First Tile Products Certified Under ANSI Standard

Anderson, SC, April 5, 2012 -- After five years developing an all-encompassing multi-attribute sustainability standard for tile and tile installation materials, the first certified sustainable products have been announced.

Cumulatively, eight major manufacturers of tile and installation materials have hundreds of products that are already certified or will be certified by the start of Coverings on April 17, with more of their products still in the evaluation process and expected to earn certification this year.

At least six additional manufacturers have started the certification process for hundreds more products that are expected to be certified within the year.

According to Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America, “This early adoption, within just a few months of the passage of the Green Squared ANSI standard, is a clear indication of the commitment North American manufacturers have made to sustainable manufacturing and sustainable products, in many cases starting years ago when conversations began regarding an industry standard for sustainability."

Only those products independently evaluated and certified by a third party may bear the Green Squared Certified mark.

Manufacturers with products already certified are Crossville, Ironrock, and Porcelanite Lamosa. Additionally, Daltile, Interceramic, Laticrete, Mapei, and Marazzi expect to receive notification of product certifications within the next two weeks.

Bonsal American, Florida Tile, Quarry Tile Company, StonePeak, TEC, and Vitromex expect to have Green Squared Certified products by year end.

Green Squared is the industry standard for sustainable tile and tile installation products. It takes a multi-attribute, balanced approach by establishing criteria for environmental and social issues alike.

Products covered by Green Squared include ceramic and glass tiles, grouts, mortars, trowelable membranes, polymer additives, backer boards, underlayments, and crack isolation and waterproof membranes.

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