Journal Club: Non Destructive Testing
Article Review: Characterization of porosity and defect imaging in ceramic tile using ultrasonic inspectionsElif Eren, Semra Kurama and, Igor SolodovCeramics International 38 (2012) 2145–2151 Non...
View ArticleSpecifier Attendance Up at Coverings 2013 As All Attendee Segments Enjoyed...
(ATLANTA, GA – MAY 21, 2013)— Coverings 2013, The Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience, attracted an increased number of architects, designers and specifiers this year when the four-day event was held in...
View ArticleJournal Club: Ceramic Tile - Mood Stimulant?
Article Review: Using virtual reality and mood-induction procedures to test products with consumers of ceramic tilesBerenice Serrano, Cristina Botella, Rosa M. Baños and, Mariano AlcañizComputers in...
View ArticleWhat We Can Learn from LEED v4: Building Lifecycle Analyses and Product...
Today, there is a big push for "whole building lifecycle assessments (LCAs)." While simple in theory, whole building LCAs are very difficult to standardize. Given today's marketplace, which is heavily...
View Article2Q 2013 U.S. Ceramic Tile Industry Update
Economic Overview At the halfway point in 2013, the U.S. economy continued to show marked improvement vs. 2012. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, new home starts in June rose to a...
View ArticleRegistration for Coverings' 25th Exposition is Now Open
(ALEXANDRIA, VA — OCTOBER 7, 2013) Online registration for Coverings 2014, the largest international tile and stone exposition and conference, which returns to Las Vegas from April 29 — May 2, 2014...
View ArticleTile Council of North America Announces New Hire: Lynn M. Zott, Project Manager
Seasoned Publishing Professional Brings over 20 Years of Experience to Support TCNA's Expanding Communications Efforts. Anderson, SC, October 11, 2013—Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is pleased to...
View Article2014 Coverings Installation & Design Awards Now Open for Entries
(ALEXANDRIA, VA—OCTOBER 29, 2013) The 2014 Coverings Installation and Design (CID) Awards, honoring the best achievements in outstanding design and installation of tile and stone, is now open for...
View ArticleCeramic Tile: A Strong Foundation for the Sustainable Future
With green building standards already awarding points and credits for using ceramic tile, and Green Squared® gaining traction among design professionals, TCNA is embarking on the next green...
View ArticleCoverings Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2014
Show Celebrates Industry Success With "After-Hours" Commemorative Party (ALEXANDRIA, VA — DECEMBER 5, 2013) Twenty-five years ago, the tile and stone industry in the United States was gaining momentum...
View ArticleCoverings and University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Architecture Develop...
(ALEXANDRIA, VA—JANUARY 6, 2014) Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exposition and conference, has partnered with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Architecture, to...
View ArticleCoverings 2014 Kicks Off Tile + Stone Photo Sweepstakes
(ALEXANDRIA, VA—February 2014) Coverings 2014, the largest international tile and stone exposition, has launched an online photography contest to honor the inspiring tile and stone installations,...
View Article3Q 2013 U.S. Ceramic Tile Industry Update
Economic Overview Bolstered by the improving housing market, the U.S. economy and ceramic tile industry continued to expand in 3Q 2013. U.S. unemployment continued to steadily decline through 3Q....
View Article2014 TCNA Mexico Update
From its five founding members, TCNA Mexico's membership has grown to 36 companies supporting Tile Council projects in Mexico. This total includes 11 tile manufacturers (representing 99% of the tile...
View ArticleTCNA Members Donate Tiled Benches to Boys and Girls Clubs
Six members of Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA) donated beautifully tiled benches to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada (BGCSNV) at Coverings 2014 in Las Vegas, NV.
View ArticleDescriptions of Tiled Benches Displayed at Coverings 2014
At Coverings 2014 nine beautiful benches tiled by TCNA members were on display in TCNA's booth and the Art Tile Courtyard. These creative works of art were installed over Wedi corporation bench forms...
View ArticleEPD for Tile Made in North America
The EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) for ceramic tile made in North America debuted at Coverings 2014. This EPD comprises a comprehensive analysis of over 95% of the ceramic tile produced in...
View Article2014 Porcelain Tile Certification Update
The Porcelain Tile Certification Agency (PTCA) is pleased to announce the growing number of product lines qualifying as porcelain in its certification program. Launched in 2008 this program directly...
View Article2013 Ceramic Tile Industry Update
Bolstered by the improving construction and housing markets, the U.S. economy and ceramic tile industry continued to expand in 2013. In the residential market new home starts increased for the fourth...
View ArticleANSI Standards
Below, "open PINS" indicates that TCNA has notified ANSI of the intent to revise or create a standard, using the Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) form. (For more information, refer to...
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