We’re continuing our celebration of National Tile Day and counting down to Coverings by highlighting another 2023 tile trend: cemented looks. If you’re getting deja vu, it’s because cement-look tile was trending in 2020 as well. But while 2020’s trend focused on the industrial-chic vibe of cement looks, 2023 is about the versatility of cement looks.
Seeking Ceramics: The 2023 “Passport to Creativity” Tour
Tile of Spain USA recently hosted a group of architects, interior designers and journalists in Valencia, Spain, for an educational and ceramic-centric experience on the annual “Passport to Creativity” Tour. During the trip, guests got an exclusive look at Spanish tile, not only from a design perspective but from a historic and fabrication vantage as well.
A Sneak Peek at the Products You’ll Discover at Coverings 2023
Every year, tile, stone, and design industry professionals attend Coverings to explore and experience the impressive array of new product introductions, trends, installation materials, tools, and technology from 1,000+ global manufacturers. Coverings 2023, taking place April 18-21 in Orlando, is no exception!
Probably the Quickest and Most Versatile Adjustable Pedestal in the World
SOLIDOR is a pioneer and manufacturer of adjustable pedestals. For more than 45 years, they have been perfecting their adjustable pedestal range. Their innovative products are available in 24 countries worldwide. Innovation isn't foreign to SOLIDOR - each year, they try to find newer and better solutions for supporting terraces. From quick installation to perfect finishes, their adjustable pedestals tick all the boxes. Use this link to learn more about their assortment of products.
Using Technology as a Powerful
Tool of the Trade
The profession of tile installation is such a wonderful contrast to our digitally-driven world. Amidst all the pervasive technology, there’s nothing that replaces the hands-on craftsmanship and artistry of a contractor skillfully using the tools of the trade. That’s why it’s an ironic twist that contractors today need to include digital-social-mobile solutions among those tools in order to manage and grow their businesses.
Coverings 2023: Excitement Soars to Pre-Pandemic Levels for Event
Back in the familiar and welcoming venue of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, excitement for Coverings 2023 is growing. Coverings 2023 is being held April 18-21, and preliminary reports indicate that attendance will meet or exceed goals established by the board and will approach 2019 levels, the last time the show was held in Orlando before Covid-19 impacted the trade show industry.
The New Watchwords of Bathroom Design: Cross-Cutting,
Eclectic & Multifunctional
Interiors and exteriors are becoming more and more interconnected, while outdoor furniture is increasingly suitable for use in indoor spaces such as living and dining rooms.
Continents don’t come of age all at once. Rather, they are assembled, piece by piece, through the long process of plate tectonics. Every continent has a core—or a ‘craton,’ as geologists call it – that serves as its original landmass.
A Game Changer: One-Stop Solution for Stone Countertop Takeoff and More
MeasureSquare Stone & Tile software is a game changer for stone countertop fabricators, distributors, and contractors. It delivers fast and accurate takeoff estimating, quote, slab layout optimization, and dry lay in a single software. Powerful for bidding on large commercial projects with multi-unit and floor/wall coverings. Compared to general takeoff software like Bluebeam, OnCenter, and others, it is designed for the stone, countertop, and tile trades. It treats material products with color, texture, splash, lam, and edge finishes as a whole structure. It provides vein direction matching and dry lay reporting for client approval or shop production. Visit MeasureSquare at Coverings, Booth #4391.
When to Avoid Hiring a Tile Contractor: 10 Warning Signs!
When hiring a tile contractor, you expect to have the work done right the first time. Unfortunately, you don't always have the benefit of seeing the contractor's work beforehand and realizing what you need to avoid. That's why we've put together these warning signs to help you avoid hiring a tile contractor who is poorly qualified and more of a tile "placer."
Ceramics of Italy Debuts “Giardino all’Italiana” at Coverings 2023
Ceramics of Italy is thrilled to return to Orlando, Florida, for the 33rd edition of Coverings. At the center of the Italian Pavilion, organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Association of Italian Ceramics), Ceramics of Italy will debut a brand new booth, designed by leading architecture and interiors firm HDR, that will serve as an inspiring display of Italian design, biophilia, and hospitality.
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