The Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program will be administering four unique certification field tests during this year’s Coverings 2015 in Orlando, Florida, April 14-17th.
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2014 Ceramic Tile Industry Update
U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2014 was 2.49billion sq. ft., up 0.5% vs. 2013 (2.48 billion sq. ft./). This marks the fifth consecutive year of growth in U.S. ceramic tile consumption. The following table shows U.S. tile shipments, imports, exports, and total consumption in thousands of sq. ft.
2015 Edition of Tile: The Natural Choice, a Must-Have for Construction Professionals Involved in Sustainable Practices and Sustainable Product Selection
Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has greatly expanded its annual sustainability publication, Tile: The Natural Choice,to include invaluable information concerning sustainable construction, especially with regard to the use of ceramic tile compared to other finish...
U.S. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards
WASHINGTON, DC – The Tile Council of North America today unveiled a groundbreaking agreement with Brazil’s tile manufacturers to undertake a mutual effort to coordinate each country’s ceramic tile standards. This unique government-supported endeavor will strengthen...
UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 10, 2014 The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for ceramic tile made in North America, certified by sustainability leader UL Environment, is now available for use by architects and specifiers seeking to satisfy green building...
Instructions for Digital Content – CD or Username and Password
The following instructions refer to accessing digital content on a CD purchased from TCNAand/or by using a username and password. To view these instructions in PDF format, click here. 1. To access your protected files with only a Username and...