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Ceramic Porcelain Tile Color Trends at Coverings 2022 in Las Vegas, NV to see the latest tile colors, shapes and designs Read More

Ceramic was propelled by the residential market last year, but it still faces challenges. Read More

Natural, handmade materials with highly tactile textures that are charmingly imperfect add warmth and comfort to spaces. Tiles replicate the appearance of rustic stone, pitted concrete, textural brick, wicker and wood grains to add textural interest to surroundings.  Read More

Tile’s durability and waterproof capabilities make this category ideally suited for outdoor uses. New designs, colors and constructions allow tile to be used creatively across a wide variety of applications from inside pools to outdoor kitchens. Here is a look at some tile products being used to bring high-design outdoors.  Read More

Investing in employee engagement is vital for every company. Our industry must always be committed to an employee recruitment and engagement process. This part of running our businesses cannot be a reactive process. Part of the leadership solution to improve engagement levels is connecting the employee experience to more meaningful client relationships. Read More

After eight years, Ceramics of Italy will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in Las Vegas, Nev. from April 5-8 for Coverings. More than 100 Italian brands producing cutting-edge ceramic tile and installation products will showcase their latest collections inside the Italian Pavilion, organized by Confindustria Ceramica, and located in the Central Hall. At the center of it all, the Ceramics of Italy booth (Booth C6433) will offer a meeting point and hospitality hub for attendees while showcasing innovative applications using Italian tile. Read More

For some years now, the tile industry has focused strongly on large-format ceramic materials, thanks to the introduction of slab pressing technologies. These advancements have resulted in the creation of formats of up to 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) in length and a wide variety of thicknesses, ranging from 3mm to 20mm. With this technology, all of the intrinsic characteristics of ceramic tiles are maintained and some of its properties are even improved. These new formats and thicknesses allow for a myriad of new possibilities in architecture and interior design, particularly when refurbishing or renovating the interiors and exteriors of commercial buildings. Read More

More than 140 single-family, multifamily, interior design, remodeling and community projects were honored this month at the 2021 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) ceremony at the 2022 International Builders’ Show, hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in Orlando. The awards are sponsored by Monogram, and the media partner is Professional Builder. Read More

Five notable and refreshing Ceramic Porcelain Tile and Natural Stone trends are leading the hard surface industry throughout 2022, and MSI has revealed its Top Design Trends for the year including some of the newest on-trend products within hard surface. These five trends explore subtle colorways, natural tones, unique textures, ultra-high-definition inkjet prints and durable waterproof products made for active lifestyles and design that speak to wellness. Read More

Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, announced the top 10 tile trends for 2022. The tile trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings, Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain (ASCER)/Tile of Spain and Tile Council of North America (TCNA).  Read More