The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Below, "open PINS" indicates that TCNA has notified ANSI of the intent to revise or create a standard, using the Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) form. For details regarding the status of any standard listed below, contact the ASC A108 Committee Secretary, Katelyn Simpson ( ksimpson@tcnatile.com ). Installation Standards.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes. Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Tile Of Spain Launches Quick Ship Collection. Available online at www.tileofspainusa.com/quickship , the Quick Ship Collection is presented in a sleek, 68-page color online catalogue that highlights products from Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers that are in stock and available within 4 to 8 weeks. Ann Sacks introductions at KBIS.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! One of these materials is tile. For this post, I’d like to focus on cement tile specifically. Alcala cement tile in a custom colorway. Cuban tiles patterns are generally more elaborate and often use bold, strong colors. Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour. I just returned from a business trip in the Dominican Republic meeting with the owners of the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory. Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Cuban Tiles from the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory.

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