Published Articles

2016

North American “ThreePD”: an industry first!

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2015 U.S. Ceramic Tile Industry Update

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2015

OSHA’s “HazCom” Overhaul

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The January 2015 deadline for HPDs: did we survive?

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

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

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

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Focus on Leadership: Eric Astrachan

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

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2014 U.S. Ceramic Tile Industry Update

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2014

Sustainability Standard for Tiles

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The Latest with IgCC and Tile

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North American Tile EPD Draft Report Announced at Coverings 2014

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

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LEED Version 4 and Its Relevance to Tile

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

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When Quality is the Bottom Line, Find Certified Tile Installers

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Strong Recovery in the United States

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2013

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

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Ceramic Tile: A Strong Foundation for the Sustainable Future

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What to Consider When Specifying Tile for Green Applications

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

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

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

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Latest from the Green Building World

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

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Going Green, Going Global

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Thinset or Fruit Drink?

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

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Direct from Greenbuild: Examining Product Transparency Requirements in LEED v4

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Membranes in Steam Showers: Better Clarity on a Foggy Issue

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2012

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

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A World of Difference

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2012 TCNA Handbook Highlights Labor Qualifications

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Introducing the New Standard for Measuring Coefficient of Friction

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

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Ceramic Tile Green Guide

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

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2011

US Ceramic Tile Market Update – First Half of 2011

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Update on Today’s Evolving Sustainability Demands

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Ceramic Tiles Game Changing Transition

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Antimicrobial Tile – An Overview

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Photocatalytic Tiles – Uses and Limits

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2010 State of Ceramic Tile Industry and News from TCNA

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Making Sure Dead Load Doesn’t Kill Your Installation

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

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2010

Space Between – A Close Look at Grout Standards

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US Ceramic Tile Market Update – First Half of 2010

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With Two Standards for Tile Mortar – Everyones a Winner

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Green Building Standards-Green Product Standards and the Tile Industry

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

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Thin Tiles – Concerns and Expectations

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Optical Hazing on Polished Porcelain Tiles

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Rectangular Tiles – How to Offset Certain Installation Challenges

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USA – In Recovery We Trust

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Green Side of Tiles

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2009

Tile – the Environmental Pioneer

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

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Intimate Product Knowledge is the Key to Tile Floor Upgrades

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US Ceramic Tile Market Update – First Half of 2009

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Tile Abrasion – ASTM C1027 and Possible Upcoming Changes

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Using Ceramic Tile Makes it Easy to be Green

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Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson

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When Selling Tile, Successful Dealers Focus on the Finished Floor

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Building Green with Tile

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2009 TCA Handbook Addresses Current Hot Topics in Building Design

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Expanded Look into Large Format Tile Part 2

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Large Format Tile – A Wide Demand for Narrow Grout Joints

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2008

New Tile Manufacturing Standard Reflects Modern Market Trends and Tile Testing

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Frost Resistance Equals Freeze-Thaw Testing

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Cracked Tile – Common Causes and Misconceptions

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

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

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Is It Really Porcelain

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2007

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

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Updates to an American Method for Measuring Coefficient of Friction

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Whats Different About Testing Glass Tiles

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Porcelain in the Ceramic Tile Industry

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Warpage, Lippage, and Related Challenges

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Deflection Reflection – 2007 Handbook Language Simplifies Substrate Load Considerations

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Stone Testing Provides Valuable Information and Technical Solutions

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Seven New Handbook Methods for 2007

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

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Where and Wear

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2006

Reinforcing – Tips you Can Bed On

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Testing Answers Material Performance Questions

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New ANSI Standards for Glass Mosaic Tile Installation Published

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Caught in a Niche – Tips on Installing Accessory Items

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

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Pass the Salt Please – Some Notes on Efflorescence

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2005

Ceramic Tile in an Exterior Installation

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Tiling Over Vinyl – Some Helpful Hints

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

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Tile Testing – What it Means for You

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

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Lippage and Warpage – What You Need to Know

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Common Causes of Grout Problems

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2004

Examination of Tile for Defects

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