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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. The fully assessed reports will make ceramic tile, mortar and grout products eligible for contribution to LEED, WELL and Living Building Challenge optimization credits, the TCNA said. Portobello America.

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Product Innovations

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Projects designed with Urban Wood being specified are eligible for LEED points. and a >0.50

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Stats 2021: Commercial flooring market sees uptick

Floor Covering News

Linoleum showed very good growth in 2021,” observed Denis Darragh, vice president North America, Forbo Flooring. Resilient, hardwood, porcelain tile and polished concrete are preferred for spaces requiring fashion and functionality. These include VCT, linoleum and rubber. Healthcare & hospitality.

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STATS Commercial: Healthcare the bright spot in 2020

Floor Covering News

Education, retail, healthcare and multifamily housing were the first segments to show signs of recovery,” said Jim Poppens, president, Interface Americas. “We Resilient, hardwood, porcelain tile and polished concrete are being specified for entryways or high-traffic areas. Hard surface surge continues. Hospitality.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile.

Tile Talk

Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. Design Firm/Designers: Margaret Nysewander, LEED AP, ASD Inc., design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Here’s just a sampling of what was available on the show floor.

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New York Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Traditionally, this rough-and-tumble area was where many working-class Irish chose to settle when they first arrived in America. Though there are a few distinct theories as to how Hell’s Kitchen got its name, many agree that it has something to do with the neighborhood’s rough past.