The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

ANSI Standards. ANSI standards for ceramic and glass tile, tile installation materials, and tile installation requirements are available from TCNA. They are periodically revised or reaffirmed by the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) A108, for which TCNA is the Secretariat. Available standards and their status.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 8, 2024

A blend of post-consumer tire rubber, post-industrial vibrant EPDM chips and low VOC binder, Upscale is available in two standard sizes: 4mm x 8 x 36 and 4mm x 12 x 24. Upscale is available in 12 standard color combinations and features either a square or micro-bevel edge. Custom sizes and colors are also available.

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Why Tile

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is proud to announce the revised ANSI A137.3 American National Standard Specifications for Gauged Porcelain Tiles and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs – 2022 publication. This standard is available now from TCNA and includes new specifications for 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 5, 2017

ARDEX Introduces X 90 OUTDOOR™ the New Level in Mortar Standards. June 5, 2017 – ARDEX Americas is pleased to announce that ARDEX X 90 OUTDOOR™ MicroteC3 Rapid-Set, Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar is now available for purchase at ARDEX distributors throughout North America. standard requirement of 20 cycles).

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

MAY 16, 2018

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) recently announced the availability of the “2018 TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation,” a guide to assist in clarifying and standardizing installation specifications for tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

As multi-divisional flooring companies, their support symbolizes the Summit’s aim for proactive cooperation between different flooring sectors, alongside sustainability professionals, standards organizations, policymakers, designers and procurement officials. Additional event and registration information can be found here.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

The goal of the joint training, according to Merkrete national sales manager, Todd Boos, was to provide sales teams with a better understanding of industry standards as well as knowledge to become a better resource for customers.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The event is co-hosted by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA, National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), Natural Stone Institute (NSI) and North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA). Participants will learn about and discuss embodied carbon standardization, transparency, accountability and reduction.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2022

—Matter Surfaces, a nationally recognized commercial flooring company, announced that one of its core product lines—eco-friendly Purline flooring—has received two new classifications, the first ASTM resilient flooring standards in five years. Setting a new standard.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Source: Tcnatile.com At Conestoga Tile, we are proud to be members of the Tile Council of North America. The TCNA also works with legislators and manufacturers to ensure that tile produced and sold within the US meets a strong set of standards. Since 1945, they have been working to expand the tile market within the United States.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability. Jackson, Miss.—The

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett North America has refreshed and expanded its iQ Granit collection and introduced coordinating iQ Eminent collection within its high-performance homogeneous vinyl sheet and tile products. According to Dr. John McKeon, CEO of Allergy Standards Ltd.,

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable. About Green Squared.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) added a five-category “product use classification system” in ANSI A326.3 “ A merican National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials.” Clemson, S.C.—The This revision to A326.3, Interior, Wet (IW). Exterior, Wet (EW).

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Source: Tcnatile.com At Conestoga Tile, we are proud to be members of the Tile Council of North America. The TCNA also works with legislators and manufacturers to ensure that tile produced and sold within the US meets a strong set of standards. The post Why We Support the Tile Council of North America appeared first on Conestoga Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests. to noon and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. “On

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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. Portobello America. Clemson, S.C.—The 17 manufacturers collaborated on the largest crowdfunded collection of GreenScreen Assessments to date for two purposes, the TCNA said. Crossville, Inc. Florida Tile.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

said Rusty Joyce, commercial president at Tarkett North America. Supporting spaces across healthcare, education and workplace segments, Tarkett’s portfolio of commercial flooring includes a breadth of products, including LVT, rubber tile, standard and premium, wallbase, installation accessories and more. Effective Oct.1,

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett North America introduced Discovery, a new collection designed to aid architects, designers and facility managers in creating inspiring education spaces for every learner. All soft-surface flooring produced by Tarkett North America are free of all six classes of harmful chemicals and PFAS.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable. About Green Squared.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

Why Tile is coordinated by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Established in 1945 as the Tile Council of America (TCA), it became TCNA in 2003, reflecting its membership expansion to encompass all of North America. For more information, contact: Roxanne Shiflet. 864) 646-8453. © 2017 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

As professionals we turn to the Tile Council of North America to set precedence and standards. The TCNA works with legislators and manufacturers to ensure that tile produced and sold within the US meets a strong set of standards. The post Why We Support The Tile Council of North America appeared first on Conestoga Tile.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As per usual, the hardwood category is well represented with species from North and South America featured. On the soft surface side, Gold Standard I/II/III from EF’s Dream Weaver brand is made with PureColor HiGH-DEF Color Technology. Its Ceramin tiles, meanwhile, are positioned as an alternative to ceramic and natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett is adding 28 new designs to its FiberFloor residential luxury sheet vinyl flooring, giving homeowners access to the latest design trends in products that surpass the industry’s most stringent health and safety standards, the company said.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

MILEstone, the distributed brand of Florim USA, introduced “Plaster 2.0,” a carbon-neutral porcelain tile collection , to North America late last year. MILEstone said it is actively solidifying its standard as the ‘Sustainable Tile, Made in the USA.’ Clarksville, Tenn.—MILEstone,

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

So states a Bulletin from TCNA (Tile Council of North America)s. In fact, formaldehyde emissions for several wood-based building and flooring products have been federally restricted since 2011 under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Altered State by Crossville. Contessa by Interceramic. Ellis by Vitromex.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett North America has refreshed and expanded its Acczent collection. Acczent is FloorScore certified, ortho-phthalate-free and certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly by Allergy Standards Ltd., And there’s no need to choose between durability and design—Acczent and Acczent Flourish deliver the best of both.”.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Meanwhile, a host of new prefabricated furnishing options and collaborations with the world’s leading design firms signaled the strength of the industry while carbon-neutral collections and the workings of a new industry ISO standard for embodied carbon demonstrated contributions to the future of the built environment.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

According to the company, the new collection offers 50 on-trend standard colors inspired by the outdoors in standard 24 x 24 square tiles, including tonal visuals that work alongside multi-colored chipped colorations. Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in sustainable flooring, has introduced Color Splash Speckled rubber tile.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will expand on its digital experience, Coverings Connected. The Coverings Connected August event will address tile industry standards, selling tile post-pandemic and the health and wellness benefits of tile. Arlington, Va.—Coverings,

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. However, Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), touted the resiliency of the category, which remained strong despite hardships. “We I think the vibe is ‘OK, we’re back, we’re 100%.’

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Discussions of quality and standards were vetted. President of Mid America Tile. A note from Tom Kotel, CTDA’s President who spoke at the event: The Tampa Roadshow was attended by local tile companies, manufacturer’s; a contingent of interested people. Hope to see you there, Tom Kotel.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“The global Tarkett family of brands has focused on reducing the organization’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions through environmental management, eco-design, supplier engagement and circular economy solutions,” said Roxane Spears, vice president of sustainability for Tarkett North America.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

EST, and will be presented by Bill Griese, director, standards development and sustainability initiatives, Tile Council of North America, Inc., National Tile Day, marking its fifth year, will be celebrated with brand-new imagery of creative tile designs, installations and applications shared across Coverings’ social media channels.

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