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Ceramic Tile is a healthy & durable material for any space

Ceramic tile is made of naturally occurring materials and is a healthy choice for indoor air quality and the sustainable choice for green building. With countless options for color, shape, and style, ceramic tile is a versatile design material that can reflect any inspiration you may have, as well as providing high durability and value for applications indoors and out.

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Ceramic tile offers key benefits when used in a wide range of applications spanning numerous industries. Learn more using the tools below to understand the advantages of specifying ceramic tile materials for different projects, including superior design options, cost comparisons, material transparency, and sustainability features for LEED credits.

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Ceramic tile is a long-lasting, highly resilient material for use in projects of all kinds. From beautiful design elements in a home, to incredibly durable flooring material for a hotel lobby, tile is an advantageous choice for a wide range of uses.

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Explore our rich resources and tools to assist with specifying ceramic tile materials for commercial and residential projects.

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

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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…

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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…

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