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The Research Institute of the Hospital de Saint Paul, a Tile of Spain Award Winning Project

Tile of Spain USA

Receiving first prize in the 2019 edition of the Tile of Spain Awards, the Research Institute of the Hospital de Saint Paul is a uniquely constructed building conceived as a technological infrastructure with a deep commitment to global sustainability.

Research 100
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Stats 2023: Commercial flooring rebounds

Floor Covering News

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. from roughly $6.5

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TCNA introduces product use classification system

Floor Covering News

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) added a five-category “product use classification system” in ANSI A326.3 “ A merican National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials.” Clemson, S.C.—The This revision to A326.3, This revision to A326.3,

System 98
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Ditra Flooring Membrane Underlayment System Reality Check

Tile Excellence

Ditra Flooring System Doesn''t Make Sense I''ve been installing tile most of my adult life. From the first introduction of Durock then Hardi board, Even back as far as metal wire and hand "dry pack" concrete bed floors. Now using Ditra on wood floors is defiantly not a concrete floor installation.

System 154
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We Cork: The cork flooring sustainability story

Floor Covering News

One of the key benefits of cork flooring is its environmental friendliness. After it is harvested, cork is shredded, compressed into sheets and baked in a kiln—the finished product is then cut into planks, tiles or left as a sheet, at which point it can be used for construction purposes, typically as either flooring or insulation.

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Gruppo Romani presents Smart Tiles

Ceramics of Italy

Following more than four years of research efforts and investments of around €10 million , Gruppo Romani is presenting its first Smart Tiles, a range of innovative surfaces capable of integrating with the latest home automation systems. Today we are witnessing the 5.0 revolution,” explains Gruppo Romani Chairman Giorgio Romani.

Tile 52
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Laticrete supports Floor Covering Education Foundation

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Laticrete has been added to the list of supporters for the The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF). The second round of the 10-week basic flooring installation program at GNTC is already underway. Partnering with FCEF helps us fulfill that promise from the very beginning with new flooring craftsmen.”.