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Learn about the definition, lifecycle impacts, and other elements of tile and related materials.

Tile is an incredibly versatile, durable and attractive material for interior as well as exterior surfaces. Its benefits are extensive, but it takes a better understanding of ceramic tile to really appreciate them. The resources in this section provide a deeper look at tile and its related materials to better inform the material selection process, identify unique advantages with tile, share educational content and offer transparent and unbiased reports about installation.

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Material Ingredient Guide

This guide is a resource for manufacturers to use when providing the content and chemical makeup of their products.

What Is Porcelain Tile and PTCA Certification?

Find out what Porcelain Tile PTCA Certification is by downloading this document.

A Healthy and Hygienic Choice White Paper

Share this document on the healthy benefits of porcelain and ceramic tile.

Healthy Benefits of Porcelain and Ceramic Tile Infographic

Share this infographic on the healthy benefits of porcelain and ceramic tile.

Health, Hygiene, and Cleanliness Benefits Poster

Download this poster for highlighting the health and hygiene benefits of ceramic and porcelain tile.

Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Heritage Foundation is an archival library dedicated to the preservation of ceramic surfaces and their history.

Guide to LEED v4 and Tile

LEED green building rating systems allow builders, owners, and tenants to evaluate the overall sustainability of their projects and gain points toward certification.

EPD Sustainability Guide

A guide to how tile delivers both performance and transparency in terms of sustainability, whether your project is residential or commercial.

Tile and Green Building Credits and Requirements

Green Building standards, codes and rating systems. Guide to get points, credits and compliance for ceramic tile.

Green Squared Certified

Go to GreenSquaredCertified.com to learn about Green Squared Certification, learn about Green Building Recognition and where to find certified products.

Life-Cycle Cost Study

Life-Cycle Costs for various floor finishes (per square foot)

TCNA: Tile Initiative

Collection of the latest TCNA bulletins and articles on current industry topics.

TCNA: Tile – The Natural Choice

An overview of ceramic tile’s performance and sustainability-related attributes.

EPD Transparency Summary: Ceramic Tile

Two-page snapshot of the data reported by the industry-wide EPD for ceramic tile made in North America.

EPD Transparency Summary: Cement Grout for Tile Installation

Two-page snapshot of the data reported by the industry-wide EPD for cement grout made in North America.

EPD Transparency Summary: Cement Mortar for Tile Installation

Two-page snapshot of the data reported by the industry-wide EPD for cement mortar made in North America.

EPD: Ceramic Tile

A twenty-three page industry-wide report, with a comprehensive disclosure of the environmental impacts of North American made ceramic tile.

EPD: Cement Mortar for Tile Installation

A fifteen page industry-wide report with a comprehensive disclosure of the environmental impacts of North American made cement mortar.

EPD: Cement Grout for Tile Installation

A sixteen page industry-wide report with a comprehensive disclosure of the environmental impacts of North American made cement grout.

EPD: Italian Ceramic Tiles

A twelve page industry-wide report, representative of average ceramic tiles and panels manufactured by Confindustria Ceramica’s member companies.

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