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TCNA unveils material ingredient guide

Floor Covering News

Through development of the Material Ingredient Guide, the tile industry is committed to thoroughness, consistency and transparency in reporting information about the materials from which our products are made.”. The post TCNA unveils material ingredient guide appeared first on Floor Covering News. Green Building Council.

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Armstrong Flooring offers digital CEU courses

Floor Covering News

Armstrong Flooring is offering a series of online continuing education unit courses in April to make it easy for designers to enhance their knowledge and earn CEUs even when in-person sessions aren’t an option. It will also cover the intent and requirements of LEED v4, WELL v1 and Building Codes. Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong

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Daltile provides green building CEU

Floor Covering News

NARI participants in the Daltile green building CEU gain knowledge about how tile is an exceptional product regarding sustainability, green building and to earn LEED points,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation. The post Daltile provides green building CEU appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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The Known Dangers of Vinyl Flooring

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Most people shop for vinyl flooring because of its low price, and waterproof claims. What they may not realize is that it’s made of chemicals including plastic, which release hazardous VOCs. Natural ceramic or stone tiles on the other hand, are non-toxic and won’t give off any VOCs.

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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. The post TCNA collaboration provides material transparency appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Green Afoot: Environmentally Friendly Flooring

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

“Few places in your home have a bigger impact on your family’s health and planetary footprint than your floors…Tiles made from recycled porcelain, concrete or glass are durable, low-maintenance and generally have low carbon footprints.

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

Tile Talk

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. If that weren’t enough, the organizers of Coverings also offered a wide-ranging conference program comprising more than 70 informative seminars and demonstration sessions targeting every segment of the industry, all free of charge, and many with CEU credits.

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