NEWS
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...
Instructions for Digital Content – Download
The following instructions refer to accessing digital content purchased and downloaded from theTCNA website. To view these instructions in PDF format, click here. 1. Download and unzip your file. 2. For Windows computers, double click the...
LockLizard FAQ
What is a PDC file?How do I open a PDC file?Where do I get the digital documents I have just purchased?I received a new computer (or my computer has been re-imaged) and now I am getting an error regarding licensing—“no more licenses available.”I...
International Trade of Ceramic Tile at Stake as ISO Delegates Meet at TCNA Headquarters and Clemson University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2014 ...
Tile: The Natural Choice – 2014 Edition
All New Content for 2014 - Download Your Free Copy! Full-color insert featuring the following: Quick reference guide to the many ways tile contributes to green building rating standards (including LEED v4) and sustainable design Overview of Green Squared®, the...
TCNA Tile Initiative – 2014 Edition
Download Your Free Copy of This Valuable Resource! 54 full-color pages, featuring the following important information (and much more): Coefficient of Friction and the DCOF AcuTest® EPD for Tile Made in North America A Guide to LEED v4 and Tile 2014 TCNA Member...