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. There is an open PINS on this standard because a group of technical experts is working on possible revisions to section 3.7.5 (Saw-tooth

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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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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

ANSI Standards. ANSI standards for ceramic and glass tile, tile installation materials, and tile installation requirements are available from TCNA. They are periodically revised or reaffirmed by the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) A108, for which TCNA is the Secretariat. Available standards and their status. Do I have the most current version of a standard? Updates to ANSI Standards. Shop for standards.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

The Committee works to develop standards which define the installation of ceramic and glass tile as well as the test methods, physical properties, and sustainability of ceramic and glass tile, and installation materials. These are voluntary standards which are intended to serve as a guide to the general public, manufacturers, distributers, and others in the tile industry. Anyone can submit requests for new standards or suggestions for revisions to existing standards.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 5, 2017

ARDEX Introduces X 90 OUTDOOR™ the New Level in Mortar Standards. standard requirement of 20 cycles). Aliquippa, Pa.,

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Washington, DC) – Green Squared®, the American National Standard Specifications for sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials, has been added to the current US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing, updated at the close of 2016, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) announced today. For Immediate Release: January 31, 2017.

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KB Culture

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Sometimes all it takes to make a kitchen memorable is a curving countertop—really, why not stray from the straight line? But of course, there's more to the Cloe kitchen than a creative contour. Pairing a deeply textured dark elm with satin-finish white surfaces produces a scintillating contrast.

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Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

an undermount Silgranit kitchen sink by Blanco and the Beale Touchless Kitchen Faucet by American Standard. In exchange for the faucet, American Standard offered me the opportunity to participate in a really fun project called Style My Faucet.

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home iq

MAY 19, 2015

No-touch, automatic-flush toilets are pretty much standard in public restrooms because, well, you know, people are nasty, but more manufacturers are adding the technology to their residential products. Piscataway, New Jersey-based American Standard is the latest to do so. The company says its new ActiVate technology provides a hygienic, no-touch toilet flush by a […] Read Post › Bath Products American Standard Automatic-Flush Toilets Lowe's Technology

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The Ace of Space

APRIL 9, 2014

Architectural Detail Bathrooms BlogTour 2014 Design Easy Updates for the Home Inspiration Kitchens Stone and Tile Allison Victoria American Standard AT200 Smart Toilet by DXV BlogTour NYC Debbie Drury Director of Luxury Product Marketing for DXV DXV by American Standard Eatly HGTV Luxury bath fixtures Margaret Monteleone Modenus Saint George Collection The Classic Movement The Contemporary Movement The Fitzgerald Suite by American Standard The Golden Era The Modern Movement Veronika Miller

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 12, 2015

British Standard by Plain English is the brand behind affordable, off-the-shelf cupboards for kitchens, larders and utility rooms, made by hand in a Suffolk workshop.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Home / Architects / Graphic Standards – Part 2 Graphic Standards – Part 2 Bob Borson — October 28, 2013 — 56 Comments Last week we took a look at an article about “ architectural graphic standards ” … and I kicked that article off by stating how an architect draws is a reflection of many things … that you can frequently tell the priorities of a firm just by looking at the quality of their drawings.

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Stone Update

JULY 7, 2016

New music center at Big 12 university incorporates modern design with the familiar campus look with Indiana limestone. Featured Projects Articles

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

Metropolitan from Colorker Group’s ZYX brand. If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Home / Graphics / Graphic Standards Graphic Standards Bob Borson — October 21, 2013 — 99 Comments How an architect draws is a reflection of many things – you can frequently tell the priorities of a firm just by looking at the quality of their drawings. Ever since I left the last big firm I worked for (RTKL 97-98), every office I have worked for, I’ve changed the graphic standards in that office. Is there an option to graphic standards by Ramsey.

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The A to Z of Building

JANUARY 27, 2016

BEAM Built-in Vacuums' have earned National Green Building Standard certification by the National Association of Homebuilders' Home Innovation Research Labs. Installing a BEAM central vacuum

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces. design standards. Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 31, 2014

ANSI standards are periodically revised and reaffirmed by the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) A108. TCNA uses the nomenclature system described below to indicate the year in which an ANSI standard has been revised and/or reaffirmed and when it was made available (released). To determine if you have the most current version of a standard, check your copy against the list of the most current version available.

