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Ceramic: Key requirements for a top-quality installation

Floor Covering News

Surveying the jobsite closely and carefully for potential problems prior to initiating work can save headaches down the road—especially when there are other trades involved. Are they flat within the standards we need for the type of tile we’re installing?” Can it be installed per TCNA (Tile Council of North America) standards.

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Casalgrande Padana awarded Green Star 2022

Ceramics of Italy

The German Institute for Quality and Finance (ITQF) has updated its Green Star survey to 2022 using social listening methods and has certified Casalgrande Padana as one of the most sustainable companies. All processing steps are monitored constantly: from raw material selection and storage through to milling, tile forming and firing.

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Contents - 2015 Tile: The Natural Choice

The Tile Council of North America Blog

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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Contents - 2015 Tile: The Natural Choice

The Tile Council of North America Blog

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.

LEED 100
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Multifamily market poised for a turnaround

Floor Covering News

Meanwhile, confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was in negative territory for the third quarter, according to results from a newly released Multifamily Market Survey (MMS), which measures builder and developer sentiment about current production conditions in the apartment and condo market.

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NWFA: Near-record crowd represents highest turnout in 20 years

Floor Covering News

These studies provide valuable information regarding environmental product declarations (EPDs) related to solid and engineered wood floors. “EPDs have quickly become the international standard for measuring a product’s total greenhouse gas emissions, commonly known as the carbon footprint,” Martin explained.

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Dealers share best practices for profits

Floor Covering News

Here are some of the things we do: Maintain rigorous control of your product net margin by developing and maintaining a vision for how your company’s standard operating procedures are set up. Kevin Frazier, Frazier Carpet One Floor & Home. Knoxville, Tenn.

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