Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

—Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Green Building Council.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 16, 2021

Dallas, Texas—At the invitation of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Daltile said it provided NARI members with a green building CEU to further their knowledge regarding tile and sustainability/green building.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 6, 2022

It also addresses the most urgent environmental needs facing the floor covering industry: clean energy, waste diversion and greenhouse gas emissions. “As Mannington Commercial said it already provides an industry-leading level of product transparency.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2023

Based in California, Bentley Mills has a rich history in the flooring industry. “We For more than 40 years, Bentley has aimed to defined design, color, quality and customer service in the commercial carpet industry. La Grange, Ga.—Bentley Bentley Mills, Inc., has joined the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI).

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Green Building Council (USGBC) named Shaw Industries a 2023 Leadership Award recipient during a special ceremony here earlier this week at the annual Greenbuild Conference. The post USGBC recognizes Shaw Industries for sustainability efforts appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Also, on display in the booth are the revolutionary 4D ceramics— an industry-changing re-engineered porcelain surface that takes innovation to the next level. Utilizing groundbreaking full-body technology, these ceramics and available in 12- and 20-mm thicknesses, set a new standard in the industry.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

MegaBond contributes to LEED credits and has been independently tested and certified by The Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus Program for Indoor Air Quality. Other attributes: adaptable installation methods, non-hazardous, zero VOCs, very low emission certified and qualifies for LEED points.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 8, 2015

Bellavita Tile, a leader in design and innovation for the North American tile industry, proudly announces status as the first manufacturer with production facilities in China to achieve Green Squared TM certification under ANSI standard A 138.1. Green Building Industry Insights Product Information'

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 31, 2020

Sound & Crack Isolation Mat has enabled us to advance even further in the flooring industry by entering a completely new sector: sound dampening for commercial applications,” said Dustin Prevete, senior product manager. “Implementing an additional thickness option to our sound control and anti-fracture portfolio with the new 170.5

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 11, 2020

Designed and manufactured in the USA, the Amtico Signature collection features a 40-mil wear layer and Quantum Guard Elite, Mannington Commercial’s industry-leading performance technology. The product is made with 3% rapidly renewable resource content and features an industry-wide third-party Type III EPD and published HPD.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

Additionally, Coverings Connected provides our exhibiting companies and attendees ongoing opportunities for networking to promote growth and success across the industry.”. The Coverings Connected August event will address tile industry standards, selling tile post-pandemic and the health and wellness benefits of tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2023

A mid higher consumer expectations and rising industry standards, flooring adhesives manufacturers have rolled out innovative enhancements and even brand-new iterations to boost performance and ease of use. Featuring an elastomeric bond, the product is extremely low in VOCs and odor and contributes to LEED v4 credits.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2020

The Gold winner in Corporate is a bold, industrial design that challenges one’s preconceived notions of what constitutes an office space. A panel of architects and designers lent their talent and expertise to this year’s panel: Tracy Herzer, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, WELL AP, senior associate, senior interior designer, The S/L/A/M Collaborative.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

The event features webinars from industry leaders, on-demand content from trusted partners and the ability to earn CEUs. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards. Learning Objectives: Understand how utilizing industry standards and methods will improve the quality of installations, elevate reputations and reduce callbacks or failures.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

NeverSeal also contributes to LEED credits, making it appeal to those making it a point to stay environmentally conscious. As products all across the industry are making a point to be more environmentally conscious, Stauf follows suit with its ACS-210 True Seal acrylic concrete sealer/primer. Custom Building Products.

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StonePeak Ceramics Blog

JANUARY 28, 2016

With the industry shifting more and more towards transparency, it is important to know what is in, or more importantly what is not in, your tile. The post Go Green in 2016 the Easy Way appeared first on StonePeak Ceramics Blog.

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StonePeak Ceramics Blog

JANUARY 28, 2016

With the industry shifting more and more towards transparency, it is important to know what is in, or more importantly what is not in, your tile. The post Go Green in 2016 the Easy Way appeared first on StonePeak Ceramics Blog.

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Time2Design

JANUARY 27, 2014

Headed to #KBIS2014 ~ Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 8, 2019

This partnership between industry and government increases carpet recycling and reuse to reduce the amount of old carpet going to landfills. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified. LEED promotes and awards certification for a whole-building approach to sustainability. Cradle to Cradle (C2C) .

