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May 2025

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CC Newsletter Why Tile May 2025

Words Matter: An Introduction to Tile Terminology

The ceramic tile industry relies on an important set of publications that help define best practices and tile project specifications. While different organizations and committees write these publications, they all build on specialized terminology unique to the tile industry.

Speak the Language
CC Newsletter May 2025 - Anchored In Stone

Anchored in Stone

Rising skyward with 515,000+ sq ft of mixed-use space—offices, a health club, and a meetinghouse for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—95 State at City Creek is a marvel of efficient architecture, engineering, and construction, fitting snugly into limited downtown space and blending visually with its closest neighbors.

See Stone in Action
CC Newsletter May 2025 - Tile Winners

Tile Competition Winners Announced at Coverings 2025

The Ceramics of Italy International Press Conference, held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 as part of Coverings, culminated with the award ceremony for the winners of the 2025 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, marking another record year of exceptional projects that push the boundaries of Italian tile design.

Meet the Winners

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

See You, Next Year!

Hurok Marble CC Newsletter (1)

Thank you for visiting us at Coverings! We truly appreciate you taking the time to stop by our booth and learn more about our products and services.

 

Marble tile and pavers bring timeless elegance and natural beauty to any space. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications, they offer durability, sophistication, and unique veining that enhances aesthetic appeal.

 

Hurok Marble is committed to delivering superior quality in every slab, tile, and paver. With over 40 years of expertise, we source from our own quarries and utilize advanced technology to produce marble that meets the highest standards.

CC Newsletter May 2025 - Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain Companies Debut Cutting-Edge Innovations at Coverings 2025 

Nearly 80 ceramic companies from the Spanish delegation introduced their latest collections and products at Coverings 2025, North America’s largest and most significant international tile and stone exhibition and conference. Held in Orlando, FL from April 29 – May 2, 2025, this year’s show celebrated the innovation and industry leadership of Spanish manufacturers. 

Fresh from Spain
CC Newsletter May 2025 - Tile Letter

 The Miami Sandwich Leaves a Bad Taste in the Mouths of Customers Who Expect Quality Installs

The installation of ceramic tile is demanding work, but the results should be aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting, especially when the tile industry standards and best practices are followed. Unfortunately, some tile placers choose to create their own schemes that do not follow ANSI requirements, TCBA methods and details, and tile industry accepted best practices.

Spot the Red Flags

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

MeasureSquare Stone & Tile, now seamlessly integrated with MeasureSquare CRM

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It was a pleasure connecting with so many of you at Coverings! We unveiled the newest addition to our platform. Get our latest software, MeasureSquare CRM integrates with MeasureSquare Stone & Tile.

 

Complete your entire takeoff directly within MeasureSquare CRM, including countertops, waterfalls, and other cut-to-size areas. From there, bids, purchase orders, and work orders can be easily generated while tracking project status in real time.

 

You reduce manual data entry, communication gaps, and costly errors by housing all your takeoff data and project details within MeasureSquare CRM. Empower your sales team, streamline operations, and drive growth with the only trade-specific CRM built to mirror every step of your process.

CC Newsletter May 2025 - CTEF

CTEF Online Auction: June 9-15, 2025. Mark Your Calendar! 

Are you ready to stock up on tile installation tools, products, and materials? If so, please mark your calendar for the June 2025 CTEF Online Auction.

Get Ready to Bid
CC Newsletter May 2025 - CTEF 2

Offsets, Grout Joints and Customer Expectations

How will you next deal with offsets, grout joints, and customer expectations? You can officially find guidance and justification for avoiding a 50% offset in the TCNA Handbook.

Navigate the Nuance
Water Treatment Solutions
CC Newsletter May 2025 - Green Squared

Green Squared® Certification Steps

Green Squared®—the world’s first multi-attribute certification for tile and tile installation products. Certified by ANSI A138.1 and trusted in major green building programs including LEED, NAHB, and Green Globes.

Sustainability Starts Here
CC Newsletter May 2025 - Blog

Eye-Catching Booths Take Center Stage at Coverings 2025

If you walked the show floor at Coverings, you probably noticed a few booths that made you stop in your tracks—and for good reason! The annual Best Booth Awards have been announced.

Booths That Wowed
Coverings Show Floor

Save the Date!

A World-Class World Showcase of Tile and Stone

Coverings 2026
March 30 - April 2 | Las Vegas

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