A flawless-looking exterior tile installation quickly became a total loss after extreme heat and wind caused catastrophic bond failure—underscoring the importance of respecting environmental conditions, manufacturer guidelines, and movement joint requirements on outdoor projects.
Nearly 90 industry leaders joined the TCNA Handbook Committee meeting, approving key updates set to shape the 2026 edition of the industry’s go-to tile guide.
After new tariffs on Indian goods, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile urges anti-dumping duties, citing ITC findings of harm to U.S. tile makers.
The Coalition's complaint targets three specific areas of Commerce's investigation: the department's handling of affiliates connected to major Indian exporters, its acceptance of new information during on-site verification processes, and its treatment of scrap materials in tariff calculations.
Basic flooring installation program instructors from various community and technical colleges gathered at the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) headquarters in Dalton, Georgia, for the first-ever Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) instructor training, taking place June 9 to 13.
The second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit expects 250 industry leaders in Washington D.C., says Bill Griese, deputy executive director Tile Council of North America. This year's focus: navigating federal policy uncertainty, standardizing "circularity" terminology, and launching design awards. The summit builds ongoing community dialogue beyond the two-day event, driving real marketplace alignment on sustainability efforts.
TCNA appointed Michael Kephart to lead Tennessee's ceramic tile workforce development project, partnering with eight major manufacturers. The initiative leverages Tennessee's $1 billion workforce investment to create training programs for the state's advanced tile manufacturing sector.
The Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile filed a federal court appeal challenging the Commerce Department's determination that Indian ceramic tiles aren't being sold below fair value in the U.S., despite finding countervailable subsidies and a trade commission ruling on material injury threats.
The leading professional associations in the architecture and interior design sector join forces with Obra Blanca to create a comprehensive industry platform, reinforcing Mexico's largest design event ahead of the October showcase.
