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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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

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Notably, the Portugal collection is offered in finishes for both interior and exterior applications, making the product a versatile offering. Standard bullnose or cove base made from the same material as the field tile to ensure coordination are also included. Made in the U.S.A. Made in the U.S.A.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Every day, I assist architects and designers to understand these shifts and ensure that their client’s expectations, as well as the needs of the jobsite, are met with the correct products and installation methods. This is especially true when selecting the appropriate setting mortars/surface prep products/grouting options.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2021

For example, in residential, when working with resilient products, it is important to be able to reposition the product if needed,” said David Moore, Mohawk’s senior director of accessories. But in commercial, you want the product to stick and not move.”. Across the board, today’s adhesive formulas have much lower VOC content.”.

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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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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Every commercial sector was negatively impacted, but some performed better than others,” observed David Thoresen, senior vice president, product and innovation, Armstrong Flooring. The projects within healthcare shifted from planned projects to emergency needs. Soft surface situation. Soft surface commercial sales were approximately $2.9

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The panel will set the stage for the first-of-its-kind summit aimed at facilitating productive and insightful discussion of sustainability and green building practices. He joined USGBC to direct the launch of the LEED Rating System, which has become the most widely used and respected green building program in the world.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The new solution brings together the company’s wide range of LVT products along with multiple design and color customization options. We’re excited to bring the quality of our LVT products and an array of customized solutions to foster wellness-focused commercial environments.”. All products are manufactured in the U.S.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products. More importantly, what would those products be without proper installation? Design Firm/Designers: Margaret Nysewander, LEED AP, ASD Inc., design standards.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched its Brand Promises campaign, a company-wide initiative that builds upon the company’s legacy of research and development of innovative installation products, systems and solutions. Committed to sustainability.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Now lets get a little more in-depth on the StarGlass specifics…The actual product description is Translucent Grout for Glass Tile. . Innovative, proprietary coloring system. Excess product can be saved and used later. •

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 17, 2022

But in order to ensure the product will perform as designed for years to come, it’s important to invest in the proper underlayment to go along with it, cushion marketers say. Foam Products’ Silencer LVT is suitable for installation with all vinyl planks, including SPC.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Now lets get a little more in-depth on the Dimension grout by Bostik specifics…The actual product description is Translucent Grout for Glass Tile. . Innovative, proprietary coloring system. UV stable colors (non‐yellowing).

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Time2Design

JANUARY 7, 2013

An appliance that is becoming a standard "IT" appliance when making appliance selections in kitchen design is quickly becoming the Steam Oven - taking on as much importance as a standard oven. Steam Cooking the "IT" Appliance! I digress, lets get back to Mieles crowning glory ~. Mission Statement. Follow by Email. What we do.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Our Tennessee manufacturing facility, which is one of the most comprehensive in all of America, has the capacity to produce large amounts of this product range. Projects designed with Urban Wood being specified are eligible for LEED points. LATICRETE Expands the HYDRO BAN Shower System Line. and a >0.50 and a >0.50

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. In addition to LEED, EPDs can be used to satisfy requirements in Green Globes, IgCC, ASHRAE 189.1 and ICC 700. The analysis was performed by Thinkstep, Inc.,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

—MAPEI said the SCS Global Services has issued its Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality for over 255 of MAPEI’s products (in the U.S.) It qualifies for many green-building rating systems, including LEED v4, the WELL Building Standard, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge, NAHB Green Building Standard and more.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Its thixotropic properties make MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro an excellent choice for large-format tile installations on floors and walls,” said Brian Pistulka, MAPEI Business Manager for Tile and Stone Installation Systems. Plus, MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro can contribute to LEED points through its more-than-20% recycled content.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

In 2012, the Texas Society of Architects agreed to put together a task force to examine the Architectural Licensing Exam (ARE) and the Intern Development Program (IDP) process and propose changes for a simpler, more efficient system. I have read the report myself several times over and the data presented in it is both remarkable and alarming.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

Eventually I’ll include some plans of the project, the owner has given me permission so as soon as I get someone else to get into the system and clean them up for me for presentation you’ll get to see them. im planning to take the LEED Green Associate exam. just something i relate to very closely. im from india.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

newyowker Maybe LEED should start including in their systems that projects not only need local materials etc, but also local architects Xiaosheng Wu is that possible for an non-American to be a member of AIA? I wasn’t aware of all the things that are going on until I became more involved. Send to Email Address.

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