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Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit

The Tile Council of North America Blog

Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. 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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Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit. Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable.

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Crossville launches Owen Stone collection

Floor Covering News

The result is a surprisingly soft feel with tremendous visual richness yet no compromise of DCOF and technical performance standards for the commercial-grade porcelain surfacing, according to the company. Coupled with the durability of our exterior finish, this collection will answer countless design possibilities.”.

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TCNA collaboration provides material transparency

Floor Covering News

. “The result of this collaboration within the tile industry will push the market forward and spark even greater innovation and consideration for healthier indoor environments,” said Wes Sullens, director of LEED for the U.S. Green Building Council. The outcome of the Material Ingredient Guide will be two-fold. rating system.

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Crossville launches Portugal porcelain tile

Floor Covering News

“With the interior and exterior finish options, Portugal gives designers a great solution for carrying a consistent look from inside to out,” explained Lindsey Waldrep, Crossville VP of marketing. Standard bullnose or cove base made from the same material as the field tile to ensure coordination are also included. Made in the U.S.A.

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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

In fact, formaldehyde emissions for several wood-based building and flooring products have been federally restricted since 2011 under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Ceramic tile is also free from PVC, a resin used in other types of floor coverings, and a subject of concern for many health experts. Retroactive2.0

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Stats 2021: Commercial flooring market sees uptick

Floor Covering News

Some major commercial flooring sectors, such as education, retail and healthcare, recovered faster than others, according to published reports. The hospitality and retail segments were sluggish due to pandemic-related shutdowns, according to published reports. School and healthcare facilities are also sweet spots for ceramic tile.