Color blocking is making bold moves in tile design, and we’re here for it. Rooted in modern art and fashion, design’s color-block approach uses fields of color to create visual contrast, structure, and flow. Pair the technique with ceramic tile, and a surface becomes a design statement.
In the heart of Reston Town Center, a mixed-use development near Washington, DC, a grand fountain has been the centerpiece of an open plaza since 1990. A bronze statue of Mercury, the Roman god of commerce and travel, crowns the ornate structure and draws the eye upward—creating enough visual interest to distract from the toll time has taken on the fountain below.
Slip Resistance, Part 1: Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Testing
When it comes to flooring, every step matters. Whether it’s in a busy commercial space, an industrial facility, or someone’s home, the slip resistance of a flooring material plays an important role. One of the key factors to consider when evaluating slip resistance is Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF).
What a Pyrite Wall Failure Teaches You About Proper Tile Installation
Here we have a pyrite wall failure, but also a valuable lesson. What do you think it teaches about proper tile installation. Explore best practices for achieving quality results and learn how Certified Tile Installers (CTIs) approach every project with precision.
The Innovation and Vision of Spanish Ceramics: Highlights from Cersaie 2025
More than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from the Spanish delegation recently traveled to Bologna, Italy to debut emerging innovations at Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings.
Each year, Cersaie serves as the launchpad for the world’s most significant new ceramic tile collections. Here, leading producers unveil their finest creations, offering an exclusive preview of tomorrow’s emerging design trends. A closer look at the Italian ceramic tile industry’s latest products reveals how closely their design and development align with today's contemporary living spaces.
TSP – now known as Tile Solutions Plus – is the celebrated industry conference that brings together all the different segments of our industry – manufacturers, distributors, and contractors. Taking place October 27-29, it’s designed to give industry members time to network and forge advantageous new bonds with each other against a backdrop of motivational speakers and educational sessions.
A.R.T. 2025: The Tradition of Technical Excellence, Creativity and Community Continues
The third annual Artisans Revolution in Tile Training (A.R.T.), designed for tile pros with 5+ years of experience, introduced a few changes this year but remained focused on its core: teaching mosaic design, templating, pre-mounting, custom work, and image creation.
Your Front-Row Replay: Coverings 2025 On-Demand Recordings
If you weren’t able to absorb every moment of Coverings 2025 in Orlando, or if you simply wish to relive the action, we’ve got you covered. Whatever your purpose, two powerful on-demand channels are now live on the Coverings website: 2025 session recordings and podcast recordings.
