NEWS
Why Tile Publishes Ceramic Tile Hygiene Guides Collection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2020 (Anderson, SC)— In the wake of COVID-19 concerns for surface hygiene, Why Tile® announces a collection of resources defining the health benefits of ceramic tile coverings. The Hygiene Guides, available on whytile.com, provide...
New Dates Announced for Coverings 2021
3Q 2020 US Ceramic Tile Industry Update
Critical Product Testing for New Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Slip Resistance Code
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2020 (Clemson, SC)— Tile Council of North America (TCNA) announces the formal approval of specific and measurable walkway safety criteria for swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs by the International Association of Plumbing and...
TCNA Laboratory Expands Testing and Research in Response to Global Health Concernsin Response to Global Health Concerns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2020 (Anderson, SC)— Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) Product Performance Testing Laboratory has a long history of microbiological testing and research on ceramic tiles and other floor and wall coverings, including ground-breaking...
Industry-Wide EPD Demonstrates North American Ceramic Tile has a Significantly Lower Global Warming Potential Compared to LVT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2020 ANDERSON, SC—Tile Council of North America (TCNA) announces the 2020 North American industry-wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for ceramic tile has been certified by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) and published to UL’s...
TCNA and Members Collaborate on Material Ingredient Transparency in Game-Changing Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2020 (Anderson, SC)— Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, and related products in North America, announced a transformative collaboration to...
Building Code Update Gives Designers Flexibility to Use Larger Exterior Adhered Porcelain Tile
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2020 (Anderson, SC)— An update to the International Building Code (IBC) will allow designers to use adhered porcelain tiles as large as 48x48 inches or 36x72 inches on building facades. The proposed change, driven by the International...
2019 Ceramic Tile Market Update
TCNA’s Ryan Marino is a 2020 Rock Star
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2020 (Anderson, SC)— The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) announces Ryan Marino, TCNA’s Standards Development and Research Manager, has been named a Coverings 2020 Rock Star recipient. Coverings Rock Stars — an Emerging Leaders...
