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ANSI ASC A108 committee approves new standard

Floor Covering News

After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) said the ANSI ASC A108 Committee approved the standard characterizing 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. Clemson, S.C.—After

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New standards established for 2cm porcelain tile pavers

Floor Covering News

After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has announced the ANSI ASC A108 Committee’s approval of a standard characterizing 2cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. Clemson, S.C.—After

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Researchers Develop Highly Stable Self-Cleaning Paints

The A to Z of Building

Researchers from TU Wien and the Università Politecnica delle Marche (Italy) have created unique titanium oxide nanoparticles that can be added to standard, commercially available wall paint to provide self-cleaning properties.

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EPA Announces Inclusion of Green Squared in Federal Government Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing

The Tile Council of North America Blog

“In establishing a sustainability initiative, it was our desire to put in place one standard and one mark across the tile industry to cover the products used over the course of an installation.

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Must-have product introductions of 2023

Floor Covering News

Research performed by the brand showed Soft Step achieving 70% higher sound absorption than other LVP options while being 46% warmer. What’s more, research also showed that homeowners want a balance of beauty, durability, comfort and easy cleaning when shopping for new floors.

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Lunch and Learn with Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

Industry innovations in manufacturing, standards and product characteristics that speak to your client’s desires through broader use of ceramic tile. What You’ll Learn: The ability to compare consumer preference and design trends and their embodiment in modern ceramic innovations.

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Matter Surfaces highlights Purline

Floor Covering News

—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.