The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

“In establishing a sustainability initiative, it was our desire to put in place one standard and one mark across the tile industry to cover the products used over the course of an installation. For more information, contact: Roxanne Shiflet rshiflet@tcnatile.com (734) 735-1891. About TCNA.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The online course is called the CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 9, 2024

Gruppo Romani’s idea of transforming ceramic tiles into smart, active components for monitoring building structures points the way to the future of both ventilated facades and raised floors. This invention is driving our group to explore new fields of application for ceramic tiles. Today we are witnessing the 5.0

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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

JULY 8, 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. —The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The 2022/2023 product catalog is also a comprehensive guide including with information on installation, product pattern placement, care/maintenance, practical application, industry guidelines and standards, sales and partner retailer locations and more.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has expanded training and education for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023. We’re excited about providing ceramic tile installers with a more defined career path with these new programs,” said Brad Denny, executive director, CTEF. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 8, 2021

They’re made of ceramic, so you can cut them with a standard tile cutter, and their small size makes them easy to work with. Because of their shape and style, brick metro tiles are perfect to use in standard, herringbone, or even staggered patterns! Edges: Standard. Edges: Standard. Edges: Standard.

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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 25, 2022

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. New York; and more.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. 29 through Nov.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Coefficient of friction (COF) requirements for ceramic tile are included in the vast majority of commercial construction specifications for ceramic tile. You didn’t know the standard for tile and COF had changed? 2012 standard for ceramic tile, which mandated this change in test methods. of the A137.1

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard.

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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. must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

All educational content is being planned to provide show-goers with information, knowledge, techniques and skills, enabling attendees to position ceramic tile and stone as the material of choice over other materials. The end design-build output will be redeployed on the UNLV campus or in the local community following Coverings 2022.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Its Ceramin tiles, meanwhile, are positioned as an alternative to ceramic and natural stone. On the soft surface side, Gold Standard I/II/III from EF’s Dream Weaver brand is made with PureColor HiGH-DEF Color Technology. The special surface sealing protects against scratches and damage.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

That’s because virtually all green building standards and rating systems, including LEED v4, provide pathways for earning points and fulfilling criteria by using products with EPDs, and an EPD for North American-made ceramic tile—also certified by UL—has been available since 2014. and ICC 700. About TCNA.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Want more information? This special order system, is an all-in-one, adhesive-backed mesh mat, sized to standard dimensions. Download a Strata Heat Data Sheet here. Floor Heat Mat.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

COF or Coefficient Of Friction is related to the traction and slipperiness of a ceramic or porcelain tile. COF is a standardized method to measure the frictional resistance of a walking surface, in this case, tile. for ceramic tiles for level interior spaces expected to be walked upon when wet. Why did this change get made?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

(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. TCNA is a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials, and other tile-related products.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Register for Coverings 2023 here.

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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. For more Bellavita Tile information, visit the web: www.bellavitatile.com.or

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. Being interested in history, I decided to research some information on the building and its tiles. According to The Virtual Museum of Poole Pottery, breweries adopted the practice of ceramic tile fa ç ades in the early 1900s. ceramic tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. At Architectural Ceramics, we love family businesses because AC is one too. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile. Allison Eden Studios.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 1, 2016

A lengthy discussion was held regarding proposed standards for Thin Tile or Panels in Draft Format for Gauged Porcelain Tile & Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs A137.3 & A108.19. There was discussion of the need to do a complete review of all the A108 standards as there is a lot of information that needs updating.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has accepted a donation from Artistic Tile Inc., The award honors those who assist NTCA trainers as they travel the country to bring free standards-based education and training and those who provide information and support the industry through the association. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

standard and ISO 13007 Classification C1T. standard and ISO 13007 Classification C2ES2P2. From September 23rd to 27th, the Spanish ceramic industry gathers in Bologna, creating the. Industry Insights Innovations Product Information' When mixed with water, Kerabond T acts as a medium-bed mortar meeting the ANSI A118.1

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

New TCNA Bulletin Highlights Ceramic Tile’s Inherent Health- and Safety-Related Attributes. TCNA’s Bill Griese Honored at Coverings 2016 Trade Show for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Sustainability, Standards. TCNA Bulletin - Ceramic Tile: For a Safe and Healthy Home. Ceramic Tile Industry Update.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. Arlington, Va.— Tapping the Luxury Market – Insider Secrets from Luxury Daily’s Women in Luxury. Safety and Performance Issues with Not So Luxurious Vinyl Tile.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 7, 2023

Ideal Standard has published its first sustainability report , entitled “Together for a Better Future”. Together with the report, the company has also launched its new EcoLogic label to help customers easily identify Ideal Standard products and make informed purchasing decisions. www.idealstandard.it

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Coverings attendees can learn about the benefits of selecting tile, installation standards and best practices, and the latest market introductions at the show. Coverings is the largest and most important ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and expo in the United States. © 2017 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

This increased resilience outperforms both v-groove and traditional ceramic grouts in terms of wear and tear. The new core material for flooring has all the advantages of standard rigid products: waterproof; easy click installation; and dimensional stability. RevWood with Signature technology. Statements 2.0. Statements 2.0

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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. Green Building Council. rating system.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The nominations should contain category, product name and one paragraph describing the innovation, why it is important/relevant to retailers and consumers and how dealers can parlay this information into profit at point of sale. Remember: Today’s innovation is tomorrow’s standard. Rigid core/WPC. Installation-related.

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Ceramics of Italy

AUGUST 29, 2023

As part of this vision, one of the highlights of 2022 was the acquisition of Best Surface , the group’s first Spanish factory located in the heart of the ceramic district of Castellón de la Plana. Laminam is preparing to become an increasingly global, synergistic and integrated concern.

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