Why Tile

JANUARY 27, 2022

With society’s growing concern for health, we’re scrutinizing the standards of the past and setting the bar higher when it comes to the building products and practices we use in our homes.

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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. Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The shade variation classification system for ceramic tile is a crucial tool in understanding and managing the inherent differences in color and texture that may exist within a product series. Each ceramic tile is manufactured using the same glaze application and body texture.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

As a certified tile installer, Sanders dedicated himself to advancing the industry’s technical and educational standards. He serves on NTCA Technical and Educational Committees and is a regional evaluator for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

If you spend time with anyone involved in the proper installation of ceramic tile, the TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation will be the focal point of the conversation. Because this useful guide assists in clarifying and standardizing installation specifications for tile.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

How familiar are you with the ANSI Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile ? ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute.) ANSI Standards are a tile installer's best friend! If you aren't, and you're in the tile installation business, it's time you pay attention.

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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. About TCNA.

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Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?" Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile and nothing more.

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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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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 5, 2023

The jury praised the high architectural standards of this project, where traditional looking glazed stoneware tiles were used to guarantee aesthetic appeal and high durability. As for the materials used, the use of ceramics both in common areas and inside the homes is noteworthy. Image Courtesy of: José Hevia.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The intrinsic characteristics of ceramic products make them preferable to other materials in terms of their limited impacts over their life cycle. of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 11, 2022

In a further demonstration of its commitment to human beings and the environment, Ceramiche Keope has gained WELL Building Standard V2 ® certification. WELL Building Standard V2 ® is the latest and most rigorous version. L'articolo Ceramiche Keope obtains WELL Building Standard V2® certification proviene da ceramica.info.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Atlanta—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will focus on the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) programs during Coverings 2024 taking place April 22-25, 2024, here. Knowing and understanding standards and specifications is key to growing the tile industry.”

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

—MAPEI recently introduced Mapeguard CI, a time-saving solution for ceramic tile and stone installations. The post MAPEI’s Mapeguard CI offers ceramic time-saving solution appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Update from the Vibrant Ceramics 2016 Roadshow in Tampa which was held on Wednesday August 31st. Discussions of quality and standards were vetted. Timing for India to market sounds perfect as India has grown in the past Century to #2 in the world in the ceramic industry and continues to grow. CTDA Home | Contact Us.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 13, 2020

Do you or your colleagues want to learn more about the advancements and innovations in ceramic tile production? Ryan Fasan has nearly 25 years of experience in the ceramic tile industry. This hands-on learning has given Ryan a uniquely encompassing command of all aspects of the ceramic tile industry. .

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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. This new line of flooring offers designers and architects an innovative alternative to terrazzo, ceramic tile and luxury vinyl tile and plank.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile. Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification. As such, it is offering members of CTDA, Fuse Alliance and NTCA a discount.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Classen: Ceramin Ceramin tiles are the ideal alternative to ceramic and natural stone. Engineered Floors: Gold Standard I, II and III For Engineered Floors, DW Select’s Gold Standard I, II and III PureColor HiGH-DEF series continues to impress with its quality, durability and style.

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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.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project. Portuguese Oporto 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Thats value!

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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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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 21, 2022

As part of its continuous journey towards innovation and sustainability, Ceramiche Keope has achieved a major new milestone by obtaining ISO 17889 certification “Sustainability for ceramic tiles”. This is the first standard published by ISO to certify the sustainability of a specific product. www.keope.com.

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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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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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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts By Chris Lawson Tile repairs are a very specialized service and it can be hard to get tile contractors interested in small, sometimes difficult, detailed repairs. This is generally accomplished by removing enough grout from the area so the new grout has room to stay.

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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. Pendleton, S.C.—Technical

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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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The Perfect Bath

MAY 14, 2014

I look for tight grout joints, carefully calculated and pre-planned cuts so there are no unsightly shapes in the grid and finally, in the case of ceramic tile, the use of correct trimmers. Ceramic tile is a great material for both the bath and kitchen. And, impress your tile installer!

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 27, 2018

Traditionally, ceramic tile manufacturers have offered a multitude of sizes in their catalogs by playing with two different dimensions: length and width. Slimming tiles down from the standard thickness of around 8mm to between 3.5 Slimming tiles down from the standard thickness of around 8mm to between 3.5

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In 2022, Coem was awarded third-party verification by Certyquality according to ‘ISO 17889-1 – Sustainability for ceramic tiles’ , a new international standard for determining the level of sustainability of ceramic products in the construction trade. Only ceramic tiles that achieve a minimum score of 117.5

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

AUGUST 17, 2021

It's an invaluable tool for the tile industry and a well-respected companion document to the TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation and ANSI standards. Are you familiar with the NTCA Reference Manual ?

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 4, 2021

Beginning with jewellery, a surprising forray into tiled pet-feeding-tables for a charity auction led them towards the welcoming, charming arms of ceramics. Custom tiles are offered whether they are adapted from standard designs or made entirely personalised. Otherwise their cheerful ceramic tiles can be found on Etsy.

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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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