The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is offering a complimentary copy of the 2009 TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation to attendees of Coverings 2009 in Chicago. The TCA Handbook, with over 100 methods for the installation of tile, is referenced in commercial and residential projects and used widely throughout the industry by architects, installers, and other tile professionals.

Two major additions to the 2009 Handbook address current hot topics in building design – accessibility and sustainability.

A new section on accessibility, written by TCNA staff at the request of the United States Access Board, provides accessibility criteria for tile installations. This section lists ways to make tile installations accessible and steps design professionals can take to minimize lippage and its effects.

Additionally, a new section on tile and the environment, written by TCNA’s Green Initiative Committee, is included. It contains information on how tile can contribute LEED® points to a project, 12 reasons to choose tile, an independent life cycle cost analysis of 17 floor coverings, and how tile is environmentally-friendly.

Coverings attendees are encouraged to pick up a complimentary copy of the Handbook at TCNA’s booth (#4718) in the North American Pavilion.

For information on ordering copies of the 2009 TCA Handbook in print or on a CD-ROM, visit www.tileusa.com, or call Tile Council at (864) 646-8453.