Mission Statement
Our mission statement sums up the purpose of the CTMA in one sentence - Promoting the use of concrete tile products through research, educational activities and marketing. This is the prime focus of all of our activities.
Precast concrete tiles have been called the pretty face of concrete, however, they are more than that as they combine both form and function. These tiles are seen, admired and walked on, yet to the majority in the construction industry and the ultimate consumer, they are an unknown commodity. By and large, both segments are unaware of the myriad options and advantages concrete tiles offer that are not available in other types of tiles. Examples include, the solid feeling and durability of concrete that provides a floor that absorbs sound and retains the room temperature while providing fire resistant protection. The purpose of the CTMA is to educate!
CTMA member manufacturers guarantee their products meet and exceed the new high specification standards for concrete tiles developed by the CTMA after an extensive testing program. The ultimate consumers can rest assured that they are purchasing only premium grade concrete tiles from these manufactures as part of CTMAs Q-Tile quality assurance program. To insure all Q-Tile production maintains these high standards, they are random tested quarterly by an independent testing laboratory. The purpose of the CTMA is research!
Along with the correct installation, ease of maintenance is an extremely important issue with all floor covering products. Specific specifications covering both of these subjects in depth have been developed by the CTMA and are available upon request. To learn more about these exciting products and new developments, request your free copies of our newsletter, Concrete Tile Tales. The purpose of the CTMA is to market the advantages of concrete tiles.