April 18-21, 2023 | Orlando, Florida USA

Online New Product Gallery

By submitting a product for the gallery, your company consents to the terms below. 

Terms:

Products must qualify as new as defined below:

A product qualifies as new if it is manufactured or exclusively distributed by a company and was introduced to the marketplace since April 8, 2022, the last day of Coverings 2022.

OFFICIAL RULES

Set forth below are a list of rules (the “Rules”) applicable to the Online New Product Gallery being sponsored by International Tile Exposition, a joint venture t/a Coverings (“Coverings”). By submitting any materials to Coverings for use with respect to the Online New Product Gallery (the “Materials”), you acknowledge and agree to each of the following terms:

You must be a Coverings 2023 exhibitor to enter new products in the Online New Product Gallery. If you submit more than one product into the online gallery, all rules below apply to all product entries.

“New” means the product must have been first sold at any level of distribution since April 8, 2022. All new product entries are subject to approval. Coverings reserves the right to remove/disqualify any product that it believes does not qualify as new.

The number of product submissions per exhibitor is limited to (7) seven.

There is no entry fee to submit a product for the Online New Product Gallery.

All submissions must be received by Monday, February 27, 2023.

The Online New Product Gallery will be available online on the website and mobile app.

Coverings may in its sole discretion elect not to include a product in its 2023 Online New Product Gallery.

You grant a perpetual royalty free license to Coverings for the use of the Materials as part of the Online New Product Gallery.

Coverings may make any stylistic edits to submission entries that it deems to be appropriate, in its commercially reasonable judgement.

Any legal dispute relating to these Rules or the Online New Product Gallery will be resolved by Arbitration in Arlington, Virginia before a single arbitrator under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

In no event shall the aggregate liability of Coverings to you with respect to the Online New Product Showcase exceed US $500.00.

In no event shall any joint venture member of Coverings have any direct liability to you with respect to the Online New Product Gallery with your recourse being limited solely to the assets of Coverings.

Monday, April 17

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

  • Location: S220, South Concourse & N220, North Concourse
Whether you need to still register or simply need to pick up your show badge, swing by registration when you first arrive at Coverings 2023 to gain access to the show floor and all educational opportunities. onPeak, Coverings official hotel provider, will also be on hand in the South... Read More

    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    • Location: S330D, South Concourse
    Learn the fundamentals of being a professional and successful architectural sales representative. This course will explain and dissect the ingredients to developing a “Bulletproof Specification,” which are specifications resistant to value engineering and substitutes. Discover how to identify and target architects and projects that are likely to require a substantial amount... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Presenter
    Mr.  Donato Pompo CTC CMR CSI CDT MBA
    President
    University of Ceramic Tile and Stone
    Presenter
    Vince Moiso MBA
    Principal and President
    Oceanside Glasstile
    • Partner Education

    Tuesday, April 18

    6:45 AM - 10:30 AM

    • Location: North & South Entrances

      7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

      • Location: S220, South Concourse & N220, North Concourse
      Whether you need to still register or simply need to pick up your show badge, swing by registration when you first arrive at Coverings 2023 to gain access to the show floor and all educational opportunities. onPeak, Coverings official hotel provider, will also be on hand in the South... Read More

        8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

        • Location: S230C, South Concourse
        Join our annual discussion with international tile experts to learn the latest trends and preview where the tile industry is headed next. With a focus on health & wellness, sustainability, timeless luxury, and outdoor spaces, learn how the latest tile designs, techniques, and materials can transform and inspire. Limitless opportunities... Read More
        Speaker(s)
        Moderator
        Ms.  Alena Capra CMKBD
        Industry Ambassador, Coverings
        Alena Capra Designs
        Presenter
        Mrs.  Kristin Coleman
        Senior Vice President | Marketing Rep
        Novità | Ceramics of Italy
        Presenter
        Ms.  Roxanne Morris
        PR | Marketing
        Tile Council of North America | Why Tile
        Presenter
        Mr.  Ryan Fasan
        Technical Consultant | Builder
        Tile of Spain USA | Crest Craftsmen
        • Materials & Trends
        • Location: S230E, South Concourse
        Join NTCA members and other industry professionals for this unique “ask me anything” session. This open discussion will allow contractors, specifiers, retailers, and more to ask questions of expert consultants on everything from managing projects and teams, to best practices and fixing failures....
        Speaker(s)
        Presenter
        Mr.  James Woelfel
        Principal, JG Woelfel & Associates, Tile and Stone Consultants
        President, Artcraft Granite, Marble and Tile Company
        Presenter
        Mr.  Martin Brookes City & Guilds London Institute
        President
        Heritage Marble & Tile and Tile Inspection Services
        Presenter
        Mr.  Nyle Wadford
        President
        GACA Group and Neuse Tile Service
        • Installation & Fabrication

        8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

        • Location: S222 (Destination Lounge), South Concourse
        Sponsored by the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), the new Distributor Lounge provides tile, stone, and flooring distributors a quiet place to conduct one-on-one meetings or to simply relax and recharge when they need a break from doing business on... Read More
        • Networking

        9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

        • Location: S230C, South Concourse
        What is the current state of the natural stone industry? Learn first-hand how industry leaders and peers are addressing matters ranging from government regulation, competing product challenges, and forecasting market growth. Don’t arrive expecting a simple PowerPoint presentation, as this session is entirely focused on lively discussion and responding to... Read More
        Speaker(s)
        Moderator
        Mr.  Jim Hieb CAE
        CEO
        The Natural Stone Institute
        Panelist
        Buddy Ontra
        Owner
        Ontra Stone Concepts
        Panelist
        Mr.  Duane Naquin
        Owner
        Stone Interiors
        Panelist
        Mr.  Evan Cohen
        President/CEO
        Quality Marble & Granite
        Panelist
        Jeff Erickson
        Founding Partner - Chief Operations Officer
        Cutting Edge Countertops
        Panelist
        Katie Jensen
        President, Owner
        Triton Stone Group
        • Installation & Fabrication
        • Location: S230E, South Concourse
        Today’s sustainability market requires environmental transparency, standardized environmental performance, and human health optimization pertinent to product ingredients. Further elevating these demands is the conversation around carbon emissions. Green building products and projects are increasingly scrutinized based on embodied carbon, and North American companies are more pursuant of “carbon neutral” and... Read More
        Speaker(s)
        Moderator
        Mr.  Bill Griese
        Deputy Executive Director
        Tile Council of North America
        Panelist
        Ms.  Teresa McGrath
        Chief Research Officer
        Healthy Building Network
        Panelist
        Vaclav Hasik PhD, LEED AP
        Program Director
        Building Transparency
        Panelist
        Mr.  Wes Sullens LEED Fellow, LEED AP
        Director, LEED
        U.S. Green Building Council
        Panelist
        William Paddock EP GHG
        Managing Director
        WAP Sustainability
        • Materials & Trends

        10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

        • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
        Join the NTCA training team as they discuss the importance of substrate preparation on exterior installations and demonstrate the use of different materials to bring surfaces into tolerance....
        • Show Floor Stages

        10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

        • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
        The Art Tile Village is a popular destination at Coverings year after year. Located in the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Pavilion, this space is dedicated to artisans who keep old world traditions alive by crafting handmade art and specialty tiles. Attendees will find one-of-a-kind decorative tiles and accents... Read More
          • Location: North & South Halls
          Explore 9 miles of tile, stone, and machinery located throughout the North and South Halls of the Orange County Convention Center. The Coverings 2023 show floor features nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 35+ countries, dazzling international pavilions and displays, 3 dynamic educational stages, numerous live demos and activation areas, and countless... Read More
            • Location: Booth 4209
            The Coverings Lounge continues to be a must-see destination on the Coverings show floor. In addition to offering a place for attendees to network and relax and hosting the popular happy hours featuring valuable prize giveaways, The Coverings Lounge will focus on the four key show tenets – Health &... Read More