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Herb Miller, executive director of TPFH and its parent organization, Mountain Re-Source Center, thanked the tile industry for its ongoing support. About Daltile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Regarding the environment, the UL-certified Industry-Wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for North American-made ceramic tile shows that ceramic tile has the lowest environmental impact across major impact categories, when compared to other floorings with generic EPDs evaluated under the same product category rules. More at: [link].

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The 110,000 square-foot LEED®-Certified YMCA is the flagship YMCA for the city and is expected to serve 30,000 people annually in its state-of-the-art exercise facilities. Industry Insights Innovations' Love Downtown YMCA in Wichita, KS, contains more than 50,000 square feet of mosaic and large format tile. tecspecialty.com.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Green Building Council LEED certification and are compliant with other green building industry standards. For more information on how CUSTOM is leading the sustainability charge with our line of green tile and stone installation products visit custombuildingproducts.com/reference-library/leed-certification/build-green.aspx.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meridian is the fastest-growing adhesives company in the industry, with 26 global locations and 15 manufacturing facilities,” said Dan Pelton, CEO of Meridian. We are incorporating robotics and enhanced safety and compliance standards while producing LEED-certified products.”

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 1, 2017

RIBA North is hosting Moulding Futures: Collaborative Explorations in Ceramics for Architecture symposium on Friday 8th December, a one-day event created by ECAlab and supported by Tile of Spain, the University of Liverpool and Leeds Beckett University. Eagle Place (detail). www.ecalab.org.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2022

Holton, a seasoned industry professional who joined Bentley in 2009 as an account executive, will now focus on engaging industry partners on Bentley’s evolving sustainability progress and continued initiatives. I’m thrilled to welcome Holly into her new Bentley role,” said Jay Brown, Bentley president and chief operating officer.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2021

Bostik’s Ultra-Set SingleStep2 contributes to LEED credits due to its recycled content. The flooring industry is constantly changing its products with new type backings that are harder for adhesives to bond to, making that challenge even more demanding.”. Staying current.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Coverings Connected provided nearly 4,000 industry professionals with four days of online educational opportunities. The online event, a first for Coverings, provided nearly 4,000 industry professionals with four days of educational webinars and online networking opportunities. Industry dynamics. Green Building Council.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

The Italian tile industry has analysed the product’s environmental impacts over its entire life cycle by means of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Ceramic products can be certified as complying with the main international green building assessment protocols (LEED, BREEAM, etc.). Akoya by Ceramica Sant’Agostino. More at [link].

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

It’s common knowledge among industry observers that commercial tends to lag behind residential activity—at least during normal business cycles anyway. Certain Main Street/ Commercial segments, like education, performed very well in 2021 and into 2022,” noted Quentin Quathamer, director of Main Street commercial, Shaw Industries.

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 20, 2017

Scientists from University of Leeds have used the principles of light to find a new way to measure the strength of modern types of concrete – providing the construction industry a better way to.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2023

Here at Mohawk, we want to be able to take the excitement and energy of Earth Day and spread it year-round so that sustainability and corporate social responsibility are top-of-mind each and every day,” said Malisa Maynard, vice president of sustainability at Mohawk Industries.

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Giotile

MAY 26, 2014

Do you have any green/LEED and/or LCA requirements for the project? Is hygiene a prime consideration, such as for food storage and preparation areas, restaurants, hospitals and industrial clean areas? If floor tile is required, what amount of foot traffic is expected? Is slip resistance imperative?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

CUSTOM’s team of Architectural Consultants bring centuries of combined experience in the tile industry. Architects and contractors know they can come to us on any project to make sure that the right methods and products are specified for quality and clarity.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Industry observers say the first and fourth quarters of 2020 performed significantly better than the second and third quarters. Sustainability remains an important consideration for hotel renovation and construction, as “green” tourism remains an important consideration for potential guests, according to industry studies.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 15, 2015

to launch the industry's only free LEED Exam Prep program. CureCrete Distribution has partnered with GreenCE, Inc. The comprehensive curriculum will educate design professionals about green.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

EPDs are commonly utilized by builders, architects and specifiers to meet requirements for green building rating systems such as LEED v4.1. They also establish an industry benchmark against which product-specific EPDs can be measured.

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