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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. “This work provides the marketplace with key information needed by those pursuing LEED green building certification as they select products.”. Florida Tile.

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Architects & Contractors Enlist CUSTOM Architectural Services Team to Recommend Best Systems

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Dale RobertsA "one size fits all" approach no longer works when it comes to membranes, mortars or grouts. We are in a paradigm shift with new finishes in tile, porcelain panels, glass, metals and natural stone, so specifications need to be very specific regarding installation methods and materials.

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Green Building 2: Air Quality

H.Winter Showroom Blog

For a tough cleaning task, open up a window and add a little ammonia to hot water to get any sticky residue off of ceramic or porcelain tile. Ceramic and porcelain tile is essentially baked earth. Sealers and finishes: Glazed ceramic and porcelain tile do not require sealing or finishing. Fragrances are chemicals that linger.)

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

This revolutionary range of porcelain is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications. • Azulejos Plaza (Booth 2106) will impress attendees with Ecowood, a porcelain stoneware wall tile comprised of 85% recycled content. Such tiles have become a requisite for LEED-ID credit eligibility, and have won extensive recognition.

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