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International Product Assurance Laboratories

Name: International Product Assurance Laboratories
Address: 100 Clemson Research Boulevard, Anderson, SC, 29625, US
Telephone: +18646468453

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TCNA Laboratory is now International Product Assurance Laboratories! Do you have an innovative product?

The TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory offers unparalleled service to our customers. In addition to ceramic, glass, and stone tile testing, our services include testing concrete products such as pavers, tiles, and slabs, all countertop surfacing materials, and composite materials such as LVT, LVP, and rigid core products. We also offer testing for materials used in the installation of hard surface floor and wall coverings. Our team of engineers and scientists can develop customized testing programs for your needs.

10/29/2026

Join Katelyn Simpson, Director of Laboratory Services at IPA Laboratories, at Tile Solutions Plus 2026 for the breakout session:

The Contractor’s Best Insurance Policy for Every Large Project

Katelyn will join industry experts to discuss why independent tile and material testing before installation can help identify potential issues early, verify compliance with industry standards and reduce costly problems on large-scale projects.

November 3, 2026
2:30–3:30 PM
2nd Floor: Poinciana 3–4

See you in Miami!

10/28/2026

A new way to search, verify, and source PTCA Certified Porcelain Tile is coming soon.

The new PTCA Database will make it easier for specifiers, distributors, retailers, and buyers to explore certified collections and confirm certification before making a selection.

As the official third-party testing laboratory for PTCA, IPA Laboratories provides the independent testing behind the certification process, helping verify that products meet the required performance criteria.

More transparency. Easier verification. Greater confidence in every specification.

Coming soon.

10/26/2026

Behind every product that reaches the market, there’s a commitment to quality, consistency and trust.

We’re proud to support East Fork, an American tableware manufacturer, with testing that helps strengthen quality assurance and confidently bring more products to market.

Thank you to Mark Bell, Technical Director at East Fork, for sharing his experience working with IPA Laboratories.

10/14/2026

Sustainability is rarely defined by a single claim.

Green Squared® takes a multi-attribute approach, helping manufacturers support sustainability claims with independent verification while giving specifiers a clearer, more reliable way to evaluate products.

More transparency. Better differentiation. More informed material decisions.

Because responsible specification starts with looking at the whole picture.

10/05/2026

What makes a tile porcelain? It comes down to water absorption. 💧
Under ANSI A137.1, porcelain tile must have a water absorption of 0.5% or less when tested according to ASTM C373.
⚖️ Weigh → 💧 Saturate → ⚖️ Weigh Again
The Porcelain Tile Certification Agency (PTCA) program takes it one step further, providing independent verification that products labeled as porcelain meet this requirement.
Porcelain is more than a label. Verify it.

09/25/2026

Paris’ zinc rooftops are part of the city’s identity. But recent heatwaves are revealing a new reality: the materials that shape our cities can also intensify the heat experienced within them.

Paris is already exploring green roofs, shading systems and reflective cool roofs to reduce surface and indoor temperatures. At one municipal school, a white roof coating was associated with an average indoor temperature reduction of 3°C (5.4°F).

This is where Solar Reflectance Index testing matters. SRI helps determine how effectively a surface reflects solar energy and releases absorbed heat, supporting more informed material decisions.

Because a material can look reflective without delivering the thermal performance a project needs.

Read the full article at https://hubs.la/Q04ymJrd0.

09/24/2026

A lead screening result can get your attention, but it doesn’t tell the whole story.

Screening methods can indicate that lead may be present, but determining how much lead can actually be released from a glazed ceramic surface requires a laboratory test.

In this video, Katelyn Simpson explains why understanding the difference between detection and leachability matters when evaluating ceramic tile and tableware.

Want to learn more about the different test methods?

Read the full article on the IPA Laboratories blog:
Lead in Ceramic Tile and Ceramic Tableware? Why the Right Test Method Matters.
https://ipalaboratories.com/lead-in-ceramic-tile-and-ceramic-tableware-why-the-right-testing-matters/

CeramicTile Tableware

Special thanks to The Lead Lady for helping bring attention to this topic and raising awareness about the potential presence of lead in ceramics and surfaces we live with every day.

09/23/2026

Solar Reflectance Index and Light Reflectance Value may sound similar, but they answer very different questions.

LRV measures how much visible light a surface reflects.

SRI looks at how a surface responds to solar energy and heat.

Different properties. Different tests. Different data.

Understanding the difference helps manufacturers and specifiers request the right testing for the performance they actually need.

09/22/2026

What does “surface performance” actually mean?

There is no single test or data point that tells the whole story.

Slip resistance, abrasion, stain resistance, chemical resistance and thermal shock are just a few ways to evaluate how a surface may perform under real-world conditions.

The right testing approach depends on the product, its intended use and the performance question you need to answer.

At IPA Laboratories, we help manufacturers identify and conduct the appropriate testing for their materials and applications.

09/21/2026

Sustainability goals only create impact when they can be translated into measurable, verifiable actions.

One of the key conversations coming out of the Flooring Sustainability Summit is the need for clearer, more reliable ways to evaluate sustainability across the flooring industry.

Green Squared® provides a multi-attribute framework that helps manufacturers verify sustainability commitments and gives specifiers more confidence when evaluating products.

At IPA Laboratories, we support manufacturers through the Green Squared® certification process.

Learn more about Green Squared® Certification with IPA Laboratories.

Address

100 Clemson Research Boulevard
Anderson, SC
29625

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18646468453

Website

http://www.IPALaboratories.com/

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