveils material ingredient guide

Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021. First, to obtain GreenScreen Benchmark Scores (listed within the guide) for the vast majority of material ingredients used by ceramic tile, mortar and grout manufacturers.

North America

North America LEED Grout Report

Coverings releases 2022 product previews

Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Coverings’ three primary pavilions, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America and Tile of Spain, will feature expansive, diverse and innovative product showcases. These and numerous additional pavilions and displays will provide product resources for every market segment in the tile and stone industry.

Products

Products Porcelain Stone Las Vegas

COVERINGS LEADS NATIONAL TILE DAY CELEBRATION WITH 2019 PRODUCT PREVIEWS & SOCIAL ACTIVATIONS

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year. LATICRETE International Inc.

Products

Products Tile Decking North America

Tools for Tile Contractors when working with Architects

CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project.

Tools

Tools North America Tile Grout

COVERINGS 2016 CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING PROVIDES COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH LEADING INDUSTRY SPEAKERS

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Tuesday, April 19, 8:00 – 9:15a.m.

Industry

Industry Jordan North America Chicago

Thin Is In! (The New Technology in Porcelain Tile)

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

It seems everyone is looking for ways to save time, money and resources to become more efficient in what they do. On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. by Thomas J. Doing more with less has become the rallying cry in business and in personal lives.

Porcelain

Porcelain Tile America System

A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Ga-ga for glass? Designer Spaces. Brazilian Multi-color Slate.

Germany

Germany Brazil Bath Natural Stone

DALTILE and LATICRETE DONATE MATERIALS TO TILE HOMES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. The donors included members of longtime TPFH supporters Tile Council of North America, Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and National Tile Contractors Association. TPFH coordinated the donations on behalf of Habitat in San Diego County.

San Diego

San Diego Tile North America LEED

Tile Installation System Tools for Design & Specification Professionals

CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail.

Tools

Tools System North America Tile

The Right Angle on Sustainability: Green Squared by Jeffrey Steele – Part One

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

The tile industry has long recognized that its products are inherently sustainable, says Bill Griese, manager of standards development and green initiatives for the Anderson, SC-based Tile Council of North America (TCNA). based technical services director for StonePeak Ceramics. It’s clear green rating systems in the U.S.

Standards

Standards North America Florida Industry

Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

LVT/Rigid core Unilin FlinTile FlinTile locking technology offers a click rigid floor (SPC) with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance.

North America

North America Tools Adhesive Sales

“I Owe a Lot to This Industry”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele. TD: What did you learn from your father’s experience?

Industry

Industry San Diego Training Standards

Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

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. Unilin Technologies.

Industry

Industry Training Strategy System

Decorator On Demand: All You Need is Kitchen Cabinet Love

Decorator on Demand

MARCH 11, 2011

We have white ceramic tile (looks nice when it's clean. We have white cabinets with black handles, and beautiful blue Mexican tiles on the counter tops (I have decided if I could have a clear overlay so I didn't have to clean the grout it would be AWESOME! Home Made in Middle America. ceramic lamp. (1).

Decorative

Decorative Kitchen Painted Interior Design

Ceramic Central

Tile Council Announces UL Certification of EPDs for North American-Made Tile Mortars and Tile Grouts, Two More Ways to Pick Up Points When Building Green

TCNA unveils material ingredient guide

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Coverings releases 2022 product previews

COVERINGS LEADS NATIONAL TILE DAY CELEBRATION WITH 2019 PRODUCT PREVIEWS & SOCIAL ACTIVATIONS

Tools for Tile Contractors when working with Architects

COVERINGS 2016 CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING PROVIDES COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH LEADING INDUSTRY SPEAKERS

Thin Is In! (The New Technology in Porcelain Tile)

A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

DALTILE and LATICRETE DONATE MATERIALS TO TILE HOMES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Tile Installation System Tools for Design & Specification Professionals

The Right Angle on Sustainability: Green Squared by Jeffrey Steele – Part One

Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

“I Owe a Lot to This Industry”

Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

Decorator On Demand: All You Need is Kitchen Cabinet Love

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