Five Reasons to Reject Vinyl Flooring — CEH Fact Sheet
Two-page fact sheet from the Center for Environmental Health based on their report, “Flooring’s Dirty Climate Secret.” Download PDF
Flooring’s Dirty Climate Secret — CEH Report
A report from the Center for Environmental Health quantifying carbon dioxide emissions and toxic chemicals used in vinyl flooring manufacturing. Download PDF See also a two-page fact sheet on the report prepared by the CEH.
Sustainability 101 Glossary
The 2025 Flooring Sustainability Summit included a pre-summit Sustainability 101 workshop centered around these glossary terms. Download PDF
Green Squared® Certification Steps
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
Flooring Sustainability Briefing 2024
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
What Grout Should I Use?
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
Using Industry-Wide Guidance for Ceramic tile, Mortar, and Grout Ingredient Reporting
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…
Life Cycle Cost Analysis — Flooring Coverings Comparison Report
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 Cost Analysis Summary Chart
Life-Cycle Costs for various floor finishes (per square foot)
COV24 Wellness & Sustainability Wall Why Tile Resources
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
Material Ingredient Guide
This guide is a resource for manufacturers to use when providing the content and chemical makeup of their products.
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.
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 seventeen 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.