              10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

              • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
              • Show Floor Stages

              10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

              • Location: North & South Entrances

                11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                • Show Floor Stages

                11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                Ceramic tile is widely known as a sustainable and healthy material, but based on what criteria? This session discusses how the North American ceramic tile industry measures embodied carbon from cradle to grave and reports its impact via industry-wide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and the product category rules supporting them,... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Mr.  Mark Swanson
                North Central Regional Director
                International Masonry Institute
                Presenter
                Mr.  Scott Conwell
                Director of Industry Development
                International Masonry Institute (IMI)
                • Materials & Trends
                • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                Back by popular demand are the Coverings Contractor Tours! Join the NTCA as they take you around the show floor to see the latest tools, equipment, and allied products for contractors, installers, retailers, distributors, and specifiers. Learn from manufacturers as you view products and services to help you on your... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Tour Leader
                Jim Olson
                Assistant Executive Director
                National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)
                • Tours
                • Location: S230C, South Concourse
                What natural stone colors, textures, and finishes are treading this year? Join this panel of natural stone professional designers to discuss what natural stone is moving and how best to plan for your customers’ needs. Learn about the stone trends, textures and finishes that are currently popular and how to... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Moderator
                Karen Roe Speaker & CEU Instr
                Owner
                Countertop & Cabinet Concierge LLC
                Panelist
                Jonathan Lambert
                Director of Showroom Products and Merchandising
                Triton Stone Group
                Panelist
                Mr.  Vincenzo Spina Building Engineer
                Engineer | Stone Consultant
                Stonex Consulting
                Panelist
                Yumila Soto
                Interior Designer
                Visual Studio Plus
                • Materials & Trends

                11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                • Show Floor Stages

                11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

                • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                Join this short, Brain fitness 101 training to learn how to thrive amid stress. ...
                Speaker(s)
                Coach
                Gianna Vallefuoco
                Artist, Tile Contractor, Mindfulness Teacher
                Vallefuoco Contractors
                • Coverings Lounge Education
                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                This session covers three specific types of seams including Gluing Miters: Facedown with Clamps; Gluing Miters: Face Up with Tape; and Deck Seams & Butt Joints. Learn now to perform each specific seam and get your questions answered about each technique. Review basic color matching theory and seam finishing... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Bradley Tuck
                Integra Adhesives
                Presenter
                Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
                Owner
                Malisani Inc.
                • Show Floor Stages

                11:50 AM - 12:10 PM

                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                • Show Floor Stages

                12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

                • Location: South Hall Lobby, across from registration
                Speaker(s)
                Host
                Mr.  Rick Church
                Executive Director
                Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance
                • Podcast Studio
                • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                Join Woody Sanders and his team from DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, as they create a raised pedestal system for outdoor use, live on the show floor. Tuesday through Thursday at noon, Woody and his team will build the 11' x 11' pedestal system using outdoor pavers to... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Mr.  Woody Sanders CTI #1295 ACT#22
                President
                DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, Inc.
                • Coverings Lounge Education

                12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

                • Location: Booth 2118
                Swing by the Coverings Beer Garden in Booth 2118, to grab an ice cold beer or soda. This is a great spot to take a break and network with other tile and stone industry pros in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Cheers!...
                • Networking

                12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                • Show Floor Stages

                12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                Is your shop’s pipeline strong enough to withstand the pressure of a recession? Learn how to build a sales engine to drive profitability and create a more defensible business. Uncover top fabricators’ tactics to keep their pipeline full of quality opportunities and rapidly increase sales (B2C/B2B)....
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Justin Shaw
                Founder
                Stone Fabricator Elite
                • Show Floor Stages

                12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                There is a lot of negative attention currently being directed at the vinyl flooring industry. Anti-plastic news headlines are flooding social media, including from well-known organizations such as the Center for Environmental Health, the Healthy Building Network, and others. Additionally, the Feb. 2023 Ohio train derailment caused a massive release... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Kathy Meyer MBA
                Director of Marketing
                Tile Council of North America
                Presenter
                Ryann Coyle
                Marketing Communications
                International Product Assurance Laboratories
                • Show Floor Stages

                12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

                • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                As featured in the Pantone View color forecast, the theme titled “the Art of Living” offers inspiration, clarity, and meaning to future color trends, providing direction on design and color palettes. This report clearly defines consumers’ needs and motivations in a challenging time. Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman, Executive Director of... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Ms.  Leatrice Eiseman CSA
                Executive Director
                Pantone Color Institute and the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training
                • Materials & Trends

                12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

                • Location: S320F, South Concourse
                Glass tile is a popular choice for consumers, designers, and specifiers for both commercial and residential installations. Traditionally produced and offered in mosaic patterns, glass tile is becoming popular in larger formats. Recently, glass tile panels have been introduced in large formats, opening a whole new market opportunity for tile... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Henry Boyle
                Trainer
                National Tile Contractors Association
                Presenter
                Mr.  Julio Velez BS Architecture
                Director of Sales
                SICIS The Art Mosaic Factory
                Presenter
                Mr.  Mark Heinlein CTI 1112
                Training Director
                National Tile Contractors Association
                Presenter
                Matt Welner CTI 1276
                Trainer
                National Tile Contractors Association
                • Installation & Fabrication

                12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                • Show Floor Stages

                12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                This presentation will dive into the world of business ownership and risk management. Marc Rosenkrantz will share insights and tips on how fabricators and anyone else in the business world can protect themselves from potential risks and exposures. We'll cover important topics such as property insurance, risk transfer programs, workers... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Marc Rosenkrantz CCIC, CRM, CIC, AAI
                President
                Schechner Lifson Corproation
                • Show Floor Stages

                1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

                • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                In 2022, the NTCA Reference Manual added an entire chapter on Pre-Mounting Mosaics to its annual compendium of tile installation information. This chapter details three techniques that mosaic artists can use to consolidate multiple pieces of tile into a rigid piece that forms a flat, level surface regardless of varying... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Angie Re
                Owner
                Unique Mosaics LLC
                Presenter
                Joshua Nordstrom
                Owner
                Tierra Tile LLC / CTI
                Presenter
                Lee Callewaert CTI
                Owner/Sr. Artisan & Craftsman
                Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc
                • Art Tile Village
                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                Handmade Tile is often thought of as only for backsplashes. The presentation aims to highlight new and old projects using handcrafted tiles made by ARTO. ARTO is used to restore historic buildings and use in mass on new projects to add old-world charm machines cannot. ...
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Armen Alajian
                Head Cook a.k.a. CEO
                ARTO Brick & CA Pavers
                • Show Floor Stages

                1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

                • Location: South Hall Lobby, across from registration
                You won't want to miss The Tile Happy Hour, a live podcast hosted by two industry experts, John Tudisco and Craig Cahoon. This podcast will cover everything you need to know about advancements and the future of the tile industry, including worldwide trends in tile, style, and design. But that's... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Host
                Craig Cahoon
                Technical Director
                TileBar
                Host
                John Tudisco
                Sr. Architectural & Design Sales
                TILEBAR
                • Podcast Studio

                1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                Merkrete National Technical Manager, Brett Mauney, discusses the leading cause of call backs to tile jobsites: grout issues. He will outline the many issues that cause undesired grout work results, and then reveal the grout technologies developed to combat them....
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Brett Mauney
                National Technical Manager
                Merkrete
                • Show Floor Stages

                1:40 PM - 2:10 PM

                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                • Show Floor Stages

                1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                Interest rates have doubled. Housing starts have slowed dramatically. Some fabricators are already seeing sales drop off and are battling pricing pressures. We'll discuss how to craft an effective business strategy that will not only help fabricators survive whatever is coming but can also help them thrive in these... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Ed Young
                Head Coach
                The Fabricators Coach
                • Show Floor Stages

