The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Green Squared:Stress-Free Sustainability A summary of Green Squared ® criteria for sustainable tiles and installation materials, and the rating systems that reference Green Squared Certified ® products. Guide to LEED v4 and Tile LEED v4 offers numerous opportunities for garnering points toward LEED certification using ceramic tile.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Green Squared: Stress-Free Sustainability A summary of Green Squared ® criteria for sustainable tiles and installation materials, and the rating systems that reference Green Squared Certified ® products. Guide to LEED v4 and Tile LEED v4 offers numerous opportunities for garnering points toward LEED certification using ceramic tile.

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LEED North America Tile Survey 100

CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Custom Building Products has committed to aiding architects, specifiers, engineers, tile contractors and owners fulfill this growing responsibility with our environmentally-responsible tile and stone installation products. CUSTOM has over 100 Build Green products and the Emerald System, which contribute to U.S.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

What’s more, within the last few years adhesives manufacturers have introduced products that can be installed in higher relative humidity (RH) conditions—as high as 99% RH. 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.

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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. Anderson, S.C.—Tile Green Building Council.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Led by our world-class design team, it’s a tribute to our entire company’s commitment to providing architects and designers with a premium product—one that delivers an unmatched combination of style, durability and performance. We’re proud and humbled by the recognition.”

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

Top Notch and Top Shelf products were specifically designed with a 3.0 Mannington Commercial said it is committed to helping customers reduce the negative impact projects can have on climate and health by improving operations and offsetting the embodied carbon in all new and refreshed products by 105 percent from “cradle-to-gate”.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The harmonious nature of Function to the existing broadloom product gives designers more options,” noted Laura Holzer, design manager at J+J Flooring. The precision of architectural design that determines the functionality of a structure is the inspiration for this refined new collection.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The Novalis products gained certification after undergoing a rigorous material health, environmental compliance, ethical labor and supply chain audit, the company said. The Global GreenTag GreenRate program rates products to Levels A, B or C. The certification decision is based on a multi-attribute assessment of the product.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2023

ARDEX Gription, the latest innovative adhesive product from Henry—an Ardex brand—is designed for installing a wide range of vinyl flooring and carpet tiles in both residential and commercial environments. This is particularly useful in repositioning sheet products.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

“EF Contract is thrilled to announce the introduction of Spectral Drift, the stunning carpet tile which is inspired by abstract patterning, rich textures and programs around the use of color,” said Susan Curtis, director of product design & development. In addition, it is designed to accommodate long-term flooring budgets.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2022

All three products in the collection are available in 12 x 36 modular tiles and nine colors. Mannington Commercial said it committed to helping customers reduce the negative impact projects can have on climate and health by improving operations and offsetting the embodied carbon in all new and refreshed products by 105%.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2023

“As we continue to grow our position in LVT, it makes good sense to be part of an organization that is focused on resilient products.” Its California-based brand manufactures and markets award-winning broadloom, carpet tile and area rug products for interiors across the globe.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. NeverSeal also contributes to LEED credits, making it appeal to those making it a point to stay environmentally conscious. Custom Building Products.

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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 16, 2021

NARI participants in the Daltile green building CEU gain knowledge about how tile is an exceptional product regarding sustainability, green building and to earn LEED points,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 8, 2022

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—In much the same way that the different floor covering products and categories are constantly evolving and changing, so, too, are the wide variety of adhesives and glues utilized in the installation of those products. This product will never break down under any moisture conditions. nox Protect.

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Giotile

MAY 26, 2014

Do you have any green/LEED and/or LCA requirements for the project? With the dazzling array of different tile products available, knowing the answers to these questions will help narrow your choices down to the tiles and stone products appropriate to your project. Is slip resistance imperative?

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Employees who work in LEED-certified green buildings are healthier, happier, and more productive compared to employees in conventional and non-LEED buildings, according to a new survey published.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Both products are available in 12 x 36 tiles and seven neutral colors designed to represent the solitary darkness and quiet essence of the chamber. The Infinity 2 Modular backing also contains recycled content and is certified NSF/ANSI 140 Gold and CRI Green Label Plus and may contribute to LEED credits.

