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Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, released today a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023. A robust lineup of complementary learning opportunities, including live demonstrations, curated show floor tours, interactive sessions and partner education, will span all tile and stone industry segments. Read More

As the days become shorter and the cool nights trickle in, Mother Nature makes her chilly presence known with a change in season. And just as the outside world begins its cozy transition, we see a similar shift in the colors, textures and details used to decorate interior spaces. Read More

When it comes to tile installations, homeowners have an abundance of design decisions to make and, despite the visual impact grout has on the final project, it isn’t often at the forefront of consumers’ minds. Understandably so: Grout was originally created to protect the edges of tile. It wasn’t until the mid-1980s that it started to earn a reputation as a niche design feature. Only then did consumers begin to realize just how pivotal it could be aesthetically. Read More

Blush at the thought! Consumers aren’t being shy about a desire for a fresh start this year. Interior designers and manufacturers are answering the call with a fresh take on a warm neutral: blush. Sherwin-Williams has selected a blush hue as its 2023 color of the year. Likewise, Farrow & Ball, the iconic wallpaper and paint brand has issued 11 new colors — their first new colors in four years — and three of the 11 fall solidly in the blush hue. And, we’ve seen other big brands, such as Valspar and Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart, identifying blush as a major decor inspiration. Read More

Consumers now automatically assume their floors will be waterproof, given the constant upgrades in quality and technological innovations in the industry. With the expectation that this flooring will be durable and remain intact under any spill or splash, it’s imperative that RSAs specify the true promise of waterproof-branded products and what is warrantied. Read More

Tile is a “forever” surface: It’s versatile, functional and durable. It performs in style, variety, trend and price point — both in residential and commercial spaces. “Tile is the most durable flooring available on the market today,” said Paulo Pereira, senior merchant for MSI. “It’s the one product that doesn’t even come with a ‘wear warranty’ as it simply doesn’t need one.” Read More

Blush at the thought! Consumers aren’t being shy about a desire for a fresh start this year. Interior designers and manufacturers are answering the call with a fresh take on a warm neutral: blush. Sherwin-Williams has selected a blush hue as its 2023 color of the year. Likewise, Farrow & Ball, the iconic wallpaper and paint brand has issued 11 new colors — their first new colors in four years — and three of the 11 fall solidly in the blush hue. And, we’ve seen other big brands, such as Valspar and Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart, identifying blush as a major decor inspiration. Read More

Fall has arrived, and with it comes all the charms of this enchanting time of year. We’re celebrating the change of the season with fall-inspired ceramic tile! Incorporate these tile styles in your home for looks you will love year-round! Read More

The declining U.S. housing market has finally caught up with the domestic kitchen and bath industry causing dollar sales growth to slow. Dollar sales gains, however, are being held up by rising prices as manufacturers pass through rising material, labor and transportation costs. Read More

Distributor sales have been tallied to reveal the nation’s Top 25 U.S. distributors of 2021. See the ranking below. Top 25 Distributors of 2022 Sales in millions 2022 sales projected; 2021 sales final Read More