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Exploring the sustainability of ceramic surfaces

Diary of a Tile Addict

The assessment was conducted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and compared the total life cycle impacts of different types of floor covering materials: porcelain tile, carpet, parquet, marble, resin and linoleum. It revealed the superior environmental performance of Italian porcelain floor tiles.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile.

Tile Talk

There was definitely something for everyone, and everyone was definitely engaged! Texture was definitely a trend this year, as was the vast selection of attention-grabbing vibrant colors, or the subtle statement of shapely white tiles. Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces.

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Did you know that all grouts are NOT created equal?

Making Tile Modern

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Contributes to USGBC LEED Credits: MR 4.1 & 4.2(Recycled I think sanded grout looks great with natural stone, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, etc. Free of BPA (bisphenol?A) A) found in epoxy grouts. free mixing. Fast, easy installation ?

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Did you know that all grouts are NOT created equal?

Making Tile Modern

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Contributes to USGBC LEED Credits: MR 4.1 & 4.2(Recycled I think sanded grout looks great with natural stone, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, etc. Free of BPA (bisphenol‐A) found in epoxy grouts. Dust‐free mixing. Superior to cement grout.

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Product Innovations

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Projects designed with Urban Wood being specified are eligible for LEED points. and a >0.50

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