                2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

                • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                Brenda Lusher of Mizner Tile Studio will use the Majolica technique to hand paint tiles in the Art Tile Showcase at Coverings 2023. Colorful glazes will be meticulously applied by brush onto a bisque tile previously coated with an off-white, Majolica, glaze. Once the designs are complete, the tiles will... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Brenda Lusher
                President
                Mizner Tile Studio
                • Art Tile Village
                • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                Learn how to bounce back from setbacks, model a growth mindset, and lead others to harness their inner grit....
                Speaker(s)
                Coach
                Gianna Vallefuoco
                Artist, Tile Contractor, Mindfulness Teacher
                Vallefuoco Contractors
                • Coverings Lounge Education
                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                About Us How it began Merola Timeline Today's Environment Merola Tile Distributors Our Ethos - culture Our Brand - our specialty Why Merola - products Community Service Why it's a pillar How we contribute ...
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Mr.  John Merola
                CEO
                Merola Tile Distributors of America (SomerTile)
                • Show Floor Stages

                2:10 PM - 2:40 PM

                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                • Show Floor Stages

                2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Jim Callaghan
                GranQuartz
                • Show Floor Stages

                2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                • Location: NSI, Booth 4092
                Attend the Fabricator Trends Tour to learn how to best evaluate stone products and machinery on the show floor. Attendees will learn how to ask focused questions to get the answers they need to ensure that the product or machine performs as anticipated and will provide the expected results....
                Speaker(s)
                Tour Leader
                Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
                Owner
                Malisani Inc.
                • Tours
                • Location: South Hall Lobby, across from registration
                The CEO (Conversations Entrepreneurs Opportunities) Podcast -- This episode will focus on the current state of the economy, how that is impacting the flooring industry and how you can plan for success through uncertain times. We will discuss how you can plan more frequently and forecast properly by challenging your... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Host
                Vince Moiso MBA
                Principal and President
                Oceanside Glasstile
                • Podcast Studio
                • Location: Tour Counter, South Hall Lobby, outside S222
                Explore the latest luxury tile and stone trends during this can’t-miss show floor tour with leading luxury and celebrity interior designer Michelle Workman, and luxury marketing expert Christopher Ramey. Learn about new products and opportunities to deliver the beauty and luxury your clients demand....
                Speaker(s)
                Tour Leader
                Mr.  Christopher Ramey
                President
                The Home Trust International / Affluent Insights
                Tour Leader
                Michelle Workman
                President
                Michelle Workman Interiors
                • Tours

                2:40 PM - 3:10 PM

                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                • Show Floor Stages

                3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

                • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                Make time at Coverings 2023 to see artisans keeping old word traditions alive as they decorate and glaze tile in this must-attend demo. Attendees will be able to ask the artisans questions one-on-one and learn tricks of the trade in this laid back and creative setting. It’s an experience you... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Karim Motawi
                Director of Marketing and Sales
                ALVA Surfaces
                • Art Tile Village
                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                The moment to learn the potential of Brazil's natural stones. Did you know that: •Brazil has the largest geodiversity in the world? •More than 95% of the water used in production is totally reused? •The production residues are destined to licensed or reused deposits? •More than 43% of the energy... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Felipe Ruback
                Stone Consultant
                CENTROROCHAS
                • Show Floor Stages
                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                As glass tile’s use in pools, spas, and water features continues to grow in popularity, so does the misinformation surrounding product specification, installation materials and methods. This session will provide the basics of what to look for when specifying glass tile for pools and the materials and methods to achieve... Read More
                Speaker(s)
                Presenter
                Mr.  David Fatula
                Director of Technical Services
                Island Stone
                • Show Floor Stages

                3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

                • Location: North & South Entrances

                  3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

                  • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                  • Show Floor Stages

                  3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

                  • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                  Speaker(s)
                  Presenter
                  Stu Rosen
                  MB Stone Care
                  • Show Floor Stages

                  3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

                  • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                  Rock star today, legend tomorrow? Join Wally Adamchik, Founder, FireStarter Speaking and Consulting, as he presents his take on how you go from today's Rock Star to tomorrow's Hall of Famer. Gain insight into how to develop your leadership skills and navigate the next steps in your professional journey. This... Read More
                  Speaker(s)
                  Presenter
                  Wally Adamchik CSP, CMC
                  President
                  Firestarter Speaking and Consulting
                  • Coverings Lounge Education

                  3:30 PM - 5:30 PM


                  3:40 PM - 4:10 PM

                  • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                  Pamper yourself while the NTCA training team demonstrates how to use pedestals in actual installations and discuss the benefits to these type installations in contrast to some adhered installations....
                  • Show Floor Stages

                  3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

                  • Location: South Hall Lobby, across from registration
                  In the work van, on the way to the job site or on the way home, you and your help really do have the deepest and most educational discussions. Whether it be on the way in and you talk about a personal issue or success, or on the way home... Read More
                  Speaker(s)
                  Host
                  Oakley Corbin
                  Owner
                  Corbin Tile Co.
                  • Podcast Studio

                  4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

                  • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                  The COVID pandemic brought attention to outdoor living spaces more than ever before. There is a big trend in the industry right now to expand outdoor design. That requires products that can withstand freeze/thaw conditions and rapid ambient temperature changes. This is where Oceanside Glass & Tile products exceed expectations.... Read More
                  Speaker(s)
                  Presenter
                  Vince Moiso MBA
                  Principal and President
                  Oceanside Glasstile
                  • Show Floor Stages
                  • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                  Stop by to watch and learn about the historic tile making process using the methods developed by Henry Chapman Mercer and the Moravian Tiles Works. The demonstration will show and explain the step-by-step handmade process of pressing tiles using both stamp/press molds and brocade/cavity molds. Wet clay will be cut... Read More
                  Speaker(s)
                  Presenter
                  Jesse Pham
                  The TileWorks of Buck County
                  Presenter
                  John Mellor
                  The TileWorks of Buck County
                  • Art Tile Village

                  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                  • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                  The Coverings Rock Stars – an Emerging Leaders Program – honors the best and brightest young talent in the tile and stone industry. Since its inception, the program has recognized dozens of young leaders who have connected at Coverings through mentorship and networking opportunities. The program underscores Coverings mission to... Read More
                  • Networking
                  • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                  Quartzite is a beautiful building material. With that beauty comes unique fabrication and installation techniques. Join the Natural Stone Institute and Stone World Magazine as we discuss the world of geological quartzite. During the session, we will discuss the geology, fabrication, and installation practices that provide the best product application... Read More
                  Speaker(s)
                  Presenter
                  Mr.  Mark Meriaux
                  Accreditation and Technical Manager
                  Natural Stone Institute
                  Presenter
                  Scott Higginbotham
                  Principal
                  Stone Treat LLC
                  Presenter
                  Stu Rosen
                  MB Stone Care
                  • Show Floor Stages

                  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

                  • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                  It’s our favorite time of day – happy hour! Connect and network with other tile and stone industry pros while enjoying refreshing beverages in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Cheers!...
                  • Networking

                  4:10 PM - 4:40 PM

                  • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                  • Show Floor Stages

                  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

                  • Location: North & South Entrances

                    Wednesday, April 19

                    7:15 AM - 10:30 AM

                    • Location: North & South Entrances

                      7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

                      • Location: S220, South Concourse & N220, North Concourse
                      Whether you need to still register or simply need to pick up your show badge, swing by registration when you first arrive at Coverings 2023 to gain access to the show floor and all educational opportunities. onPeak, Coverings official hotel provider, will also be on hand in the South... Read More

