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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

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.

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TCNA unveils material ingredient guide

Floor Covering News

—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.

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Tools for Tile Contractors when working with Architects

CUSTOM Insights Blog

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. Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

So why is the new Green Squared standard and certification program launching at Coverings so important to the industry? 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).

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

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

It seems everyone is looking for ways to save time, money and resources to become more efficient in what they do. Following the class, attendees went downstairs to see firsthand demos and product presentations of the benefits of Kerlite Plus tile given by representatives of Kerlite, MAPEI, Tuscan Leveling Systems, Mid-America Tile and Wedi.

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

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

(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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Tile Installation System Tools for Design & Specification Professionals

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? Plus, you can always call on our team of Architectural Consultants for expert technical assistance.

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