Published Articles

2016

North American “ThreePD”: an industry first!

2015 U.S. Ceramic Tile Industry Update

2015

OSHA’s “HazCom” Overhaul

The January 2015 deadline for HPDs: did we survive?

New Methods in the 2015 TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass and Stone Tile Installation

Green Globes®: Differences from LEED® and how tile ﬁts in

Changes to the 2015 TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass and Stone Tile Installation

Focus on Leadership: Eric Astrachan

The EPD for North American-made ceramic tile: certified and LEED friendly

2014 U.S. Ceramic Tile Industry Update

2014

Sustainability Standard for Tiles

The Latest with IgCC and Tile

North American Tile EPD Draft Report Announced at Coverings 2014

Building Green? Evolving Lifecycle and Raw Material Requirements…and What We Can Learn from LEED v4

LEED Version 4 and Its Relevance to Tile

It Has Arrived…The EPD for North American-made Ceramic Tile

When Quality is the Bottom Line, Find Certified Tile Installers

Strong Recovery in the United States

2013

DCOF: Legal Liabilities: Stopping the Falls, by Elianne Halbersberg (content not provided nor approved by TCNA)

Ceramic Tile: A Strong Foundation for the Sustainable Future

What to Consider When Specifying Tile for Green Applications

What is Friction, and How Does it Relate to Slip Resistance, by Jim Neel (content not provided nor approved by TCNA)

Coefficient of Friction: Time is Running Out, Don’t Get Left Behind

2013 TCNA Handbook Addresses Concrete Slabs That Don’t Measure Up

Latest from the Green Building World

Five New Installation Methods Added to the 2013 TCNA Handbook, 50th Anniversary Edition

Going Green, Going Global

Thinset or Fruit Drink?

Evolving Lifecycle and Raw Material Requirements: What We Can Learn by Previewing LEED v4

Direct from Greenbuild: Examining Product Transparency Requirements in LEED v4

Membranes in Steam Showers: Better Clarity on a Foggy Issue

2012

A Look at Freeze-Thaw Resistance: A Major North American Testing Advancement

A World of Difference

2012 TCNA Handbook Highlights Labor Qualifications

Introducing the New Standard for Measuring Coefficient of Friction

Introducing ANSI A137.2 – The New Standard for Glass Tile

Ceramic Tile Green Guide

Introducing Green Squared, Our Industry’s New Measuring Stick for Product Sustainability

2011

US Ceramic Tile Market Update – First Half of 2011

Update on Today’s Evolving Sustainability Demands

Ceramic Tiles Game Changing Transition

Antimicrobial Tile – An Overview

Photocatalytic Tiles – Uses and Limits

2010 State of Ceramic Tile Industry and News from TCNA

Making Sure Dead Load Doesn’t Kill Your Installation

Changes to the 2011 TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation

2010

Space Between – A Close Look at Grout Standards

US Ceramic Tile Market Update – First Half of 2010

With Two Standards for Tile Mortar – Everyones a Winner

Green Building Standards-Green Product Standards and the Tile Industry

Locards Exchange Principle – Closer Look at Forensic Determination of Stains on Tile and Tile Assemblies

Thin Tiles – Concerns and Expectations

Optical Hazing on Polished Porcelain Tiles

Rectangular Tiles – How to Offset Certain Installation Challenges

USA – In Recovery We Trust

Green Side of Tiles

2009

Tile – the Environmental Pioneer

Down and Not-so-Dirty Truth About Ceramic Tile and Microbes

Intimate Product Knowledge is the Key to Tile Floor Upgrades

US Ceramic Tile Market Update – First Half of 2009

Tile Abrasion – ASTM C1027 and Possible Upcoming Changes

Using Ceramic Tile Makes it Easy to be Green

Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson

When Selling Tile, Successful Dealers Focus on the Finished Floor

Building Green with Tile

2009 TCA Handbook Addresses Current Hot Topics in Building Design

Expanded Look into Large Format Tile Part 2

Large Format Tile – A Wide Demand for Narrow Grout Joints

2008

New Tile Manufacturing Standard Reflects Modern Market Trends and Tile Testing

Frost Resistance Equals Freeze-Thaw Testing

Cracked Tile – Common Causes and Misconceptions

Rectifying the Misconceptions Associated with Rectified Tile and Narrow Grout Joint Installations

Glass Tile – Ancient Art Form, Expanding Applications – What Guidelines Apply

Is It Really Porcelain

2007

State of the Industry Overview – U.S. Ceramic Tile Market

Updates to an American Method for Measuring Coefficient of Friction

Whats Different About Testing Glass Tiles

Porcelain in the Ceramic Tile Industry

Warpage, Lippage, and Related Challenges

Deflection Reflection – 2007 Handbook Language Simplifies Substrate Load Considerations

Stone Testing Provides Valuable Information and Technical Solutions

Seven New Handbook Methods for 2007

Jack is Outside the Box – Providing Custom-Designed Product Performance Testing

Where and Wear

2006

Reinforcing – Tips you Can Bed On

Testing Answers Material Performance Questions

New ANSI Standards for Glass Mosaic Tile Installation Published

Caught in a Niche – Tips on Installing Accessory Items

Glazed and Confused – Heres a Look at the Terminology and Technology

Pass the Salt Please – Some Notes on Efflorescence

2005

Ceramic Tile in an Exterior Installation

Tiling Over Vinyl – Some Helpful Hints

Quest for Up-to-Date Installation Guidelines – 15 New Methods in the 2005 Handbook

Tile Testing – What it Means for You

Bathroom Tile and Grout – A Few Tips on Keeping Them Clean

Lippage and Warpage – What You Need to Know

Common Causes of Grout Problems

2004

Examination of Tile for Defects