Floor Covering News

JUNE 4, 2024

—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has launched a new educational course, “Tile Design Trends and Installation – What Every Industry Pro Should Know.” The course aims to equip industry professionals with the knowledge needed to meet evolving market demands. – 5 p.m.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

APRIL 23, 2019

They all demonstrate low grout joints which do not meet the tile industry standards. To meet these standards, the grout must adequately fill the space which obviously these examples do not. If yes, here's how to deal with low grout joints and understand tile installation standards.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2024

NALFA recently concluded its highly anticipated annual Spring Meeting , hosted at NC State University, and facilitated by the Forest Biomaterials Department’s Hodges Wood Products Technical Services Lab, a lab/educational member of the association. Mohawk Industries; Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Washington, D.C.—NALFA

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Floor Covering News

MAY 8, 2020

—The Korlok Select and Korlok Reserve rigid core ranges by Karndean Designflooring are among the first rigid core products to meet the standards of the new Assure Certified standard by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) after participating in the pilot program, the company said.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

FCNews’ fourth annual Industry Disrupters issue features innovative players and thinkers who are changing the game in terms of product enhancements, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. Mobile Marketing.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

W hen we think of industry disrupters today, some of the innovators that come to mind include Uber, Tesla and Netflix, to name a few. Many would agree that these companies are changing the paradigm in their respective industries. As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. The mother of all disruptors .

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

The goal of the joint training, according to Merkrete national sales manager, Todd Boos, was to provide sales teams with a better understanding of industry standards as well as knowledge to become a better resource for customers.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has expanded training and education for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023. Based on feedback from the industry, this class is being expanded to a “course” with three separate classes held in conjunction with one another. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 14, 2023

Brimstone, a leader in industrial decarbonization, has received third-party certification that its cement meets or exceeds ASTM C150 standards for ordinary portland cement, becoming the first.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 1, 2022

—Lewis Davis, senior director of technology and research, World Floor Covering Association, announced the formal plans for the fcB2B Annual Meeting, to be held here September 19-21 at the Embassy Suites Hotel located adjacent to the Nashville International Airport. the latest EDI Standards version with certification,” said Davis.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

operations have achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and 9001 in 2023. These recertifications demonstrate Mannington’s commitment to providing the highest quality and sustainable products in the industry. “At —Mannington Commercial’s Madison, Ga.,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

We know this product meets the needs of so many shower applications, and is an ideal item to be specified for hotels with a sizable number of guestrooms.” Working with Anthony Celio, we settled upon their prefabricated mats, both standard and custom for the entire space, all of which is now controlled by their SOLO thermostats.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

These are the individuals who dedicate their time and energy to help make our industry better and promote quality training and education. So, without further ado… “I learned how to install in 1983 with the purpose to know firsthand the process and challenges in the field as well as to gain credibility when leading installers.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 30, 2023

Good manufacturers use high-quality materials and a consistent production process to ensure that every tile is made to the same standard. Good manufacturers have strict quality control measures in place to ensure that each tile meets the same standards.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

In fact, formaldehyde emissions for several wood-based building and flooring products have been federally restricted since 2011 under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Ceramic tile is also free from PVC, a resin used in other types of floor coverings, and a subject of concern for many health experts. Retroactive2.0

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

The award recognises Italian companies’ international sales achievements and their ability to enhance the global standing of Italian industry based on official statistics from the Italian Customs and Monopolies A gency. Designed to meet the needs of the global design community , Boost World transcends the concept of a collection.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, is adding profiles and trim to its growing roster of tile, stone and flooring installation products, making it a total solutions provider with a complete tile installation system including trim options. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

CHPS Pre-Approved products simplify the process of identifying, specifying and documenting building products that meet rigorous health and environmental standards. Founded in 1999, the initiative began as a collaboration of California’s major utilities to address energy efficiency in schools.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

