Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. So states a Bulletin from TCNA (Tile Council of North America)s. The Bulletin notes that tile is also long-lasting, easy to clean, fire-safe, and offers many slip-resistant choices. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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Ceramics Tile North America Standards 90

StonePeak Ceramics Blog

MARCH 31, 2015

ecoScorecard can be a great asset if you are planning an upcoming project using any of the major environmental rating systems, such as LEED, Green Guidelines for Healthcare, Labs21, or the Collaborative for High Performance Schools. Green LEED EcoScorecard StonePeak Tile' First of all, it is free to use.

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LEED System Tile 40

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Compatible for LVT, VCT, carpet tiles, vinyl base, rugs, stair treads and risers, wall applications and more, EnviroStix is a high-moisture, poly-acrylic adhesive system with immediate access when compared to traditional moisture-mitigation systems.

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Adhesive LEED System Wall coverings 98

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

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North America LEED Tennessee Report 52

Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2021

porcelain tile collection. s generous field tile size offerings are all calibrated to coordinate with one another, extending the installation possibilities: 4 x 12, 6 x 6, 12 x 12, 12 x 24 and 24 x 24. Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville, Crossville, Inc. has launched its new Color Blox 2.0 Color Blox 2.0’s

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Colors LEED Porcelain Report 98

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). Verified by UL Environment, the Crossville porcelain tile panels and countertops EPDs contribute at the 1.5 credit level in USGBC’s LEED v4.1

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Porcelain LEED Tile System 40

Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. 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.

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Tile Flooring Las Vegas Stone 168

Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2021

porcelain tile collection. The unique appearance of the line carries the cachet of the original Shades by Crossville even further with 13 elemental hues, patterned accent tile and a range of size formats, the company said. “We also offers a multi-directional graphic in a new patterned accent tile. Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville,

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LEED Mosaics Porcelain Report 98

Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Odhran Connelly with his winning tiling creation at SkillBuild 2018. It is always great to see the tiling stars of tomorrow emerge, and SkillBuild and WorldSkills are two arenas where the cream can really rise to the top. Competitor in action at the SkillBuild 2018 National Finals in Wall and Floor Tiling. What an opportunity!

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Ireland LEED Sealants Standards 60

Floor Covering News

AUGUST 31, 2020

Sound & Crack Isolation Mat, a high-performance acoustical underlayment system that is said to muffle impact noises through ceramic tiles, stone and other hard surfacing materials. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete Laticrete has launched the 170.5 The mat is packaged in a 120 square feet roll, containing 18 rolls per pallet.

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LEED Cement Stone System 52

Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Attract is a magnetic laying system for slabs designed with the circular economy in mind and guaranteed by Granitech, the technological brand of the Iris Ceramica Group. The DYS installation invites visitors to interact with the exhibit by removing and rearranging parts of the artwork using our patented technology, Attract.

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Ceramics Porcelain Natural Stone LEED 45

Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

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. The Indoor Advantage Gold certification is recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and General Services Administration (GSA).

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Sealants Adhesive LEED Standards 52

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. Featuring an elastomeric bond, the product is extremely low in VOCs and odor and contributes to LEED v4 credits.

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Adhesive Flooring LEED Products 98

Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2020

Featuring 15,000 square yards of sheet vinyl, 24,000 square feet of VCT, 3,500 square yards of carpet tile, 3,200 square feet of gymnasium rubber and four miles of contoured base, Floor Systems & Design took home the Gold in this year’s People’s Choice Awards for its work on the Nationwide Children’s Behavioral Health Pavilion.

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Columbus North America LEED Design 84

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. Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. About Tile Partners for Humanity/Mountain Re-Source Center.

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San Diego Tile North America LEED 100

CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Many spec writers believe that the 09300 section for tile installation is among the more complicated parts of the whole spec. We are in a paradigm shift with new finishes in tile, porcelain panels, glass, metals and natural stone, so specifications need to be very specific regarding installation methods and materials.

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Architecture System LEED Kansas City 40

Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 11, 2022

This certifies that Keope porcelain floor and wall tiles contribute to the health and wellness of living spaces. www.keope.com. L'articolo Ceramiche Keope obtains WELL Building Standard V2® certification proviene da ceramica.info.

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Standards LEED Porcelain System 52

Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2020

It will also cover the intent and requirements of LEED v4, WELL v1 and Building Codes. EST. This course provides insight into specifying luxury vinyl tile that achieves WELL Building Standard Features. Health, wellness & specifying LVT – Thursday, April 9, 2020, 1 p.m.

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LEED Flooring United States Standards 45

Floor Covering News

MARCH 8, 2022

In addition, DriTac7700 Easy Clean can be used as an adhesive only or as a 5-in-1 system adhesive; has moisture control up to 15 lbs./ASTM R731 Poly-Link is resistant against aging and is suitable for radiant heat systems, according to Stauf. It’s also freeze/thaw stable, solvent free and LEED qualified. nox Protect.

