Ceramic tile is composed of a range of naturally-occurring minerals found in abundance all over the world. Each ingredient of ceramic tile has a unique technical property and undergoes robust testing by a raw material supplier to ensure a high level of quality for the long-lasting performance of the fired, finished product.
2024 marks the 10th year of the Coverings Rock Stars – An Emerging Leaders Program and underscores the show’s decade-long commitment to fostering industry growth by honoring exemplary young leaders in the tile and stone industry.
TCNA Members Donate Tiled Doghouses to Homeless Pets Foundation
Showcasing tile’s remarkable elegance, versatility, and style, 14 members of Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA) generously donated one-of-a-kind, handcrafted tiled doghouses to the Homeless Pets Foundation at Coverings.
Tile of Spain Proudly Announces its Participation at Coverings 2024
Tile of Spain triumphantly announces its return Coverings as more than 60 Spanish ceramic manufacturers prepare to exhibit at the 34th annual edition of the show.
The Importance of Experiencing Italian Ceramics First-Hand
In a world increasingly dominated by digital interactions, the need to gain direct, first-hand experience has become an integral part of communication and marketing.
Have you considered that how you manage your tile tools affects how you manage your time? It's a similar thought process to how you go about cutting tile. Those who are Qualified Labor constantly think about how to manage time. After all, time is money.
We find it especially significant that Earth Day, April 22, was the first day of Coverings 2024! A study by the Carbon Leadership Forum reported approximately 30% of all global carbon emissions are attributed to the building sector, with at least 8% resulting from the manufacturing of construction materials. This puts the flooring industry in a pivotal position to lead the discussion about sustainable building practices.
Not too far below the ground, the Yellowstone supervolcano’s persistent geothermal heat stokes iconic geysers, boiling mudpots, and colorful hot springs. A body of magma resides about 3 miles below the surface of Yellowstone National Park. The hot rock warms the groundwater, which then travels upward along faults, dissolving minerals from the surrounding rock as it passes by.