—INSTALL has joined forces with Tarkett, a leader in a broad range of flooring solutions, to advance and drive industry standards for excellence in carpet floor covering installation. Don Styka, director of field services at Tarkett, cited INSTALL a a pioneer in the floor covering industry. McGrath Jr.,

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests. to noon and 3 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

Every now and then it’s important to take a step back and look around the industry. And while a “rising star” might imply those new to the industry, it doesn’t stop there. We’ve taken note of companies—big and small, new and old—that have recently stepped up their game to the betterment of the industry.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

—NALFA, the North American Laminate Flooring Association, gathered here this week for its annual fall meeting and to celebrate the association’s 25th anniversary. Mohawk Industries; Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Floor & Decor; and NC State University attended the meetings. .; Swiss Krono USA; Torlys, Inc.;

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2022

Environmental concerns have become increasingly prevalent across the industry, dramatically enhancing the appeal for environmentally friendly, sustainable adhesives,” said Nick Mizzone, marketing coordinator, Sika-DriTac Corporation. As a plus, its sound protection meets all local IIC and STC requirements. Sika-Dritac.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. International Trade of Ceramic Tile at Stake as ISO Delegates Meet at TCNA Headquarters and Clemson University. TCNA Comments on Proposed OSHA Rule for Crystalline Silica Exposure. TCNA Members Donate Tiled Benches to Boys and Girls Clubs.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The standards for COF have changed, and any individual or firm involved in the manufacture, specification, sales, installation, or maintenance of ceramic tile floors should understand the new requirements for tile. You didn’t know the standard for tile and COF had changed? standard and is commonly known as the DCOF AcuTest sm.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

Over the last several years, SPC has been driving the overall growth of the flooring industry— FCNews research shows that rigid core/SPC garnered 45.6% And with such a meteoric rise, the category has attracted subpar players, offering shoddy, commodity-driven product that does not meet high quality, performance and/or environmental standards.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 29, 2012

The ceramic systems research with the Design Robotics Group studies two major challenges for ceramic products in construction industry – the need for product diversity and customization, and the need to meet higher standards of environmental performance in design and construction. … Continue Reading.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Mozelos, Portugal—Amorim Cork Composites launched a new product range of cork with by-products from other industries, the Acousticork by Amorim, which provides sound insulation and impact noise control in buildings. The Acousticork range also includes underscreeds to meet the most demanding acoustic requirements.

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 8, 2020

E = Indicates Extended Working Time or pot life and can apply to both fast setting and standard setting adhesive. S1 adhesives are the industry standard tile adhesives for flooring as they have flexibility and strong support for your tiles. British Standards.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. International Trade of Ceramic Tile at Stake as ISO Delegates Meet at TCNA Headquarters and Clemson University. TCNA Comments on Proposed OSHA Rule for Crystalline Silica Exposure. TCNA Members Donate Tiled Benches to Boys and Girls Clubs.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

.— The International Surface Event (TISE) was held in-person here and re – e merged as an event full of connection, innovation and intention for the floor covering , stone and tile industries, show organizers said. Kudos to Informa for officially opening up our industry! Get notified when registration opens this September.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

So why is the new Green Squared standard and certification program launching at Coverings so important to the industry? What it came down to is we are really an industry rooted in standards. We have a long history of very good standards for both products and installation.”. Why it’s important.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste. Coem meets the requirements of the ISO 17889-1 standard, implementing a series of actions and measures throughout the entire product lifecycle.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Dalton—Arropure, a new hand sanitizer brand made by Arropol Chemicals, has launched a “Helping Hand” initiative in support of the floor covering industry. Steve Abernathy, head of the FCEF, added, “The Floor Covering Education Foundation is poised to tackle one of our industry’s most pressing issues—installer recruitment and education.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

—INSTALL, the North American leader in floor covering installation training and certification, and Tarkett have joined forces to advance and drive industry standards for excellence in carpet floor covering installation, the companies said. McGrath Jr., executive director of INSTALL. Superior quality assurance.

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