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. to 4 p.m. “On

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

MILEstone, the distributed brand of Florim USA, introduced “Plaster 2.0,” a carbon-neutral porcelain tile collection , to North America late last year. MILEstone said it is actively solidifying its standard as the ‘Sustainable Tile, Made in the USA.’ Clarksville, Tenn.—MILEstone,

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability. Jackson, Miss.—The

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021. Portobello America. American Wonder Porcelain. Clemson, S.C.—The Dal-Tile Corporation. Florida Tile. Florim USA. Interceramic USA. Porcelanite-Lamosa. Schluter Systems. StonePeak Ceramics, Inc.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

TCNA’s Bill Griese Honored at Coverings 2016 Trade Show for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Sustainability, Standards. UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. Porcelain Tile Certification. Ceramic Tile Industry Update.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. Porcelain Tile Certification. Porcelain tile is defined as an impervious tile with a water absorption of 0.5%

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. Porcelain Tile Certification. In November 2007, the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) launched the Porcelain Tile Certification Agency (PTCA) to certify porcelain tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

GPTP stands for Gauged Porcelain Tile and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs and is one of the ACT areas of certification. Specific GPTP hands-on demonstrations include: How to get Coverage for Gauged Porcelain Tile: Have you ever wondered what the mortar under your GPT looks like?

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

COF or Coefficient Of Friction is related to the traction and slipperiness of a ceramic or porcelain tile. COF is a standardized method to measure the frictional resistance of a walking surface, in this case, tile. According to this standard, tiles with a wet DCOF AcuTest value of less than 0.42 Why did this change get made?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year. The show is managed by Taffy Event Strategies, LLC.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

The schedule is as follows: Introduction to tile industry standards. and Bill Griese, Tile Council of North America. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Host: Mark Heinlein, National Tile Contractors Association. Register here. Selling tile post pandemic: The healthy & hygienic choice for your customers and clients.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

However, Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), touted the resiliency of the category, which remained strong despite hardships. “We The porcelain tile line offers a large-format deco stone look available in eight styles. Florida Tile, for example, unveiled its BlueRun line at the show.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

NSF International, an independent global organization that writes public health standards and certifies products for food, water and consumer goods, now offers Green Squared Certification for sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles and installation materials. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 27, 2013

StonePeak is proud to announce that every porcelain tile produced in our Crossville, TN manufacturing facility is Green Squared Certified! The standard that Green Squared is based on is ANSI A138.1, In bringing this beautiful, awe-inspiring tile range to North America, Miami-based Surfaces, Inc., consumer households.

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Giotile

AUGUST 26, 2014

This new measurement, developed by the Tile Council of North America , is referred to as Dynamic Coefficient of Friction or DCOF, and now that many manufacturers have converted solely to DCOF in technical specifications, it’s important to understand what it actually means.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Linoleum showed very good growth in 2021,” observed Denis Darragh, vice president North America, Forbo Flooring. Resilient, hardwood, porcelain tile and polished concrete are preferred for spaces requiring fashion and functionality. These include VCT, linoleum and rubber.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

That’s according to Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), who kicked off a special press conference with some positive news. For designers from Miami to Dallas to LA, that 24 x 48 is now a standard size. While last year was extremely difficult for the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano After a two-year hiatus, Coverings 2021 , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host its in-person trade show event July 7-9, in Orlando, Fla., at the North Hall of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). What’s new.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Here’s just a sampling of what was available on the show floor. The Shizen collection from Bedrosians Tile and Stone. backsplash designs.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

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. has been named as the exclusive authorized distributor of Homelux Products in North America. Bellavita Tile also moved its U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Resilient, hardwood, porcelain tile and polished concrete are being specified for entryways or high-traffic areas. This trend is reportedly influencing the selection of furnishings and finishes that contribute to LEED and WELL building standards. There are several trends influencing flooring selections in the office. Hospitality.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Crossvilles Virtue Porcelain Tile Collection. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Coverings 2013 Highlights. There’s always so much to see and do while at the show that it can be overwhelming for first-time attendees or the veteran show goer.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

by volume vs. 2020, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring. The technology is included on all MSI Arterra porcelain pavers and various tiles installed indoors and outdoors.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 9, 2013

Florida Tile has taken the look of early Americana and its own Made-In-The-USA initiative a few steps further with the release of Cliffside HDP High Definition Porcelain™ wall and floor tile, inspired by traditional Vermont slate.“As That is especially true in the design of our newest color body porcelain floor and wall tile line, Cliffside.

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