One of life’s many joys is basking in sun-soaked sand. That’s where this week’s tile trend takes our countdown to Coverings 2025.
Ceramic tile in sandy hues takes center stage, offering timeless neutrals from warm whites to creamy tans to buttery browns. These natural shades enhance the versatility of ceramic tile, effortlessly complementing any décor style.
Marco Mularoni is the New Chair of Ceramica Faetano and Del Conca USA
A few days after the early death of dearly loved Chair of Ceramica Faetano S.p.A. and Del Conca USA Paolo Mularoni, and just a few hours after his funeral, attended on 26 February by hundreds of shocked and grief-stricken mourners, the Del Conca Group management has already unanimously resolved on a reorganisation of the company with the aim of ensuring continuity.
Sustainability, Adaptability, and Livability: The Three Tenets of Design for the Home of the Future
Coverings 2025 is fast approaching, and one of the big questions always answered at each show is what’s emerging in the future of surface materials. At the 2025 show, a new feature in The Coverings Lounge will deep-dive into what materials in the home of the future could look like, with an immersive exhibit exploring I.C.E. House: Interconnected Changeable Environments.
Metropolitan Ceramics’ QuarryBasics® Ironspot – The Preferred Choice for Demanding Projects
Unique and specifiable, QuarryBasics® Ironspot tiles are designed with heavy use, functionality, and visual appeal in mind, featuring a subtle salt-and-pepper appearance while maintaining a dynamic coefficient of friction ≥ .60.
Ironspot tiles are available in two sizes and three popular colors, each with a ½-inch thickness for added strength and performance. The combination of durability, slip-resistance and aesthetics makes QuarryBasics® Ironspot the ideal choice for the most demanding jobs.
Tile of Spain Companies Present the Latest Ceramic Innovations
Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain last month for the 41st edition of CEVISAMA, the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. This year’s fair was held from February 24 – 28, 2025 at Feria Valencia, located in Valencia’s center city.
How do you deal with expansion joints in an installation that is non-linear? You can't ignore them or you'll wind up with a nasty surprise. You can't necessarily change your tile layout so your movement joint is linear. So, what can you do?
PROFLEX® Products – Trusted Leader & Community Parter Pledges to Give Back to Veteran’s & Children
Since 2003, PROFLEX® has been a trusted leader in the flooring/building industries, specializing in sound control, waterproofing, crack isolation, mortars, and adhesives. Dedicated to advancing industry standards, PROFLEX® actively participates in committees and focus groups to enhance performance, promote best installation practices, and advocate for sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions. With the introduction of the Liberty Series, PROFLEX® continues its mission to elevate industry standards and community impact. PROFLEX® will be donating a percentage of sales from each bag of Liberty thinset to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, and Valerie’s House. For more information, visit PROFLEX® Products, Inc.
Creating Something Great Together
A handmade tile ceramicist, along with designers, creatives, NTCA member installers, and manufacturer reps, came together to support a challenging tile project at the Nashville Zoo.
High-Visibility Michigan Medicine Hospital Built With Longevity in Mind
The construction of a new hospital for any community is a salient build that is unflinching in what it demands of builders. Shortcuts are not an option.
