America Grout Natural Stone Standards 
Architectural Ceramics
DECEMBER 10, 2015
White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. Calacatta Gold Master Bath.
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.
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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JULY 2, 2012
Cotto D’Este, an Italian manufacturer, has developed a revolutionary new technology to create Kerlite, a large-format, thin porcelain tile that weighs a fraction of standard thickness tile while still providing the strength and durability of porcelain. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved!
CUSTOM Insights Blog
MAY 14, 2015
If you are working with a professional architect, designer or specifier, turn to our Architects & Designers web page to: Locate tile installation products by ANSI Standard View Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook details Download 3-Part CSI Specifications Use the Grout Color Selector to see our newly refreshed color palette The main (..)
Floor Covering News
JULY 15, 2021
That’s according to Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), who kicked off a special press conference with some positive news. by volume vs. “For designers from Miami to Dallas to LA, that 24 x 48 is now a standard size. While last year was extremely difficult for the U.S. Not Just Deco.
CUSTOM Insights Blog
MAY 14, 2015
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. We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JULY 24, 2012
I have been very dedicated to our industry in volunteering my time over the years to help make our industry better, which has rewarded me with a lot of knowledge, and status as an expert with industry standards. I was the chairman of the Ceramic Tile Institute of America Technical Committee for many years.
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