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Tile Council Announces UL Certification of EPDs for North American-Made Tile Mortars and Tile Grouts, Two More Ways to Pick Up Points When Building Green

The Tile Council of North America Blog

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. The grout and mortar EPDs represent more than 2.25 The grout and mortar EPDs represent more than 2.25 The analysis was performed by Thinkstep, Inc.,

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TCNA unveils material ingredient guide

Floor Covering News

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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NeoCon Preview: Intros target contract market

Floor Covering News

Stone Fiction field tiles are made in the USA and Green Square Certified to answer sustainability standards. Made entirely out of waste, Econyl is a 100% recycled nylon that empowers designers to create beautiful new products without depleting the Earth’s precious resources. i4F: True Grout. Econyl: Delos Azure Rug.

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i4F to exhibit at TISE 2023

Floor Covering News

The company said it will also share details on the rebranding of its breakthrough ceramic grout imitating surface finishing technologies as well as introduce Click4U PRO, its latest drop-lock technology specially designed for professional installers.

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The Right Angle on Sustainability: Green Squared by Jeffrey Steele – Part One

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

So why is the new Green Squared standard and certification program launching at Coverings so important to the industry? The tile industry has long recognized that its products are inherently sustainable, says Bill Griese, manager of standards development and green initiatives for the Anderson, SC-based Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

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Geometric Tiles Create Style on any Budget

Tile Talk

Create a pattern using plain or solid-color tiles using different standard formats. We use a standard grout thickness of 3-4 mm on all formats. Pieces are then finished with standard (smooth), Limestone, Travertine or Luna texture. Avente has the resources, experience and skill to make your dream a reality.

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Tools for Tile Contractors when working with Architects

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project. Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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