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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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Common terms and definitions used in the tile industry
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EPD Sustainability Guide

An infographic guide to how tile delivers both performance and transparency in terms of sustainability, whether your project is residential or commercial. Learn more about Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) reports and how to understand a material’s environmental footprint. The tile industry has separate UL-certified EPDs for ceramic tile, mortar and grout, representing the majority of…

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. Packed with pointers for fulfilling Green Building criteria, including a guide to the EPD’s for ceramic tile, mortar and grout made in North America.

EPD Transparency Summary: Ceramic Tile

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

EPD: Ceramic Tile

A twenty-three page industry-wide report, certified by UL Environment, involving 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, certified by UL Environment, involving 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, certified by UL Environment, involving a comprehensive disclosure of the environmental impacts of North American made cement grout.

EPD: Italian Ceramic Tiles

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

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