The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Below, "open PINS" indicates that TCNA has notified ANSI of the intent to revise or create a standard, using the Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) form. For details regarding the status of any standard listed below, contact the ASC A108 Committee Secretary, Katelyn Simpson ( ksimpson@tcnatile.com ). Installation Standards.

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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. Shanan Hehir, owner Shanans Absolute Tile LLC Manchester, Vt.

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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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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. Updates to ANSI Standards.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 8, 2024

—Regupol, a manufacturer of a wide range of recycled rubber surfaces for sports and fitness and acoustic insulation, introduced Regupol Upscale, a collection of recycled rubber tiles and planks for commercial installations. “Designers can mix and match Regupol upscale tiles and planks to create an impactful space.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) “It’s not easy to get on that list. . About Green Squared.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. So states a Bulletin from TCNA (Tile Council of North America)s. The Bulletin notes that tile is also long-lasting, easy to clean, fire-safe, and offers many slip-resistant choices. Altered State by Crossville. Contessa by Interceramic.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. You are standing in a room.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

Tile Industry Launches Inspiration and Education Initiative; Why Tile Debuts Here at Coverings. Orlando, FL) – The tile industry has united in a marketing and education initiative designed to inspire consumers and provide information on all of tile’s benefits. CTDA Home | Contact Us. April 4, 2017.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016.

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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

—Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training.

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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. Since 1945, they have been working to expand the tile market within the United States. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the best tile flooring for your home.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile: The Natural Choice An overview of ceramic tile's performance and sustainability-related attributes. 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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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile: The Natural Choice An overview of ceramic tile's performance and sustainability-related attributes. 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 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. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Jackson, Miss.—The Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Johnsonite Pentagonal rubber tiles Solon, Ohio—Johnsonite, which joined the Tarkett family of brands in 2005, has a new product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its rubber tile, which details health and environmental impacts of each ingredient, as well as embodied carbon from cradle to gate.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in sustainable flooring, has introduced Color Splash Speckled rubber tile. 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.

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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. Since 1945, they have been working to expand the tile market within the United States. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the best tile flooring for your home.

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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. 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. Clemson, S.C.—The

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile. Here it is.

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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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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.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

COVERINGS 2017 CELEBRATES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL TILE DAY. ARLINGTON, VA – February 23, 2017) Today Coverings , the largest international tile & stone exhibition in North America, celebrates National Tile Day , which recognizes the value of tile in today’s architecture and design. MT@sharpthink.com. 212-829-0002.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Cement tile has been in use since the 19 th Century, but over the past few years, there’s been a resurgence in its popularity, and for great reason. Cement tiles are ideal for almost any area that’s not going to experience extreme freezing temperatures. Cement Tiles in Restaurants.

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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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Granada Tile

JULY 5, 2016

As part of the continuing expansion of our flagship Echo Collection, Granada Tile is excited to introduce the Paul Schatz Group , a line of 13 new graphic tile designs. We know you will fall in love with them before the grout even dries!

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bologna, Italy—Ceramics of Italy unveiled its trend report from Cersaie 2024, a major tile trade show held here. The third dimension After decades of innovating in two dimensions—producing thousands of tiles in unique formats, thicknesses and patterns—Italian brands are looking to the third dimension as the next frontier in design.

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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).

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Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

This is why thousands of industries rely on associations and councils to watch out for the consumer, and the tile industry is no different. As professionals we turn to the Tile Council of North America to set precedence and standards. We are proud members of this organization that came into existence in 1945.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. Florida Tile also sees a bright future ahead.

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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

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. The innovative product was selected as a winner for Metropolis ‘s 2022 Planet Positive Awards for the category of Surfaces, Tiles, Materials.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Its Ceramin tiles, meanwhile, are positioned as an alternative to ceramic and natural stone. As per usual, the hardwood category is well represented with species from North and South America featured. With Riva’s Tile Stone, end users can enjoy modern and elegant appeal in outdoor spaces.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

AUGUST 11, 2017

Exterior tile and stone installations are becoming more popular and requiring the use of specialized installation materials to handle the tough demands of tiling outside. About the Presenter: Mark Pennine has been involved in the tile and stone industry for over 35 years.

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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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