The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

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. Guide to LEED v4 and Tile LEED v4 offers numerous opportunities for garnering points toward LEED certification using ceramic tile.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

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. Guide to LEED v4 and Tile LEED v4 offers numerous opportunities for garnering points toward LEED certification using ceramic tile.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. In addition to LEED, EPDs can be used to satisfy requirements in Green Globes, IgCC, ASHRAE 189.1 and ICC 700. The analysis was performed by Thinkstep, Inc.,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Our Tennessee manufacturing facility, which is one of the most comprehensive in all of America, has the capacity to produce large amounts of this product range. Projects designed with Urban Wood being specified are eligible for LEED points. All these new “Made-in-America” products pass ANSI 818.10 and a >0.50

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Led by our world-class design team, it’s a tribute to our entire company’s commitment to providing architects and designers with a premium product—one that delivers an unmatched combination of style, durability and performance. We’re proud and humbled by the recognition.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2023

A mid higher consumer expectations and rising industry standards, flooring adhesives manufacturers have rolled out innovative enhancements and even brand-new iterations to boost performance and ease of use. This is particularly useful in repositioning sheet products.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Anderson, S.C.—Tile Green Building Council.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Custom Building Products has committed to aiding architects, specifiers, engineers, tile contractors and owners fulfill this growing responsibility with our environmentally-responsible tile and stone installation products. CUSTOM has over 100 Build Green products and the Emerald System, which contribute to U.S.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

—MAPEI said the SCS Global Services has issued its Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality for over 255 of MAPEI’s products (in the U.S.) It qualifies for many green-building rating systems, including LEED v4, the WELL Building Standard, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge, NAHB Green Building Standard and more.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Cordoba by Metropolitan. Because ceramic tile is fired at extremely high temperatures, producing an inorganic material, it has zero VOCs. Ellis by Vitromex.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Our responsibility to design innovative quality products means a duty to not only our customers but also our environment and community,” Panisi said. “In The company holds several certifications for its ongoing efforts in sustainability, including Green Squared, a multi-attributed ANSI standard. According to the company, Plaster 2.0

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. NeverSeal also contributes to LEED credits, making it appeal to those making it a point to stay environmentally conscious. Custom Building Products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 8, 2015

Bellavita Tile, a leader in design and innovation for the North American tile industry, proudly announces status as the first manufacturer with production facilities in China to achieve Green Squared TM certification under ANSI standard A 138.1. Green Building Industry Insights Product Information' About Bellavita Tile.

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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. Be able to navigate industry standards and understand how they cross reference each other. When: 11 a.m. –

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Utilizing groundbreaking full-body technology, these ceramics and available in 12- and 20-mm thicknesses, set a new standard in the industry. These new collections, along with all Stonepeak products, meet healthy building requirements and certifications, including ISO 9001, LEED, EPD, Green Gold, Green Squared and Declare.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Notably, the Portugal collection is offered in finishes for both interior and exterior applications, making the product a versatile offering. Standard bullnose or cove base made from the same material as the field tile to ensure coordination are also included. Made in the U.S.A. Made in the U.S.A.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 18, 2023

Golden Bullet has been independently tested and certified by the Carpet & Rug Institute’s (CRI) Green Label Plus Program for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and contributes to LEED credits. Thanks to its ozone-friendly composition and absence of solvents or hazardous materials, the product provides a safe, environmentally friendly solution.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2021

For example, in residential, when working with resilient products, it is important to be able to reposition the product if needed,” said David Moore, Mohawk’s senior director of accessories. But in commercial, you want the product to stick and not move.”. Across the board, today’s adhesive formulas have much lower VOC content.”.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

In recent months, we have received a number of requests from customers asking about our products containing recycled content. 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.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The intrinsic characteristics of ceramic products make them preferable to other materials in terms of their limited impacts over their life cycle. of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Is a LEED home right for you? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program for green building. LEED is designed to be flexible and far-reaching, opening the doors to ALL development projects and allowing them to become more environmentally friendly and lessen their carbon footprint.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