                        8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                        • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                        Natural stone is nearly perfect as a building material in its natural state and has proven its durability over the centuries. Combine these attributes with knowledge that the industry has committed to lowering environmental impacts, being socially responsible, and aligning with green building programs. Most design teams already agree that... Read More
                        Speaker(s)
                        Presenter
                        Katherine Teel
                        VP Marketing / Business Development
                        Continental Cut Stone
                        Presenter
                        Mrs.  Sarah B Gregg
                        Marketing Director
                        Natural Stone Institute
                        • Materials & Trends
                        • Location: S230C, South Concourse
                        Understanding the affluent is key to penetrating the wealth market. Based on a proven methodology, this session will review the various levels of wealth and dissect the behaviors of each demographic. Then Ramey will provide solid tools so you can drive revenue from this key market opportunity. ... Read More
                        Speaker(s)
                        Presenter
                        Mr.  Christopher Ramey
                        President
                        The Home Trust International / Affluent Insights
                        • Workforce & Profits

                        8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

                        • Location: S222 (Destination Lounge), South Concourse
                        Sponsored by the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), the new Distributor Lounge provides tile, stone, and flooring distributors a quiet place to conduct one-on-one meetings or to simply relax and recharge when they need a break from doing business on... Read More
                        • Networking

                        9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                        • Location: S230C, South Concourse
                        The luxury business model is one to which many brands and individuals aspire. What is luxury and how important is selling luxury in the tile and stone, kitchen and bath categories? What are the latest developments and innovations in the luxury design product space? How can you retain and/or secure... Read More
                        Speaker(s)
                        Moderator
                        Mr.  Christopher Ramey
                        President
                        The Home Trust International / Affluent Insights
                        Panelist
                        Breda Kellner
                        Partner
                        Paris Ceramics
                        Panelist
                        Michelle Workman
                        President
                        Michelle Workman Interiors
                        Panelist
                        Mrs.  Suzi Portugal
                        Vice President of Design and Sourcing
                        Mosaic Companies
                        • Materials & Trends
                        • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                        Join National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) trainers and NTCA contractor members as they feature case studies of successful installations of porcelain and glass tile as well as natural stone on exterior application. Product trends in varying formats, sizes, and thicknesses will be discussed, and new technology and installation systems will... Read More
                        Speaker(s)
                        Presenter
                        Mr.  Martin Brookes City & Guilds London Institute
                        President
                        Heritage Marble & Tile and Tile Inspection Services
                        Presenter
                        Mr.  Woody Sanders CTI #1295 ACT#22
                        President
                        DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, Inc.
                        • Installation & Fabrication

                        10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

                        • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                        • Show Floor Stages

                        10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                        • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                        The Art Tile Village is a popular destination at Coverings year after year. Located in the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Pavilion, this space is dedicated to artisans who keep old world traditions alive by crafting handmade art and specialty tiles. Attendees will find one-of-a-kind decorative tiles and accents... Read More
                          • Location: North & South Halls
                          Explore 9 miles of tile, stone, and machinery located throughout the North and South Halls of the Orange County Convention Center. The Coverings 2023 show floor features nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 35+ countries, dazzling international pavilions and displays, 3 dynamic educational stages, numerous live demos and activation areas, and countless... Read More
                            • Location: Booth 4209
                            The Coverings Lounge continues to be a must-see destination on the Coverings show floor. In addition to offering a place for attendees to network and relax and hosting the popular happy hours featuring valuable prize giveaways, The Coverings Lounge will focus on the four key show tenets – Health &... Read More

                              10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

                              • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                              • Show Floor Stages

                              10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

                              • Location: North & South Entrances

                                11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                                Recent supply chain analysis uncovered significant gaps in the reporting about “luxury” vinyl flooring manufacturing. The amount of carbon and toxic chemicals used and released is alarming. Join this session and learn about this research and the implications of flawed vinyl flooring Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and how the... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Moderator
                                Mr.  Daniel Marvin
                                Director of Product Standards and Sustainability
                                Schluter Systems North America
                                Presenter
                                Ms.  Teresa McGrath
                                Chief Research Officer
                                Healthy Building Network
                                • Materials & Trends
                                • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                                Back by popular demand are the Coverings Contractor Tours! Join the NTCA as they take you around the show floor to see the latest tools, equipment, and allied products for contractors, installers, retailers, distributors, and specifiers. Learn from manufacturers as you view products and services to help you on your... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Tour Leader
                                Jim Olson
                                Assistant Executive Director
                                National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)
                                • Tours
                                • Location: S230C, South Concourse
                                This interactive forum is an excellent opportunity to discuss with your fabricator colleagues many of the challenges involved in the market. The session will include three breakout groups (Technical, Business Administration, and Marketing) where fabricators will discuss top challenges in each area. Participants will then reconvene for a facilitated discussion... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Moderator
                                Mr.  Mark Meriaux
                                Accreditation and Technical Manager
                                Natural Stone Institute
                                Panelist
                                Mr.  Chris Guadagnoli
                                Founder/Director
                                Stone Tile Group
                                Panelist
                                Jeff Erickson
                                Founding Partner - Chief Operations Officer
                                Cutting Edge Countertops
                                Panelist
                                Mr.  Shayne Hogenmiller
                                General Manager
                                Southeast Stone
                                • Installation & Fabrication

                                11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

                                • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                                Are you a restless overthinker? Join Gianna Vallefuoco, NTCA 5-Star Contractor and Mindfulness Teacher in this class for all humans to learn how to settle their minds....
                                Speaker(s)
                                Coach
                                Gianna Vallefuoco
                                Artist, Tile Contractor, Mindfulness Teacher
                                Vallefuoco Contractors
                                • Coverings Lounge Education

                                11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

                                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                This presentation will compare the many adhesive chemistries used in the stone fabrication and restoration industry, including epoxy, polyester, and acrylic. Newer chemistries including polypoxy, urethanes, and urethane hybrid systems will also be covered. The presentation will focus on the comparative properties of these chemistries and will highlight the pros... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Paul Klees
                                Sales/Tech
                                Bonstone Materials Corporation
                                Presenter
                                Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
                                Owner
                                Malisani Inc.
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

                                • Location: South Hall Lobby, across from registration
                                Adhesives are an essential component of fabrication. In this edition of ISFA’s Behind the Surface podcast, Bradley Tuck will be sharing his expertise and experience to provide you with insights for adhesive success. In addition to discussing best practices to avoid failures, we will be sharing tips that are specific... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Host
                                Nancy Busch AKBD
                                Executive Director
                                International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA)
                                • Podcast Studio
                                • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                                Join Woody Sanders and his team from DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, as they create a raised pedestal system for outdoor use, live on the show floor. Tuesday through Thursday at noon, Woody and his team will build the 11' x 11' pedestal system using outdoor pavers to... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Mr.  Woody Sanders CTI #1295 ACT#22
                                President
                                DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, Inc.
                                • Coverings Lounge Education

                                12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

                                • Location: Booth 2118
                                Swing by the Coverings Beer Garden in Booth 2118, to grab an ice cold beer or soda. This is a great spot to take a break and network with other tile and stone industry pros in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Cheers!...
                                • Networking

                                12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

                                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                                Lightweight and waterproof boards for tiled shower walls has become a standard in the industry, however, many of these boards incorporate polystyrene as their core. Polystyrene is brittle, damages easily during transport and is very difficult to recycle and, thus, represents a large portion of landfill waste. Profilitec... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Greg Gelston
                                President
                                Profilitec Corporation
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

                                • Location: S230C, South Concourse
                                Do you know the key metrics and controls to focus on while managing your business vs. running and reacting to it? Financial strength is everything in running a business and you need to understand the crucial indicators that will allow your company to be proactive in identifying trouble ahead to... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Mr.  Matthew Saltzman MBA
                                CEO
                                Louisville Tile
                                • Workforce & Profits

                                12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

                                • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                                For the past several years, the NTCA training department has worked with porcelain tile manufacturers to provide training and education on the proper installation of gauged porcelain tile panels in commercial and residential projects. In this session, case studies will detail what goes into specification, design, and installation of these... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Moderator
                                Mr.  Alex Bachrach
                                Publisher
                                Architectural Record/BNP Media
                                Panelist
                                Mr.  Bart Bettiga
                                Executive Director
                                National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)
                                Panelist
                                Mr.  Pasha Starykov CTI, ACT, CSTI
                                Owner
                                Star Tile & Stone, LLC
                                Panelist
                                Mr.  Steven Clem FAIA, ASID, IIDA
                                Principal
                                TVS
                                • Installation & Fabrication

