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Locking systems tout improved functionality

Floor Covering News

T he earliest iterations of locking systems were mainly designed to facilitate an essential function: install the greatest amount of panels in the shortest amount of time with the least amount of mess possible. It’s one of the best flooring systems available in the market today,” he said. market nearly 30 years ago.

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“Social Housing in Ibiza” A 2022 Tile of Spain Awards Winning Project

Tile of Spain USA

Receiving top honors in the architectural category of the 2022 Tile of Spain Awards , this set of 19 residential units designed by Ripoll-Tizón , offers residents a unique Mediterranean living experience. A housing system is developed and a systematic grouping of rigid unit types is avoided. Image Courtesy of: José Hevia.

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TCNA introduces product use classification system

Floor Covering News

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) added a five-category “product use classification system” in ANSI A326.3 “ A merican National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials.” Clemson, S.C.—The This revision to A326.3, Interior, Wet (IW).

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Lunch and Learn with Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

Are you an architecture firm or design studio interested in expanding your tile expertise? Do you or your colleagues want to learn more about the advancements and innovations in ceramic tile production? Do you want to bring the latest tile trends and application techniques to your clients?

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Gruppo Romani presents Smart Tiles

Ceramics of Italy

Following more than four years of research efforts and investments of around €10 million , Gruppo Romani is presenting its first Smart Tiles, a range of innovative surfaces capable of integrating with the latest home automation systems. This invention is driving our group to explore new fields of application for ceramic tiles.

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ANSI Standards

The Tile Council of North America Blog

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 ).

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TISE 2024: Bold design takes tile to the next level

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas— Surfaces might not be the biggest show for tile—that would be Coverings in April —but it doesn’t mean the industry’s best tile suppliers don’t come prepared. In fact, TISE had tile suppliers showing off their best offerings for the dealer community in 2024. We’re optimistic, and Daltile’s in it to win it.”

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