The 13th Annual Total Solutions Plus (TSP) will bring the ceramic tile industry together again to network and learn from each other November 6-8, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort outside of Palm Springs, California. 

Usage of 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers, particularly in outdoor living, has grown at a remarkable pace, creating a need for standardized product performance criteria upon which specifiers, installers, building owners, and consumers can rely. 

Supported by gains in the U.S. construction and housing markets and robust overall economic growth, U.S. ceramic tile consumption increased for the first time since 2018.

National Standard, ANSI A326.3, Now Requires Hard Surface Flooring Manufacturers to Provide Product Use Classifications Based on their Slip Resistance Properties

The scope of the standard will address the test methods and minimum requirements for field-fabricated shower tiling kits and prefabricated, tileable shower receptors, including the materials, physical characteristics, performance testing, markings and specification.

The University of Pittsburgh received an award from the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) to conduct testing that will allow them to build a model of friction performance with the long-term goal of innovating high-friction flooring to prevent occupational slips and falls. The TCNA will provide insight and facilitate the research, using its Product Performance Testing Laboratory.