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The A to Z of Building

JUNE 1, 2018

Sir Frances Bacon is famously credited for the proverb ‘Knowledge is power’, a statement that highlights the importance of understanding over physical strength. We have the ability to

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Discerning Design

APRIL 19, 2012

American Standard ICU Sink and Faucet System. to get on board with American Standard and their new ICU sink and faucet system. Labels: american standard , bathroom design , commercial interiors , sinks. American Standard ICU Sink and Faucet System.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

The memobottle is described as “the balance between environmental responsibility and improved life convenience” Inspired by standard paper sizes, this slim and reusable design suitably slides into any carry bag alongside the computer, books and valuables.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 19, 2014

The industry standard states that un-sanded grout be used on grout joints 1/8 or less and sanded grout is used on grout joints 1/8 and larger up to 1/2 inch. Sunday, January 19, 2014. Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Tile Installation and Tile Repair.

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The A to Z of Building

JUNE 18, 2015

The first residential building on Cornell Tech’s Roosevelt Island campus will become the first high-rise residential building in the world built to passive house (PH) standards, a rigorous

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Building Moxie

AUGUST 10, 2017

JB (editor at Building Moxie ) asked if I would chime in on the updated §1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard. Hiring a contractor, well, in many cases – these standards, statues, regulations, etc.

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 21, 2014

The WELL Building Standard is the The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today launched the WELL Building Standard® Version 1.0 at the inaugural WELL Building Symposium in New Orleans.

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The Tile Shop

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Weve all seen them before- the standard "builder grade" bathroom with an oversized mirror over the vanity and Hollywood lighting above. skip to main | skip to sidebar. The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Search This Blog. Loading.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 30, 2015

Standard Pacific Homes, one of the nation's leaders in homebuilding quality, today announced the highly-anticipated debut of the planned community of Greenwood situated in Tustin Legacy, the

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The A to Z of Building

MARCH 3, 2017

Lumber Liquidators, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in North America, has debuted their new Dream Home Ultra X2O Laminate as part of its Spring Flooring Season. "Laminate

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Standard Solar, a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide, installed a 47.9 kW solar array on the roof of the Alice Ferguson

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The A to Z of Building

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Standard Solar, a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide, completed installation of a 265kW garage-top solar canopy for

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 22, 2014

Made to order by Modwalls Tile Company in just a few weeks. Great for floors and walls. link].

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Lennar, one of the nation's largest homebuilders, today joined leaders from the City of Austin and Austin Energy, as well as Texas policymakers, to open the city's first solar-standard

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How to Floor Tile

APRIL 9, 2013

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 26, 2014

Standard Pacific Homes, one of the nation's leaders in homebuilding quality announces the debut of Montevilla, a gated collection of Villa-style homes situated within Jacksonville's Bartram

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 11, 2015

Burns & McDonnell has extended its congratulations to the Georgia Army National Guard during the August 7th dedication ceremonies for its new Atlanta Readiness Center, located just off of Fulton

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Stone Update

MAY 1, 2018

Natural Stone Institute tech director finishes six-year stint as chair of stone standards committee. Featured Association Beat News

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 31, 2014

The Khayat Contracting and Trading Co. KCT), headed by Mohamed Moataz Al-Khayat. CEO, has some 20 construction projects underway in the Doha region in Qatar, with a total workforce of about 6,000

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Stone Update

MARCH 27, 2017

University of Ceramic Tile and Stone revises standards verification course held online. Featured Industry News

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

The American Standard product that caught my attention during KBIS was thier Self-Cleaning Toilet. photo credit American Standard The new ActiClean system is the toilet that cleans itself.

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Stone Update

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Natural-stone company proves sustainability through the NSC’s new audited standard. Featured Sustainablity Articles

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 10, 2015

You haven’t seen faucet design until you’ve seen these modern 3D printed faucets from DVX by American Standard. Bathroom 3D printed faucets American Standard DVX faucet design selective laser sintering

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Stone Update

JULY 31, 2016

MIA+BSI course focuses on natural-stone ANSI standard for use in sustainable building. Featured Sustainablity Articles

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Stone Update

JANUARY 14, 2016

Quarrier/Producer Meets standards tests for sustainable production of natural dimensional stone. Featured Company News

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