AHF Products is resetting the standard for inspired design and proven performance with the refresh of the Armstrong Flooring Medintone homogeneous sheet flooring collection, introducing new on-trend colors and delivering tried-and-true commercial performance. Medintone complies with LEED credit for Indoor Air Quality.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

. “Our Las Vegas Center of Excellence has over 91,000 square feet to manufacture and distribute multiple products across the West Coast, Southwest and Mountain States. We are incorporating robotics and enhanced safety and compliance standards while producing LEED-certified products.”

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Conestoga Tile Blog

MAY 24, 2015

The world is going green and Conestoga Tile is proud to offer a number of green certified products for our clients to select from. The requirements for achieving this classification are strict and in line with the newly revised LEED v4 building standards. Source: Greensquaredcertified.com.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro’s unique Ultralite Technology™ provides twice the coverage of a standard thin-set mortar per pound (0,45 kg), providing transportation savings, too. Plus, MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro can contribute to LEED points through its more-than-20% recycled content. Industry Insights Innovations Product Information'

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

The coronavirus pandemic impacted all sectors of the economy last year as businesses saw supply chains interrupted, demand for products and services decline, and government-mandated closures. Linoleum is primarily a healthcare, education, senior care and specialty retail product.”. Healthcare & hospitality.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Every commercial sector was negatively impacted, but some performed better than others,” observed David Thoresen, senior vice president, product and innovation, Armstrong Flooring. The projects within healthcare shifted from planned projects to emergency needs. Soft surface situation. Soft surface commercial sales were approximately $2.9

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2022

As a company dedicated to exceeding California’s sustainability standards, Bentley will continue to design products to lower our chemicals of concern and carbon footprint. She also played a key role in guiding the process for Bentley’s LEED EB-OM Gold certification of its carpet mill, as well as Cradle to Cradle product certification.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Every day, I assist architects and designers to understand these shifts and ensure that their client’s expectations, as well as the needs of the jobsite, are met with the correct products and installation methods. This is especially true when selecting the appropriate setting mortars/surface prep products/grouting options.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has partnered with Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) to bring the “Cradle to Cradle Certified: Powering the Shift to Healthy, Climate Positive and Equitable Products” CEU presentation to the A&D community on Wednesday, April 26 at 12 p.m. EDT and is free to attend. “We

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The new solution brings together the company’s wide range of LVT products along with multiple design and color customization options. We’re excited to bring the quality of our LVT products and an array of customized solutions to foster wellness-focused commercial environments.”. All products are manufactured in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

—Mannington Commercial’s award-winning Legato Liquid Linoleum flooring product has attained USDA BioPreferred certification from the U.S. “When measuring a product’s environmental impact, customers want transparency. “When measuring a product’s environmental impact, customers want transparency.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products. More importantly, what would those products be without proper installation? Design Firm/Designers: Margaret Nysewander, LEED AP, ASD Inc., design standards.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The panel will set the stage for the first-of-its-kind summit aimed at facilitating productive and insightful discussion of sustainability and green building practices. He joined USGBC to direct the launch of the LEED Rating System, which has become the most widely used and respected green building program in the world.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

Nov 28, 2007 09:00 ET LAKELAND, FL--(Marketwire - November 28, 2007) - Always an innovator in the ceramic tile industry, Florida Tile is pleased to announce that it is the first tile manufacturer to have its products certified for low chemical emissions by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched its Brand Promises campaign, a company-wide initiative that builds upon the company’s legacy of research and development of innovative installation products, systems and solutions. Committed to sustainability. Trusted for life.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Now lets get a little more in-depth on the StarGlass specifics…The actual product description is Translucent Grout for Glass Tile. . Excess product can be saved and used later. • Contributes to USGBC LEED Credits: MR 4.1 & 4.2(Recycled

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