Coverings 2023 is in full swing this week with tile companies traveling from around the globe to showcase new visuals, technologies and accessories. Floor Trends and Floor Covering Installer spent the day perusing beautiful tile products and test-driving some new technology. Here is a glimpse at some of what we found. 

Laticrete showcased, for the first time, their new line of profiles and trims designed to coordinate with its extensive grout color options. Launching in summer 2023, the collection offers customers the option to choose from over 4,000 options. Photo: FCI.


 The session "Be a Prepper: Exterior Substrate Prep" was presented by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), using Ardex products. The NTCA team focused on proper substrate preparation and regular maintenance post-installation based on the TCNA Handbook and ANSI standards. Photo: FCI.

Tile Council of North America members will donate handcrafted, one-of-a-kind tiled doghouses to Florida Little Dog Rescue, an organization dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming abused, unwanted and abandoned little dogs, at Coverings 2023. Sixteen TCNA members donated the houses which were installed over custom forms donated by Wedi Corp. Floor Trends and FCI multimedia editor Samantha Geiger visits with one of the puppies available for adoption. Photo: Floor Trends. 

 iQ Power Tools has officially launched its augmented reality (AR) technology that allows viewing of any product in any space. It is primarily used to help customers determine if a piece of equipment will fit that particular space. Additionally, the technology will be used for training purposes. This is an AR image of a tile saw visualized on the Coverings show floor. Photo: FCI. 

Castello by Dsignio displays its Full Body Ceramic signature line. Available in clay, grey and white, this tile trend creates a unique 3D visual effect. Photo: Floor Trends.