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Ciao Tile

AUGUST 27, 2014

Years back, we highlighted an Italian factory, brix , for their innovative product and inspiring design. Likewise, our operation is within the 500 mile LEED radius of many East Coast construction projects. Ceramic tile is a low impact product due to its inert state once fired. How beautiful is that? View the collection here.

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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' About Bellavita Tile.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Our responsibility to design innovative quality products means a duty to not only our customers but also our environment and community,” Panisi said. “In Because of these efforts, Milestone contributes to LEED and WELL certification credits. According to the company, Plaster 2.0 brings these efforts to a global environmental level.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

“Emser Tile remains one of the most comprehensive sources for interior and exterior products, and the inclusion of more collections on Material Bank demonstrates the breadth of what is available now,” said Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 8, 2019

Because more people know that making responsible choices about the products they put in their homes matters for the environment. This hang tag certifies that the manufacturer was responsible in their sourcing and manufacturing and, additionally, that they can provide safety, health and environmental information for each registered product.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2020

The success of this has enabled us to develop the next generation of palm flooring products, including rich new colors and textures, the convenience of click-lock installation and sustainable eucalyptus or bamboo core materials, which provide superior stability.”. There is nothing else on the market that looks like a Durapalm product.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Is a LEED home right for you? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program for green building. LEED is designed to be flexible and far-reaching, opening the doors to ALL development projects and allowing them to become more environmentally friendly and lessen their carbon footprint.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 11, 2022

As further confirmation of the company’s commitment to consumer wellbeing, this year it obtained DECLARE certification which identifies Ceramiche Keope products as LBC Red List Free, i.e. free of chemical substances identified by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) as harmful to the environment. www.keope.com.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 14, 2013

LATICRETE® SUPERCAP®, LLC, manufacturer of the revolutionary self-leveling SUPERCAP® System, launches a new LEED Project Certification Assistant, making the specification of “The Next Generation Slab™” for projects quick and easy. Innovations Product Information' To utilize this online tool, visit www.laticretesupercap.com. “We

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 11, 2020

On June 10, Mannington Commercial unveiled its new Amtico Signature LVT collection during a virtual product launch held at this year’s virtual NeoCon, NeoConnect. Any Amtico product can be used in these layouts, custom-cut into unique shapes and sizes. The collection may contribute to LEED credits. Calhoun, Ga.—On

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Floor Covering News

MAY 7, 2019

—As of April 1, Crossville porcelain tile panels and countertops products now have ISO 15804 compliant type III Product Specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). credit level in USGBC’s LEED v4.1 Verified by UL Environment, the Crossville porcelain tile panels and countertops EPDs contribute at the 1.5

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Cordoba by Metropolitan. Because ceramic tile is fired at extremely high temperatures, producing an inorganic material, it has zero VOCs. Ellis by Vitromex.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Notably, the Portugal collection is offered in finishes for both interior and exterior applications, making the product a versatile offering. The line is covered by the company’s porcelain tile EPD, HPD, Declare Label and sustainability report—all of which can contribute to LEED, Well, LBC and other green building rating systems.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2020

This sophisticated, co-creation workspace serves as a source of inspiration for the architecture and design community and showcases the brand’s innovative flooring products. Chi-Thien (CT) Nguyen, LEED GA, associate AIA, associate, Elkus Manfredi Architects. Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ASID, ACHA, CHID, LEED AP BD+C, GGA-EB, principal, JSR.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2021

The line is covered by the company’s porcelain tile EPD, HPD, Declare Label and sustainability report—all of which can contribute to LEED, Well, LBC and other green building rating systems. Responsibly made in the USA, Color Blox 2.0 The post Crossville launches Color Blox 2.0 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The intrinsic characteristics of ceramic products make them preferable to other materials in terms of their limited impacts over their life cycle. of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Ask flooring retailers whether American-made products matter to their customers and you’re likely going to get a wide range of answers—from affirmative to apathy. It’s also true, dealers note, that many shoppers are unwilling to pay a premium for a flooring product unless it meets other criteria, namely style and design.

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