                                12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

                                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                In this informative session you’ll learn the right way to care for your surfacing products, but most importantly you’ll gain insight on ways long-term maintenance can provide an ongoing revenue stream for your fabrication business. ...
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Frank Sciarrino
                                President
                                Granite Gold Services, Inc.
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

                                • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                                In 2022, the NTCA Reference Manual added an entire chapter on Pre-Mounting Mosaics to its annual compendium of tile installation information. This chapter details three techniques that mosaic artists can use to consolidate multiple pieces of tile into a rigid piece that forms a flat, level surface regardless of varying... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Angie Re
                                Owner
                                Unique Mosaics LLC
                                Presenter
                                Joshua Nordstrom
                                Owner
                                Tierra Tile LLC / CTI
                                Presenter
                                Lee Callewaert CTI
                                Owner/Sr. Artisan & Craftsman
                                Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc
                                • Art Tile Village
                                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                                Wait...Now, there's no need for demolition! Up until now, the only way to fix this before your builder, plumber, tile setter, interior decorator or worse, the customer found out, was to jackhammer it free, relocate it and then re-mud it. Doing so might easily cost anywhere from hundreds to thousands... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Keith Frank
                                Inventor/Owner
                                Tile Plus
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                1:10 PM - 1:50 PM

                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

                                • Location: South Hall Lobby, across from registration
                                Welcome to the latest episode of the Behind the Surface podcast where we dive into the topic of building a sales engine to drive business growth. In today’s uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to have a strong sales pipeline that can withstand economic pressures and keep your business... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Guest
                                Justin Shaw
                                Founder
                                Stone Fabricator Elite
                                Host
                                Nancy Busch AKBD
                                Executive Director
                                International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA)
                                • Podcast Studio

                                1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

                                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                                "City Skin" project by Pagoda-Build is taking natural stone paving to another aesthetic level by introducing unique color combinations, choosing premium Vietnamese materials (granite, basalt and marble), and applying advanced processing techniques. We have noticed that by combining these materials in certain artistic patterns, outstanding aesthetic results can be achieved. ...
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Mr.  Andrii Izhevskyi
                                Sales & Marketing Director
                                PAGODA-BUILD VIETNAM TRADING AND LOGISTICS CO., LTD
                                • Show Floor Stages
                                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                What is the best blade for cutting marble, quartzite, or other stones? Are pre-mixed color cartridge adhesives better than mixing by eye? What other tools should be considered? This presentation will cover the selection process for shop and installation tools and chemicals. Come away with a plan to select the... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Blake Christensen
                                CEO
                                Valley View Granite
                                Presenter
                                David Huber
                                Sales Manager
                                Alpha Tools
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                1:50 PM - 2:10 PM

                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

                                • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                                Brenda Lusher of Mizner Tile Studio will use the Majolica technique to hand paint tiles in the Art Tile Showcase at Coverings 2023. Colorful glazes will be meticulously applied by brush onto a bisque tile previously coated with an off-white, Majolica, glaze. Once the designs are complete, the tiles will... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Brenda Lusher
                                President
                                Mizner Tile Studio
                                • Art Tile Village
                                • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                                Join mindfulness teacher and NTCA 5-Star Contractor, Gianna Vallefuoco, for this introduction to breathing, a pocket tool for dealing with angry people and de-escalating the mind in heated moments. Learn to literally (and chemically) shake it off....
                                Speaker(s)
                                Coach
                                Gianna Vallefuoco
                                Artist, Tile Contractor, Mindfulness Teacher
                                Vallefuoco Contractors
                                • Coverings Lounge Education
                                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                                There is a lot of negative attention currently being directed at the vinyl flooring industry. Anti-plastic news headlines are flooding social media, including from well-known organizations such as the Center for Environmental Health, the Healthy Building Network, and others. Additionally, the Feb. 2023 Ohio train derailment caused a massive release... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Kathy Meyer MBA
                                Director of Marketing
                                Tile Council of North America
                                Presenter
                                Ryann Coyle
                                Marketing Communications
                                International Product Assurance Laboratories
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                2:10 PM - 2:40 PM

                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

                                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                This session covers three specific types of seams including Gluing Miters: Facedown with Clamps; Gluing Miters: Face Up with Tape; and Deck Seams & Butt Joints. Learn now to perform each specific seam and get your questions answered about each technique. Review basic color matching theory and seam finishing... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Bradley Tuck
                                Integra Adhesives
                                Presenter
                                Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
                                Owner
                                Malisani Inc.
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

                                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                                From starting a new gym routine and eating healthy to changing your home decor or putting a remodeling project into action, heading into the new year means it's time for a fresh start-a new lease on life. For team MSI, it's our mission to help bring inspiration to your home... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Ms.  Emily Holle
                                Director of Trend and Design
                                MSI
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                                • Location: South Hall Lobby, across from registration
                                The Stone and tile Show with Fred Hueston inteviewing some of the sponsors and exhibitors at Coverings...
                                Speaker(s)
                                Host
                                FRED Hueston
                                owner/host
                                the stone and tile show podcast
                                • Podcast Studio
                                • Location: NSI, Booth 4092
                                Who hasn't run into unique installation challenges? Having a properly stocked truck can be essential to complete the job. Learn about the tools and technology that make an installers’ life easier on the road. Come away with a checklist and templates that will assure you are prepared for any installation... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Tour Leader
                                Mr.  Mark Meriaux
                                Accreditation and Technical Manager
                                Natural Stone Institute
                                • Tours
                                • Location: Tour Counter, South Hall Lobby, outside S222
                                Don’t miss this show floor tour to discover the latest in sustainable products in the tile and stone industry. Build on the day's sessions and gain insight into new trends and solutions for green building....
                                Speaker(s)
                                Tour Leader
                                Mr.  Ryan Fasan
                                Technical Consultant | Builder
                                Tile of Spain USA | Crest Craftsmen
                                • Tours

                                2:40 PM - 3:10 PM

                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

                                • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                                Make time at Coverings 2023 to see artisans keeping old word traditions alive as they decorate and glaze tile in this must-attend demo. Attendees will be able to ask the artisans questions one-on-one and learn tricks of the trade in this laid back and creative setting. It’s an experience you... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Karim Motawi
                                Director of Marketing and Sales
                                ALVA Surfaces
                                • Art Tile Village
                                • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                                Software and various apps have automated many of things we do today. This helps companies do more, faster, cheaper and with fewer people. More functions can be more fully or partially automated. This automation never "calls out sick". Take control of your software so that it's... Read More
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Joseph Flannick
                                President
                                American Business Software, Inc.
                                • Show Floor Stages
                                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                Is your shop’s pipeline strong enough to withstand the pressure of a recession? Learn how to build a sales engine to drive profitability and create a more defensible business. Uncover top fabricators’ tactics to keep their pipeline full of quality opportunities and rapidly increase sales (B2C/B2B)....
                                Speaker(s)
                                Presenter
                                Justin Shaw
                                Founder
                                Stone Fabricator Elite
                                • Show Floor Stages

                                3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

                                • Location: North & South Entrances

                                  3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

                                  • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                  3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

                                  • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                                  Learn about an easy-to-install dry-installation system created by Cotto d'Este: This system features a sound-absorbing mat on which thin tiles are laid and sealed with a special filler that makes the surfaces stable, immediately walkable, and water-resistant. Kerlite tiles only weigh 12 kg/sqm +/- and make it possible to create... Read More
                                  Speaker(s)
                                  Presenter
                                  Mat Pruitt
                                  Business Development Manager
                                  Florida Tile/ Cotto d'Este
                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                  3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

