The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile: The Natural Choice An overview of ceramic tile's performance and sustainability-related attributes. Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. You are standing in a room.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2022

—Matter Surfaces, a nationally recognized commercial flooring company, announced that one of its core product lines—eco-friendly Purline flooring—has received two new classifications, the first ASTM resilient flooring standards in five years. Setting a new standard.

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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. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Jackson, Miss.—The Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

For its first event, to be held August 26, attendees will learn about standards, selling tile post-pandemic, the benefits of tile for health and wellness and more. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards. Who: Mark Heinlein, training director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). When: 11 a.m. –

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile. Here it is.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. Arabesque Paver Tiles are Different. Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In 2022, Coem was awarded third-party verification by Certyquality according to ‘ISO 17889-1 – Sustainability for ceramic tiles’ , a new international standard for determining the level of sustainability of ceramic products in the construction trade. Only ceramic tiles that achieve a minimum score of 117.5

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Granada Tile

APRIL 14, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles.

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Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?"

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Understanding Cement Tile Bullnose Trim or Molding. Trim and molding seems to be one of the most confusing details in a tile installation. First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. This blog post is devoted to cement tile bullnose trim.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

MARCH 24, 2020

How do you handle tile shade variation? Do you make a point of bringing it up with customers before starting a tile installation project ? If you don't, I urge you to do so.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

Enduring Tile of the London Underground. But I digress, after all this is a tile blog. To The Trains Tile Sign. Covant Garden - Photo Illustration Tile is used extensively on the underground. To maximize the light, reflective white tiles were applied to the stations. Tuesday, August 27, 2013.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Cement Tile is Our Life. For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing cement tile products that are at the forefront of their class. As Autumn rolls in, were taking time to reflect on how proud and honored we are to offer handmade cement tiles created by true artisans. Featured Tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for Handmade Tiles: Part 2 of Our Look at ARTO Brick. ARTOs Normandy Cream cement tile board is getting ready for shipment. There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). “It’s just tile,” I’ve been told.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In years past, Florim USA has shared winning booths with its parent company, presenting tile produced and distributed in both countries. The MileStone brand is centered on sustainable tile made in the USA,” said Rodolfo Panisi, Florim USA’s CEO. Recently, the brand released the first 32 x 32 tile manufactured in the U.S.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Fall in Love with a Classic - Casablanca Cement Tile. Project Pick: Moroccan Inspired Cement Tile Floor. This months project pick includes a tile pattern whose name conjures both a romantic and exotic locale and the setting for a 1942 American romantic film classic, Casablanca. Cement Tile and Moroccan Tile.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 17, 2016

It was also during this time that I became intimately familiar with AWI standards. AWI stands for “ Architectural Woodworking Institute ” and they have organized the standards that we follow in our office for how cabinets are built.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste. Coem meets the requirements of the ISO 17889-1 standard, implementing a series of actions and measures throughout the entire product lifecycle.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 7, 2023

In this project,” architect Patricia Viel explains, “the dialogue between spaces is reinforced with the aid of materials and objects that reference craftsmanship and convey a positive mood. There’s a kind of magic in Marazzi’s product design and development,” Patricia Viel explains. www.marazzitile.co.uk

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

Everyone knows tile is green. So why is the new Green Squared standard and certification program launching at Coverings so important to the industry? Tile is selected in building and remodeling projects because it endures and is made from natural materials, which is “the very definition of green,” he asserts. “We

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2022

At Shaw, we refer to our sustainability strategy as sustain[HUMAN]ability—putting people at the heart of all we do,” said Kellie Ballew, vice president of global sustainability at Shaw. The company’s EcoWorx carpet tile became the first product in the world to be Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver under the new, more rigorous Version 4.0

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Tile Talk

JUNE 11, 2013

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Field tile, or solid colored tile, is a tile found in the main "field" or area of an installation covering the walls, floors or steps of your swimming pool. Featured Tile. Yucatan Cobalt.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project. Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 1, 2015

This tile installation app is an essential tool that will help you save time and be more efficient. Our material calculator is more precise than standardized coverage charts. Remember, Fusion Pro, CEG, Prism and Polyblend are all available in 40 standard colors! The official CUSTOM app for mobile devices is here!

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Squares and rectangles have always been the go-to back splash shape, and although subway tile is all the rage, is your kitchen becoming too cookie cutter? If this seems to be your design dilemma, check out the trendiest shape in the tile world: Arabesque. In this image, glass foil backed tile creates a lux look in this powder room.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

On a cold winter morning, heated floor tiles can make all the difference. Make sure you are using a product that is rated for this application, like EasyMat Stone & Tile Underlayment. Refer to the installation materials from your heating system for recommendations.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 5, 2020

The 140 by 160mm hexagonal hydraulic-look tiles mix-and-match eight designs that have patterns of varying simplicity. This particular design was shown in a panneling format, with a varied-relief listen, and the ‘stitching’ between the carpets not only made reference to weaving, but also featured a shimmer of glitter.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Labyrinth is the new collection by Giulio Iacchetti for Refin that transcends traditional square tiles, catapulting people into geometric patterns that create endless mazes. Challenging the classic square tile and overthrowing boring standardized solutions, the Labyrinth Collection is divided into two families: Mirror and Angle.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Not sure where to start or want to talk to a tile installation expert right away?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. Back then most ceramic tiles were not offered with a textured surface. It became a big selling point, and new tile products were developed with a textured finish. Glass tile use has greatly increased in recent years.

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Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

This is designed to replace a standard 60″X32″ shower/tub to allow aging in place without moving walls. Brizo introduced its new Rook collection for the bath, with a subtle reference to chess. Something a bit different but with a subway tile vibe by Florida Tile. Great idea!

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