Tile resources for commercial building and design projects.

Green Squared®—the world’s first multi-attribute certification for tile and tile installation products. Certified by ANSI A138.1 and trusted in major green building programs including LEED, NAHB, and Green Globes. Download PDF    

In response to the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability, marked by more rigorous standards and growing demand for eco-conscious building materials, the Flooring Sustainability Summit gathered participants to be at the forefront of change. Download PDF    

Use this general guide from the National Tile Contractors Association to better understand what your professional tile contractor will consider when assisting you in selecting the best grout for your project. Download PDF    

Highlighted in the Tile Council of North America’s Material Ingredient Guide are four steps toward material ingredient transparency: Inventory, Screening and Assessment, Disclosure, and Optimization. Following these steps can support ceramic tile, mortar, and grout manufacturer efforts in developing material ingredient reports that satisfy common A&D criteria, through which there is an opportunity for product…

The Tile Council of North America commissioned an independent consultant, Emily Lorenz, PE, F-ACI, to conduct a Life Cycle Cost Analysis study. There are several methods available to evaluate and compare the economic performance of products or systems. For this study, life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) is used to compare 18 flooring types. An LCCA is…

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

This bulletin from the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) outlines considerations to look for when selecting a tile contractor. The difference between trained, experienced installers and inexperienced installers is noticeably reflected in their work, and the difference between a quality contractor and a deficient one is reflected in their service and business operations. Download…

A leaking tiled shower can be the result of an unqualified person performing the work. A leaking shower can damage other areas of the bathroom or even the room below the shower. There are multiple reasons why this could happen. Download PDF

Download this PDF of the six Wellness & Sustainability Wall panels at Coverings 2024, which includes links to the Why Tile technical resources shown on the panels. Download PDF

Some flooring materials may have ingredients that can irritate certain health concerns. This chart summarizes which flooring materials are free of occupant health concerns.

Ceramic tile does not contain the chemicals found in some other floor coverings that are receiving increased attention for their possible adverse health effects.

Qualified tile contractors have the verifiable experience and use proper methods and materials. But how do you know your contractor is qualified?

Use this guide as a starting point to create a one-of-a-kind ceramic tile design.

Learn everything you need to know in order to choose tile for your next project.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This 17-page industry-wide report takes a comprehensive look at the environmental impact and the life cycle of ceramic tile from Spain.