TCNA Lab Expands Testing and Research in Response to Global Health Concerns
Tile Council of North America's (TCNA) Product Performance Testing Laboratory has a long history of microbiological testing and research on ceramic tiles and other floor and wall coverings, including ground-breaking research on photocatalytic antimicrobial surfaces and the antimicrobial effects of various metal oxides in glazes. Due to increased testing inquiries during the COVID-19 pandemic, the TCNA lab is expanding its microbiology-based services to meet the industry's growing and ever-changing needs for relevant, up-to-date product testing and analysis.
New services include antiviral testing to determine the survival rates/duration of viruses on different surface materials and the efficacy of common household cleaners to disinfect these surfaces. TCNA will also be joining the ASTM task force for developing surrogates for the SARS-CoV-2 virus for testing purposes.