                                  • Location: Booth 4267
                                  Join Merola Tile Distributors of America in Booth 4267 for an ice-cold beer and learn more about what they're showcasing at Coverings 2023. Cheers!...
                                  • Networking
                                  • Location: Booth 2118
                                  Join WOW USA in Booth 4855 where you can enjoy tasty treats and cocktails while seeing the latest products they are showcasing at Coverings 2023! Cheers!...
                                  • Networking

                                  3:40 PM - 4:10 PM

                                  • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                  4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

                                  • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                                  Stop by to watch and learn about the historic tile making process using the methods developed by Henry Chapman Mercer and the Moravian Tiles Works. The demonstration will show and explain the step-by-step handmade process of pressing tiles using both stamp/press molds and brocade/cavity molds. Wet clay will be cut... Read More
                                  Speaker(s)
                                  Presenter
                                  Jesse Pham
                                  The TileWorks of Buck County
                                  Presenter
                                  John Mellor
                                  The TileWorks of Buck County
                                  • Art Tile Village
                                  • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                  This session will show attendees the basics of color matching of pigments to natural stone materials. You will be introduced to the use of a color wheel as a guide in mixing primary. See you there....
                                  Speaker(s)
                                  Presenter
                                  Paul Klees
                                  Sales/Tech
                                  Bonstone Materials Corporation
                                  Presenter
                                  Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
                                  Owner
                                  Malisani Inc.
                                  • Show Floor Stages
                                  • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                                  Lapitec® is an authentic "full-bodied" material: its exterior and interior are identical, with no varnish or digital prints on the surface. Lapitec is the world's only certified sintered stone: a timeless surface made from a selected mixture of natural and incredibly pure minerals. As this material is identical all the... Read More
                                  Speaker(s)
                                  Presenter
                                  Mr.  Stefano Cristoforetti
                                  Country Manager
                                  Lapitec
                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

                                  • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                                  End your day with good friends, cold drinks, and hot giveaways from National Tile Contractor Association (NTCA) members in The Coverings Lounge. This is your chance to win valuable giveaways, but you must be present to win!...
                                  • Networking

                                  4:10 PM - 4:40 PM


                                  4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

                                  • Location: Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 234
                                  SPC - NEW TRENDS IN FLOORING 1. LVT - definition a. Characteristics b. Use c. Application 2. SPC - definition a. Characteristics b. Use c. Application 3. Glue down, Vs Click lock ( floating floor) 4. SPC VS LVT ...
                                  Speaker(s)
                                  Presenter
                                  Dan Ebert
                                  Manager, Projects Department
                                  Pelican International
                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                  4:45 PM - 5:15 PM

                                  • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                  Speaker(s)
                                  Presenter
                                  Jim Callaghan
                                  GranQuartz
                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

                                  • Location: S222 (Destination Lounge), South Concourse
                                  The Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of ceramic tile and stone in residential, institutional, and commercial projects. Projects are judged on their levels of creativity, craftsmanship, and outstanding use of materials in the use of ceramic tile or stone within the... Read More
                                  • Networking

                                  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

                                  • Location: North & South Entrances

                                    Thursday, April 20

                                    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

                                    • Location: S220, South Concourse & N220, North Concourse
                                    Whether you need to still register or simply need to pick up your show badge, swing by registration when you first arrive at Coverings 2023 to gain access to the show floor and all educational opportunities. onPeak, Coverings official hotel provider, will also be on hand in the South... Read More

                                      8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                      • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                                      Join a panel of outdoor design and installation professionals as they share the latest in current trends for outdoor space design, from the use of tile and stone to the newest innovations. From understanding your client’s desires to identifying appropriate materials and the impact of climate on outdoor design and... Read More
                                      Speaker(s)
                                      Moderator
                                      Curt Rapp
                                      Manager
                                      Mountain Re-Source Center/Tile Partners For Humanity
                                      Panelist
                                      Mr.  Bo Barnett
                                      President
                                      KB Custom Pools
                                      Panelist
                                      Mr.  Kurt Kraisinger PLA, LEED AP
                                      Founder and President
                                      Lorax Design Group
                                      Panelist
                                      Mr.  Randy Angell
                                      Lead Designer/Creative Director
                                      Randy Angell Designs
                                      • Materials & Trends
                                      • Location: S230C, South Concourse
                                      ANSI 108.5 has been updated. The new standard on how to install ceramic tile with dry-set or latex modified Portland cement is more streamlined and easier to understand. This is important to tile contractors, architects, specifiers and designers. Applying and embedding tile properly into tile mortar absolutely affects the performance... Read More
                                      Speaker(s)
                                      Presenter
                                      Mr.  James Woelfel
                                      Principal, JG Woelfel & Associates, Tile and Stone Consultants
                                      President, Artcraft Granite, Marble and Tile Company
                                      • Installation & Fabrication

                                      8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                                      • Location: S222 (Destination Lounge), South Concourse
                                      Sponsored by the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), the new Distributor Lounge provides tile, stone, and flooring distributors a quiet place to conduct one-on-one meetings or to simply relax and recharge when they need a break from doing business on... Read More
                                      • Networking

                                      9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                                      • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                                      Beautifully tiled swimming pools are often one of the most impressive features of outdoor living spaces. Utilizing decorative ceramic tile and glass tile in a myriad of ways allows designers to get creative with multiple colors and patterns. These projects involve intricate planning and detailing and demand the use of... Read More
                                      Speaker(s)
                                      Presenter
                                      Mr.  Bo Barnett
                                      President
                                      KB Custom Pools
                                      Presenter
                                      Curt Rapp
                                      Manager
                                      Mountain Re-Source Center/Tile Partners For Humanity
                                      Presenter
                                      Mr.  Jimmy Reed
                                      President
                                      Rock Solid Tile, Inc.
                                      • Installation & Fabrication
                                      • Location: S230C, South Concourse
                                      It takes a variety of skills, talents and perspectives to support industries like tile and construction. Women have long been active in a variety of roles in business – from supporting roles to management, and leadership positions. In recent years, women have taken on more visible roles as hands-on installers,... Read More
                                      Speaker(s)
                                      Moderator
                                      Ms.  Lesley Goddin
                                      Editorial Director and Senior Writer
                                      TileLetter, TileLetter ARTISAN and TileLetter.com
                                      Panelist
                                      Ms.  Alena Capra CMKBD
                                      Industry Ambassador, Coverings
                                      Alena Capra Designs
                                      Panelist
                                      Alexis Pellerin MIB
                                      Manager, Organizational Development and Women's Forum Chair
                                      LATICRETE International, Inc.
                                      Panelist
                                      Elizabeth Lambert
                                      Co-Owner
                                      Lambert Tile & Stone, Inc.
                                      Panelist
                                      Kristin Andreasen
                                      Project Manager, Charles Perry Partners, Inc.
                                      President, NAWIC Orlando Chapter
                                      Panelist
                                      Maria Meyer
                                      Tile Artisan Apprentice
                                      Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works
                                      • Workforce & Profits

                                      10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

                                      • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                      Expand your knowledge as the NTCA training team teaches the correct installation of movement accommodation joints while using a variety of materials to ensure success....
                                      • Show Floor Stages

                                      10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                                      • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                                      The Art Tile Village is a popular destination at Coverings year after year. Located in the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Pavilion, this space is dedicated to artisans who keep old world traditions alive by crafting handmade art and specialty tiles. Attendees will find one-of-a-kind decorative tiles and accents... Read More
                                        • Location: North & South Halls
                                        Explore 9 miles of tile, stone, and machinery located throughout the North and South Halls of the Orange County Convention Center. The Coverings 2023 show floor features nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 35+ countries, dazzling international pavilions and displays, 3 dynamic educational stages, numerous live demos and activation areas, and countless... Read More
                                          • Location: Booth 4209
                                          The Coverings Lounge continues to be a must-see destination on the Coverings show floor. In addition to offering a place for attendees to network and relax and hosting the popular happy hours featuring valuable prize giveaways, The Coverings Lounge will focus on the four key show tenets – Health &... Read More

