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TCNA unveils material ingredient guide

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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. 17 manufacturers collaborated on the largest crowdfunded collection of GreenScreen Assessments to date for two purposes, the TCNA said.

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CTEF expands training, education

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Ceramic Tile Finishing (two days, 16 hours): Explores with hands-on practice grouting, cleaning and membranes. Installation Big Picture (one day, 8 hours): Looks at what it takes to be accurate from prep to finish by examining what the industry standards and methods are, why they exist and how to meet them.

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TCNA collaboration provides material transparency

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This collaboration, covering the ingredients from which ceramic tile and cementitious grouts and mortars are made, will produce a Material Ingredient Guide that includes Certified GreenScreen Assessments of at least thirty of the raw materials most commonly used by the North American tile industry. rating system.

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Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

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These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. As the click system ensures perfect alignment of the tiles, installation of a FlinTile floor does not require any specific tools or the use of spacers.

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Installation: Merits of underlayment + attached pad

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MP Global’s QuietWalk Luxury Vinyl is a premium recycled fiber underlayment built for luxury vinyl plank, luxury vinyl tile and multi-layer flooring such as WPC, SPC and rigid core vinyl planks. Quinn—A common theme for innovation in most industries is “better, faster, cheaper,” and flooring installation is no different. Pros vs. cons.

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Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

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Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips

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I love the color in this cement tile floor. Its also a strong design trend as homeowners, architects and designers consider cement tile for floors and kitchen or bathroom backsplash. For the first time in a very long time, I saw the use of color and color tile on the show floor. design standards. floor tile.

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