The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green.

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North America Grout LEED Tile 100

Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Steve Roberts from Leeds College of Building (left) with Night Vigilante’s creator Callum Pearson. Leading UK tile distributor CTD Tiles can now offer customers a range of ceramic superhero creations made of tiles. Examples of Pixel Pop murals. Prices start at £39.99.

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Ceramics LEED Video Tile 40

Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 1, 2017

RIBA North is hosting Moulding Futures: Collaborative Explorations in Ceramics for Architecture symposium on Friday 8th December, a one-day event created by ECAlab and supported by Tile of Spain, the University of Liverpool and Leeds Beckett University. Pavilion by Harvard University explores 3D printing of ceramics.

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Ceramics LEED Architecture Spain 40

Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 12, 2015

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), is proud to announce the four winners of the 2015 “Passport to Creativity” contest. and Author of Design Blog, Kitchens for Living.

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Spain LEED Tile Bath 100

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While innovations such as next-gen 3D ceramic tile and hardwood flooring with advanced finishing and surface texturing applications made headlines at Surfaces 2024, the fanfare was much more subdued for flooring adhesives. Due to its formulation, TreadBond cleans off easily and is designed not to damage surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Anderson, S.C.—Tile

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. Session topics included Social Media, design, exterior façades, stone fabrication, installation methods, and more. Handmade cement tile by Tiles Couture.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 8, 2015

Bellavita Tile, a leader in design and innovation for the North American tile industry, proudly announces status as the first manufacturer with production facilities in China to achieve Green Squared TM certification under ANSI standard A 138.1. About Bellavita Tile. contact us directly at project-info@bellavitatile.com.

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China Tile LEED Europe 100

Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

For its first event, to be held August 26, attendees will learn about standards, selling tile post-pandemic, the benefits of tile for health and wellness and more. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards. Who: Mark Heinlein, training director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). When: 11 a.m. –

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Ciao Tile

AUGUST 27, 2014

Years back, we highlighted an Italian factory, brix , for their innovative product and inspiring design. The simple, clean-lined designs lend themselves to timeless installations, and the fact that they make everything by hand ( stateside! Ceramic tile is a low impact product due to its inert state once fired.

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LEED New York Video Mosaics 100

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. About Tile Partners for Humanity/Mountain Re-Source Center.

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San Diego Tile North America LEED 100

Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles. Custom Building Products.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

School and healthcare facilities are also sweet spots for ceramic tile. Like other natural floors, there remains pent-up demand for tile, in part, to accommodate the trend toward sustainable and easily cleaned surfaces. Most of the office work was renovation,” said Mari Anne Randall, national A&D sales manager, Dal-Tile. “We

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 11, 2020

The new Amtico Signature Collection features an extended range of contemporary wood, stone and abstract designs as well as unique laying patterns and full custom capabilities that are said to make it simple to create a stunning floor. Tempus is designed for clean, simple interiors. Amtico provides full custom design services as well.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Odhran Connelly with his winning tiling creation at SkillBuild 2018. It is always great to see the tiling stars of tomorrow emerge, and SkillBuild and WorldSkills are two arenas where the cream can really rise to the top. Competitor in action at the SkillBuild 2018 National Finals in Wall and Floor Tiling. What an opportunity!

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Ireland LEED Sealants Standards 60

Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Leaders in ceramics, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain, used the time to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. tile market, discuss potential growth opportunities and illustrate both macro and micro trends for the coming year. tile market.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 11, 2022

This certifies that Keope porcelain floor and wall tiles contribute to the health and wellness of living spaces. www.keope.com. L'articolo Ceramiche Keope obtains WELL Building Standard V2® certification proviene da ceramica.info.

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Standards LEED Porcelain System 52

Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

last year, resilient, ceramic and hardwood saw their shares of commercial flooring specs grow to 28.7%, 14.8% As facilities look for ways to improve infection control and simplify cleaning procedures, resilient surfaces are inherently designed to meet these needs,” said Adrienne Roseman, senior director of product management, Tarkett.

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Sales Report Meeting Flooring 86

Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. • Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. Social Media Training. 11 April 2012. A Coverings preview. at 6:00 AM.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Mediterranea utilizes Dynamic HD Imaging design technology to flawlessly blend the modern look of cement with the delicate veining and coloration from exquisite stones. It’s a look you’ll find only from the tile design craftsmen at Mediterranea. Lightweight match for large-format tile. www.mediterranea-usa.com.

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Michigan Miami Marble North America 100

Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). We believe it’s just as important as finding the tile that’s right for you! Don’t go through all this time to find the right tile only to not think about what grout you will grout it with.

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ModCraft

JANUARY 17, 2011

ModCraft was started by Industrial Designer David Clark in his Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment. As interest in his stoneware tile and lighting business grew, he relocated the handmade tile operation to a barn studio he built in Hudson Valley’s Beacon, New York. There he and his wife Mary St.

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LEED New York Mosaics Sales 71

Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). We believe it’s just as important as finding the tile that’s right for you! Don’t go through all this time to find the right tile only to not think about what grout you will grout it with.

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Grout Natural Stone Porcelain Colors 40

H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

SOURCE: Florida Tile Inc. Nov 28, 2007 09:00 ET LAKELAND, FL--(Marketwire - November 28, 2007) - Always an innovator in the ceramic tile industry, Florida Tile is pleased to announce that it is the first tile manufacturer to have its products certified for low chemical emissions by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Roofdeck Pool at Evo Cira Centre South Philadelphia is one of America’s oldest cities, and its historic and ornate architecture has wowed architects and design enthusiasts since its development in the 18th century. The apartments here have designer finishes, including gourmet kitchens and wood flooring.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. Residents here enjoy designer kitchens with granite countertops, 9-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. The best view, however, is from the 2,000-square-foot recycled grass rooftop.

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