                                            10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

                                            • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                                            Learn how to bounce back from setbacks, model a growth mindset, and lead others to harness their inner grit....
                                            Speaker(s)
                                            Coach
                                            Gianna Vallefuoco
                                            Artist, Tile Contractor, Mindfulness Teacher
                                            Vallefuoco Contractors
                                            • Coverings Lounge Education
                                            • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                            • Show Floor Stages

                                            10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

                                            • Location: North & South Entrances

                                              11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

                                              • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                              • Show Floor Stages

                                              11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                              • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                                              The ceramic tile industry is constantly pushing forward with new innovations, particularly in the product standards and testing criteria. With these innovations occurring more frequently than ever, it is critical that ceramic tile and related installation material suppliers, specifiers, and end-users stay up-to-date with the latest information. This session will... Read More
                                              Speaker(s)
                                              Presenter
                                              Mr.  Grant Davidson
                                              Standards Development Engineer
                                              Tile Council of North America
                                              Presenter
                                              Ms.  Katelyn Simpson
                                              Director of Laboratory Services
                                              International Product Assurance Laboratories
                                              • Materials & Trends
                                              • Location: S230C, South Concourse
                                              Being in the tile and stone industry is not only physically taxing but mentally as well. Whether you are working for yourself or working for a company, the everyday challenges you may face to complete your job can feel endless. Supply chain issues, Covid-19 restrictions, customer personalities, employee shortages, etc.,... Read More
                                              Speaker(s)
                                              Presenter
                                              Lindsay Blair
                                              Presenter
                                              Ms.  Shannon Huffstickler
                                              Social Media Community Liaison
                                              Schluter Systems North America
                                              • Workforce & Profits
                                              • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                                              Back by popular demand are the Coverings Contractor Tours! Join the NTCA as they take you around the show floor to see the latest tools, equipment, and allied products for contractors, installers, retailers, distributors, and specifiers. Learn from manufacturers as you view products and services to help you on your... Read More
                                              Speaker(s)
                                              Tour Leader
                                              Jim Olson
                                              Assistant Executive Director
                                              National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)
                                              • Tours

                                              11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

                                              • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                              Learn how to use a color wheel to help combine pigments of primary colors to achieve a color match for countertop materials. ...
                                              Speaker(s)
                                              Presenter
                                              Paul Klees
                                              Sales/Tech
                                              Bonstone Materials Corporation
                                              Presenter
                                              Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
                                              Owner
                                              Malisani Inc.
                                              • Show Floor Stages

                                              11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

                                              • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                              • Show Floor Stages

                                              12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

                                              • Location: S230B, South Concourse
                                              Join Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, wellness design expert and award-winning author, for a book signing event! Meet Jamie and get a signed copy of Wellness by Design: A Room-by_Room Guide to Optimizing Your Home for Health, Fitness and Happiness. Books are limited and available on a first come, first... Read More
                                              Speaker(s)
                                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                                • Show Floor Stages
                                                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Presenter
                                                Stu Rosen
                                                MB Stone Care
                                                • Show Floor Stages

                                                12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                • Location: South Hall Lobby, across from registration
                                                Inside Luxury creates a dialogue between design and luxury home thought leaders who serve high net worth clients by adopting a luxury business model. This podcast is an essential tool for all who serve their community’s wealthiest families and those who want to do so. The focus is home, but... Read More
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Host
                                                Mr.  Christopher Ramey
                                                President
                                                The Home Trust International / Affluent Insights
                                                • Podcast Studio
                                                • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                                                Join Woody Sanders and his team from DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, as they create a raised pedestal system for outdoor use, live on the show floor. Tuesday through Thursday at noon, Woody and his team will build the 11' x 11' pedestal system using outdoor pavers to... Read More
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Presenter
                                                Mr.  Woody Sanders CTI #1295 ACT#22
                                                President
                                                DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, Inc.
                                                • Coverings Lounge Education

                                                12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

                                                • Location: Booth 2118
                                                Swing by the Coverings Beer Garden in Booth 2118, to grab an ice cold beer or soda. This is a great spot to take a break and network with other tile and stone industry pros in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Cheers!...
                                                • Networking

                                                12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                                • Show Floor Stages

                                                12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                • Location: S230C, South Concourse
                                                Working in a family business can be a challenge. Why are some businesses successful, while others struggle? What are the best practices? Join a panel of stone professionals from three different family businesses as they share their experiences. Plan on joining this robust Q&A session....
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Moderator
                                                Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
                                                Owner
                                                Malisani Inc.
                                                Panelist
                                                Alexander Zambrano
                                                Owner
                                                Fabrizio & Sons Marble & Granite Restoration
                                                Panelist
                                                Buddy Ontra
                                                Owner
                                                Ontra Stone Concepts
                                                Panelist
                                                Mr.  Duane Naquin
                                                Owner
                                                Stone Interiors
                                                • Workforce & Profits
                                                • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                                                Attend this session to learn the strategies and benefits of positioning your offerings as a wellness design professional for business or consumer prospects and local media. Understand how to choose the market segments that are ideal for your business while avoiding common pitfalls. This session will be tailored for the... Read More
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Presenter
                                                Ms.  Jamie Gold CKD, CAPS, MCCWC
                                                Wellness Design Consultant and Award-Winning Author
                                                Jamie Gold Kitchen, Bath and Wellness Design, LLC
                                                • Materials & Trends

                                                12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

                                                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                                In this informative session you’ll learn the right way to care for your surfacing products, but most importantly you’ll gain insight on ways long-term maintenance can provide an ongoing revenue stream for your fabrication business. ...
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Presenter
                                                Frank Sciarrino
                                                President
                                                Granite Gold Services, Inc.
                                                • Show Floor Stages

                                                1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                                                In 2022, the NTCA Reference Manual added an entire chapter on Pre-Mounting Mosaics to its annual compendium of tile installation information. This chapter details three techniques that mosaic artists can use to consolidate multiple pieces of tile into a rigid piece that forms a flat, level surface regardless of varying... Read More
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Presenter
                                                Angie Re
                                                Owner
                                                Unique Mosaics LLC
                                                Presenter
                                                Joshua Nordstrom
                                                Owner
                                                Tierra Tile LLC / CTI
                                                Presenter
                                                Lee Callewaert CTI
                                                Owner/Sr. Artisan & Craftsman
                                                Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc
                                                • Art Tile Village
                                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                                • Show Floor Stages

                                                1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                                Watch as the NTCA trainers square off with two different installation techniques. Find out who comes out ahead when these two techniques are demonstrated....
                                                • Show Floor Stages

                                                1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                                Quartzite is a beautiful building material. With that beauty comes unique fabrication and installation techniques. Join the Natural Stone Institute and Stone World Magazine as we discuss the world of geological quartzite. During the session, we will discuss the geology, fabrication, and installation practices that provide the best product application... Read More
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Presenter
                                                Mr.  Mark Meriaux
                                                Accreditation and Technical Manager
                                                Natural Stone Institute
                                                Presenter
                                                Scott Higginbotham
                                                Principal
                                                Stone Treat LLC
                                                Presenter
                                                Stu Rosen
                                                MB Stone Care
                                                • Show Floor Stages

                                                2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                                                Join this short, Brain fitness 101 training to learn how to thrive amid stress....
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Coach
                                                Gianna Vallefuoco
                                                Artist, Tile Contractor, Mindfulness Teacher
                                                Vallefuoco Contractors
                                                • Coverings Lounge Education

