Tile

Tile - a traditional building material millenia old - now made green instead of merely traditional through the use of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled materials: recycled glass and granite dust.

During the last ten years our manufacturers have worked to incorporate many different post-industrial recycled products into the tile's clay body in order to reduce landfill.

 

Crossville Tile - and their Commitment to the Environment

A member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Crossville, Inc. is committed to protecting the environment through our quality manufacturing processes and by offering recycled and environmentally friendly products.

Their waste-water policies exceed government standards and they have earned several citations for effective waste-water practices. In fact, water used in tile manufacturing is returned clean to its natural habitat.

They maximize use of natural gas, a clean burning, efficient fuel, which helps alleviate negative impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions, smog, acid rain and water pollution. Dust collection procedures not only allow them to limit air pollution, both inside and outside their plants, but allow them to reuse unfired raw scrap materials during manufacturing. While this reuse does not constitute recycling, it does minimize landfill deposits while conserving raw materials.

Crossville's EcoCycle is the first porcelain tile with certified recycled content. Scientific Certification Systems, an independent third party certifier of environmental claims, conducts regular audits of their innovative processes and assures that EcoCycle is in strict compliance.

Recognizing that sound environmental policies reach beyond manufacturing processes and product offerings into all business operations, they  have formed an Environmental Commitment Task Force comprising representatives from each of our operational units to evaluate current practices for efficiency and environmental impact and to recommend future innovations that will further establish Crossville as the environmental leader in the tile industry.

The impact of flooring materials on indoor air quality

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has become a critical concern to Design Professionals. We spend most of our lives at home or at work, and we now know that the environment in our home or workplace can affect our health and well-being significantly. Experts consider IAQ to be one of the top four environmental public health risks. These experts estimate that 30 to 60 percent of existing commercial buildings have IAQ problems.

 

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Porcelain Tile from American Florim

Porcelain tile is an excellent surfacing choice.  With its superior strength and heightened performance properties, it’s durable, natural and simple to maintain.  Also, it adds value to your home or workplace.

By definition, porcelain tile has a .5% or less water absorption rate.  Additionally, porcelain tile is rated based on common criteria, as are all tile products:  water absorption, strength, slip resistance, and resistance to scratch and abrasion.

As you search for the right product, consider where the tile will be used: kitchen, bath, living area, inside or out.  Project what kind of foot traffic will come through the area, and determine if there will be moisture or other elements.  Also, if anyone in the family has special needs, factor those into your selection; slip resistance will be of particular concern.
 
Tile adds value to any space, so treat your selection as a true investment.  Today’s tile products come in unique sizes and shades, with decorative trims, mosaics and finishing touches.  A beautiful tile installation is not only enjoyable for you, it’s a motivating factor for potential buyers when you are looking to resell.  Select and install wisely now, and go for the mosaics and trims to complete a custom look.  You’ll reap dividends for years to come.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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