Cultures fuse beautifully in Japandi design, a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics. This East-meets-West look is a natural fit for ceramic tile, a material matching Japandi's simplicity, durability, and natural beauty.
Slab Revolution: Innovative New Uses for Large-Format Ceramics
Large-format ceramic slabs are experiencing a surge in popularity with no signs of slowing down. The Spanish tile industry is expanding its range of large-format options to include slabs exceeding 10 square feet in surface area, with at least one side measuring over 120cm — further fueling the momentum of this growing trend.
Bathroom design has become a crossroads of inspirations, functions, and stylistic expressions, with proposals shaped by diverse needs and constantly evolving forms, materials, and languages. Within this multifaceted landscape, we've identified four well-established trends that stand out for their ability to respond to the needs of designers and users with consistency, character, and vision.
The Coverings 2025 panel session, “Fostering Collaboration Between General Contractors and Tile Contractors for Project Success,” offered a wealth of knowledge on how trust, communication, planning, and technology can lead to stronger partnerships and better project outcomes.
If you think that warped tile isn't acceptable, we're here to help you understand what is and what isn't within industry standards. You see, there are two key categories to consider: inherent (actual) warpage, which occurs naturally during manufacturing, and excessive warpage, which falls outside acceptable limits and may indicate a problem.
When people engage with a beautifully designed place, they aren’t always aware of the myriad details that went into making it harmonious. They just know a space feels good to be in. They wouldn’t realize, for example, that when they wander through the lobby of 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., they are walking on stone that underwent a complex dry lay at a fabricator’s facility in Turkey during the pandemic. Nor would they know the difficulties of creating curved walls or building solid cubic stone steps.
Murals Enliven a Space, but Take Special Skills to Install
Murals on walls or floors bring spaces to life, convey a message, or act as giant canvases for art. Whether installing a hand-crafted mosaic or a pre-designed image or pattern, glass and tile mural installers need to employ a range of skills, from design to prep work to installation itself.
Supporting Sustainable Building with IPA Laboratories
With the recent release of LEED v5, the latest version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s leading green building standard, manufacturers and designers face more rigorous sustainability benchmarks around materials transparency, energy performance, and urban heat island mitigation.
At Coverings 2025, we honored 22 outstanding projects that demonstrated spectacular craftsmanship and creativity in the use of tile and stone. Each week this summer, we’re highlighting these breathtaking CID Award-winning projects on the Coverings blog.
From Wow to What’s Next: Coverings 2025 → Coverings 2026
Nearly 25,000 tile and stone professionals gathered in Orlando for inspiration, innovation, and global connection at Coverings 2025. From product debuts to packed conference rooms and show floor tours, the energy at this year’s show was undeniable.
