News From the Tile & Stone Industry

June 2024

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Guide to Quarry Tile

A Guide to Quarry Tile

With many beautiful and durable ceramic tile options to choose from, you may have discovered quarry tile and wondered how it is different from other ceramic tile options. 

Tiled With Style
Outdoor Natural Stone

Natural Stone Plunge Pools + Outdoor Features Making a Splash

As homeowners continue investing in relaxing outdoor spaces, many are adding plunge pools and other features to their backyards. “The request we get most frequently is to install natural stone on the outside of their plunge pools.”

Rockin' Pools
Tile of Spain

"Isabel al Católica House" | A Tile of Spain Awards Winning Project

In Granada, Spain, No. 2 Edificio Isabel la Católica is a quaint apartment project designed by José María García de Paredes. Recently renovated by Agustín Gor, who carefully preserved key elements of García de Paredes' style.

Tile Triumph
Italian Ceramics

2024 Spring-Summer Tile Trend Report

For the world of ceramics, the Coverings event in North America every spring (as it happens in Autumn with Cersaie) is the privileged stage for the Italian ceramics industry to present the latest trends in the field of surfaces for the design of living and non-housing spaces 

Best Trends
Combating Crisis

Combating the Installation Labor Crisis: One Installer at a Time

The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is not just another organization; it’s a lifeline for the flooring industry. Our mission is to spotlight the opportunities within flooring, attract fresh talent, fund their education, and ensure these individuals secure rewarding careers.

Moving Floor-ward
Dazed & Glazed

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

 

Dazed & Glazed

Visually distinctive and boldly colored, Dazed & Glazed offers hand-made tiles for interior spaces. Alchemist and owner Brett Stern has developed a method to fuse a veneer of glass onto a ceramic tile surface with results to enhance and elevate the functionality, durability and aesthetics of any space. His tiles bring an explosion of luminescent hues and patterns to any interior, captivating all who see them.

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CID Award Winners

2024 CID Award Winner Spotlights

 At Coverings 2024, we honored 21 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. Check them out!

See the Winners
Ceramic Tile Professionals

A Roadmap to Becoming a Tile Professional

The roadmap to becoming a tile installation professional is not easy. With that being said, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is actively developing training to help you each step of the way as I detail in this article.

Mapping Success

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