CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

It seems everyone is looking for ways to save time, money and resources to become more efficient in what they do. On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. by Thomas J. Doing more with less has become the rallying cry in business and in personal lives.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele. TD: What did you learn from your father’s experience?

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. Mohawk Industries.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. The tremendous advancements in the evolution of porcelain and ceramic tile into larger sizes are a huge opportunity for architects, but those advancements come with increased installation complexity.

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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. The grout and mortar EPDs represent more than 2.25 In addition to LEED, EPDs can be used to satisfy requirements in Green Globes, IgCC, ASHRAE 189.1 and ICC 700.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Stone Fiction field tiles are made in the USA and Green Square Certified to answer sustainability standards. Made entirely out of waste, Econyl is a 100% recycled nylon that empowers designers to create beautiful new products without depleting the Earth’s precious resources. i4F: True Grout. Econyl: Delos Azure Rug.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Create a pattern using plain or solid-color tiles using different standard formats. We use a standard grout thickness of 3-4 mm on all formats. Pieces are then finished with standard (smooth), Limestone, Travertine or Luna texture. Avente has the resources, experience and skill to make your dream a reality.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

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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