The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. Free Resources - Download Yours Today! Click here to download more free resources. Porcelain Tile Certification. Porcelain tile is defined as an impervious tile with a water absorption of 0.5% Click here for more news from TCNA. or less.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Recently, porcelain tile and terrazzo have taken significant share from hardwood and stone flooring thanks to their more diverse visual designs, higher damage resistance and ease of maintenance. Finding floors that meet global sustainability standards can be daunting.

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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. Porcelain Tile Certification. Porcelain tile is defined as an impervious tile with a water absorption of 0.5% Porcelain tile is defined as an impervious tile with a water absorption of 0.5%

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain. More Inspiration & Resources. Get in the Mood.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 16, 2023

We have decided to openly share our first # Sustainability report , produced in accordance with the GRI (#Global Reporting Initiative) Sustainability Reporting Standards. Coem draws inspiration from this international framework to qualitatively measure how its actions contribute to the achievement of common goals and in a time perspective.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 28, 2013

“The new Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection is a tremendous resource for sourcing the distinctive and limitless world of Spanish ceramic tile,” states Rocamador Rubio, Director, Tile of Spain. With a 6 color palette of strong Grey and Olive tones, these colors will bring a cool minimal look to your modern space.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

People are moving away from the safe standards like white subway tile (which will always be classic) and daring to be bolder! Being familiar with products and resources that will withstand the elements in our area is very important. What is your favorite trend you are seeing in Interior Design right now and how do you execute it? .

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 3025), METROBRICK®: The METROBRICK Fast Ship offering features six new blends added to the product line for 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

The assessment was conducted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and compared the total life cycle impacts of different types of floor covering materials: porcelain tile, carpet, parquet, marble, resin and linoleum. It revealed the superior environmental performance of Italian porcelain floor tiles.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

A big drive is to transition their archive to an online searchable resource available to the industry and to the public. I could go on about the great folks at the THF; but, just visit www.tileheritage.org and discover what a great resource they are. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

It’s this dedication to innovation and resourcefulness that continue to drive the success of Coverings and make it a must-attend annual event. The four-day exposition serves as a valuable resource for continuing education within all segments of the industry. Crossvilles Virtue Porcelain Tile Collection. design standards.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2020

People are moving away from the safe standards like white subway tile (which will always be classic) and daring to be bolder! Being familiar with products and resources that will withstand the elements in our area is very important. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TREND YOU ARE SEEING IN INTERIOR DESIGN RIGHT NOW AND HOW DO YOU EXECUTE IT?

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Coverings organizers said the show’s top-rated education is geared to provide attendees with the knowledge, solutions and business-building resources required to excel in the tile and stone industry in 2021 and beyond. What’s new.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 11, 2013

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. By Jeffrey Steele. A technology crossroads. “But At Lexington, Ky.’s

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Cement Tile Design Resources. These helpful resources will guide you to ask the right questions and find the correct answer regardless of the cement tile design and installation you choose. Visit our handmade cement tile information center , you ll find links to resources that will answer all your questions about cement tiles.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

of the current LEED standard. We are implementing an environmental policy based on the four basic premises of ISO 14000, the international standard of environmental management. Our tiles and products comply with all applicable standards and we are actively involved in the development of new and updated standards.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. The tremendous advancements in the evolution of porcelain and ceramic tile into larger sizes are a huge opportunity for architects, but those advancements come with increased installation complexity.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

I have been very dedicated to our industry in volunteering my time over the years to help make our industry better, which has rewarded me with a lot of knowledge, and status as an expert with industry standards. The Ceramic Tile course includes industry standards and sales techniques. What does the training consist of?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

A 1/16" standard allowance is way too much when you are installing a thin tile that is only 1/8" or even 1/4" thick. With plank tiles in particular, we see doming when the porcelain bows with heat, so a one-third offset in a running bond pattern and use of an edge-leveling system are good practices.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

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. Howard JancyThe Architectural Consultants bring technical information on ANSI standards and TCNA methods to the specifications.

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Giotile

JANUARY 14, 2015

Using premium hard surface materials such as porcelain, glass or even stainless steel tiles will provide a beautiful aesthetic to horizontal and vertical surfaces, in addition to being hard-wearing and easy-to-maintain.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The opportunity today is the many online training resources such as CTDA Online that can provide instant 24-7 access to training to educate and help make salespeople more effective at their jobs, and to educate tile installers [in] the industry standards that will help them avoid costly failures,” he says. At Lexington, Ky.’s

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