                                                2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                • Location: Tour Counter, South Hall Lobby, outside S222
                                                Join your colleagues on the show floor to tour the latest in health and wellness in the tile and stone industry. Gain a deeper understanding and insight into new trends and solutions for health and hygiene....
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Tour Leader
                                                Ms.  Jamie Gold CKD, CAPS, MCCWC
                                                Wellness Design Consultant and Award-Winning Author
                                                Jamie Gold Kitchen, Bath and Wellness Design, LLC
                                                • Tours

                                                2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                                • Show Floor Stages

                                                2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                • Location: South Hall Lobby, across from registration
                                                IN CLEAR FOCUS is a weekly podcast offering fresh perspectives on the business of advertising, marketing, and consumer insights. It's produced by Bigeye, a strategy-led, full-service creative agency based in Orlando, FL. The podcast is hosted by Adrian Tennant, Bigeye's Chief Strategy Officer. ...
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Host
                                                Adrian Tennant
                                                Chief Strategy Officer
                                                Bigeye
                                                • Podcast Studio

                                                2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

                                                • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                                Interest rates have doubled. Housing starts have slowed dramatically. Some fabricators are already seeing sales drop off and are battling pricing pressures. We'll discuss how to craft an effective business strategy that will not only help fabricators survive whatever is coming but can also help them thrive in these... Read More
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Presenter
                                                Ed Young
                                                Head Coach
                                                The Fabricators Coach
                                                • Show Floor Stages

                                                3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

                                                • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                                • Show Floor Stages

                                                3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                                                Make time at Coverings 2023 to see artisans keeping old word traditions alive as they decorate and glaze tile in this must-attend demo. Attendees will be able to ask the artisans questions one-on-one and learn tricks of the trade in this laid back and creative setting. It’s an experience you... Read More
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Presenter
                                                Karim Motawi
                                                Director of Marketing and Sales
                                                ALVA Surfaces
                                                • Art Tile Village

                                                3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                • Location: Tour Counter, South Hall Lobby, outside S222
                                                Join our curated tour of the latest tile and stone trends for exterior applications. Explore products to create beautiful and durable spaces that expand living beyond the indoors....
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Tour Leader
                                                Mr.  Kurt Kraisinger PLA, LEED AP
                                                Founder and President
                                                Lorax Design Group
                                                Tour Leader
                                                Mr.  Randy Angell
                                                Lead Designer/Creative Director
                                                Randy Angell Designs
                                                • Tours

                                                3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

                                                • Location: North & South Entrances

                                                  3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

                                                  • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                                  Go vertical with the NTCA training team as they discuss and demonstrate industry recognized wall installations on exteriors. ...
                                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                                  3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                  • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                                  In this informative session you’ll learn the right way to care for your surfacing products, but most importantly you’ll gain insight on ways long-term maintenance can provide an ongoing revenue stream for your fabrication business....
                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                  Presenter
                                                  Frank Sciarrino
                                                  President
                                                  Granite Gold Services, Inc.
                                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                                  3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

                                                  • Location: Booth 4204
                                                  Join D'Stile Import Co & Asia Pacific for an ice-cold beer and to learn more about what they are showcasing at Coverings 2023. Cheers!...
                                                  • Networking
                                                  • Location: Booth 3006
                                                  Join Accurate Transport in Booth 3006 for an ice-cold beer and to learn more about what they are showcasing at Coverings 2023. Cheers!...
                                                  • Networking

                                                  3:50 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                  • Location: Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 3138
                                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                                  4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                  • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                                                  Stop by to watch and learn about the historic tile making process using the methods developed by Henry Chapman Mercer and the Moravian Tiles Works. The demonstration will show and explain the step-by-step handmade process of pressing tiles using both stamp/press molds and brocade/cavity molds. Wet clay will be cut... Read More
                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                  Presenter
                                                  Jesse Pham
                                                  The TileWorks of Buck County
                                                  Presenter
                                                  John Mellor
                                                  The TileWorks of Buck County
                                                  • Art Tile Village

                                                  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

                                                  • Location: The Coverings Lounge, Booth 4209
                                                  End your day with good friends, cold drinks, and hot giveaways from National Tile Contractor Association (NTCA) members in The Coverings Lounge. This is your chance to win valuable giveaways, but you must be present to win!...
                                                  • Networking

                                                  4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

                                                  • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                                  This presentation will compare the many adhesive chemistries used in the stone fabrication and restoration industry, including epoxy, polyester, and acrylic. Newer chemistries including polypoxy, urethanes, and urethane hybrid systems will also be covered. The presentation will focus on the comparative properties of these chemistries and will highlight the pros... Read More
                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                  Presenter
                                                  Paul Klees
                                                  Sales/Tech
                                                  Bonstone Materials Corporation
                                                  Presenter
                                                  Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
                                                  Owner
                                                  Malisani Inc.
                                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                                  5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

                                                  • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                                  What is the best blade for cutting marble, quartzite, or other stones? Are pre-mixed color cartridge adhesives better than mixing by eye? What other tools should be considered? This presentation will cover the selection process for shop and installation tools and chemicals. Come away with a plan to select the... Read More
                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                  Presenter
                                                  Blake Christensen
                                                  CEO
                                                  Valley View Granite
                                                  Presenter
                                                  David Huber
                                                  Sales Manager
                                                  Alpha Tools
                                                  • Show Floor Stages

                                                  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

                                                  • Location: S230E, South Concourse
                                                  Join National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) for their annual awards program. Awards will include the Tile Person of the Year, the Five Star Projects of the Year and the Tom Ade Scholarship. Honors will also go out to former NTCA officers and Ring of Honor recipients. So grab a... Read More
                                                  • Networking

                                                  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

                                                  • Location: North & South Entrances

                                                    Friday, April 21

                                                    7:15 AM - 3:30 PM

                                                    • Location: North & South Entrances

                                                      7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

                                                      • Location: S220, South Concourse & N220, North Concourse
                                                      Whether you need to still register or simply need to pick up your show badge, swing by registration when you first arrive at Coverings 2023 to gain access to the show floor and all educational opportunities. onPeak, Coverings official hotel provider, will also be on hand in the South... Read More

                                                        8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                        • Location: S222 (Destination Lounge), South Concourse
                                                        Sponsored by the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), the new Distributor Lounge provides tile, stone, and flooring distributors a quiet place to conduct one-on-one meetings or to simply relax and recharge when they need a break from doing business on... Read More
                                                        • Networking

                                                        10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

                                                        • Location: North & South Halls
                                                        Explore 9 miles of tile, stone, and machinery located throughout the North and South Halls of the Orange County Convention Center. The Coverings 2023 show floor features nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 35+ countries, dazzling international pavilions and displays, 3 dynamic educational stages, numerous live demos and activation areas, and countless... Read More
                                                          • Location: Booth 4209
                                                          The Coverings Lounge continues to be a must-see destination on the Coverings show floor. In addition to offering a place for attendees to network and relax and hosting the popular happy hours featuring valuable prize giveaways, The Coverings Lounge will focus on the four key show tenets – Health &... Read More

                                                            10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

                                                            • Location: Art Tile Village, Booth 4216
                                                            The Art Tile Village is a popular destination at Coverings year after year. Located in the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Pavilion, this space is dedicated to artisans who keep old world traditions alive by crafting handmade art and specialty tiles. Attendees will find one-of-a-kind decorative tiles and accents... Read More

                                                              12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

                                                              • Location: Fabricator Stage, Booth 4193
                                                              New for Coverings 2023, the Fabricator Challenge is a fun way for attendees to explore the Machinery & Allied Products Pavilion, find products, and potentially win $2,500! Using a Coverings provided playing card, attendees will collect unique stamps from participating exhibitors as they explore the Machinery & Allied Products Pavilion.... Read More
                                                              • Networking

                                                              12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                              • Location: Booth 2118
                                                              Swing by the Coverings Beer Garden in Booth 2118, to grab an ice cold beer or soda. This is a great spot to take a break and network with other tile and stone industry pros in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Cheers!...
                                                              • Networking

                                                              For inquiries, please contact show management.