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Adhesive LEED Products Meeting 98

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 22, 2013

“TidesHDP” is latest addition to Florida Tile’s expanding line. Florida Tile has introduced a stylized interpretation of vein-cut stone called TidesHDP, a glazed porcelain and wall tile line for both commercial and residential use. Jewel tiles are as durable as the strongest granite… and, they are even more non-porous.

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Porcelain Florida Natural Stone Tile 100

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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LEED System Ceramics Industry 40

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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LEED System Ceramics Industry 40

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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Products LEED Grout Natural Stone 40

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It’s a look you’ll find only from the tile design craftsmen at Mediterranea. Lightweight match for large-format tile. Plus, MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro can contribute to LEED points through its more-than-20% recycled content. This series truly delivers the color and style that define the elite glamour of Miami Beach.

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Michigan Miami Marble North America 100

Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

Its single-component product can be used as an adhesive only or a 5-in-1 system solution that allows for a one-day, one-step installation. Made without isocyanates, this low-odor adhesive helps contribute to LEED credits. The solvent-based adhesive qualifies for LEED points and cleans with any alcohol-based product.

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Adhesive LEED System Products 52

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Projects designed with Urban Wood being specified are eligible for LEED points. and a >0.50

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Products Las Vegas Grout Hawaii 100

Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

All Bentley carpet products are PVC-free, Cradle to Cradle Certified, NSF 140 certified, CRI Green Label Plus certified and are produced in a carbon neutral, LEED-EB:OM Gold-certified manufacturing facility. Patcraft: Material Edit Material Edit from Patcraft is a carpet tile collection with unique visuals across multiple product platforms.

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North America Products LEED Colors 52

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Every flooring system is only as good as its weakest link,” said David Clarkson, vice president of sales, Eastern U.S., Its resistance against initial slippage makes Henry 647 ideal to use for tile and plank installations. That’s why it’s so critical that the right adhesive is specified for the project at hand.

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Adhesive North America LEED System 45

Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Ceramic tile, whose share of commercial hovers around 15%, benefitted from the activity seen in healthcare applications. Carpet tile remains the dominant format, accounting for roughly 60% of sales. Broadloom continues to be stressed by the conveniences offered by modular carpet tile. Soft surface situation.

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Sales Report Meeting Flooring 86

Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). We believe it’s just as important as finding the tile that’s right for you! Don’t go through all this time to find the right tile only to not think about what grout you will grout it with.

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Grout Backsplash Natural Stone Mosaics 91

Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2021

Pressure-sensitive adhesives for removable applications, such as carpet tile, have extremely high and long-lasting tack,” noted Jake Stadler, market manager, Bostik. “So Bostik’s Ultra-Set SingleStep2 contributes to LEED credits due to its recycled content.

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Adhesive Training Standards Products 98

Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). We believe it’s just as important as finding the tile that’s right for you! Don’t go through all this time to find the right tile only to not think about what grout you will grout it with.

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Grout Natural Stone Porcelain Colors 40

Time2Design

MAY 17, 2013

What wine lover wouldnt love this four bottle wine dispensing and preservation system for their home? The restaurant quality WineStations proprietary argon gas preservation system allows you to open and enjoy a variety of wines and vintages for up to 60 days without the need to discard or consume unused portions. decorative tile.

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Kitchen Las Vegas Outdoor Interior Design 73

Time2Design

JANUARY 7, 2013

The triple crown combination for me would consist of Mieles Steam Oven, Wall Oven and Coffee System ~ it doesnt get much better than that.and the Steam Oven really is the "IT" appliance! decorative tile. glass tile. tile and stone. This combination delivers evenness and consistent results on all shelf levels. countertops.

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Las Vegas Outdoor Kitchen Interior Design 80

Time2Design

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

insulation, plus an ingenious air-flow system, it requires no power to. decorative tile. glass tile. tile and stone. tile and stone. It can keep up to 1,900 bottles in perfect storage conditions and since, like a traditional cellar, it relies on the surrounding earth for its. maintain its constant temperature.

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Kitchen Las Vegas Outdoor Memphis 58

Time2Design

APRIL 8, 2013

Blums Servo-Drive system does exactly that. decorative tile. glass tile. tile and stone. tile and stone. As a designer, a homeowner and a lover of all things kitchen I am always on the lookout for ways to make a kitchen the most efficient and functional space. Contemporary Mahogany. countertops. craftsmanship.

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Kitchen Las Vegas Outdoor Memphis 57

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Kitchen at Alterra Alterra Apartments Year Built: 2010 Number of Units: 297 Number of Layouts: 6 Rent: $1,641-$2,472 Highlights: Spacious and inviting, these LEED Gold-certified apartments are fully optimized for saving both energy and water. The high ceilings are adorned in crown molding, and most units include patios.

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San Diego Italy California Kitchen 40