Coverings 2025 showcased a number of tile tool standouts. Ken Ballin, owner, Skyro Floors, and co-founder, Ballin Knows Best, highlights a curated selection of tools and equipment that demonstrate a commitment to tile installation innovation.
The Spanish ceramics manufacturer introduces Illusion with its exclusive lappato light-reflecting technique, Chevron's oak-travertine fusion for high-traffic areas, and Wands' variable-width strips in nature-inspired tones.
The 59th edition of Marmomac, the Verona-based international fair dedicated to marble and natural stone, will mark a double milestone for Antolini. From September 23 to 26, the historic natural stone company will double the stage with two immersive showcases.
The new trowels feature high-quality stainless steel construction that provides exceptional resistance to corrosion, wear, and deformation, even under heavy, repeated use.
XA-Abrasive™ silicon carbide embedded in the surface combined with a metallic additive through-the-body makes XA-Abrasive a one-of-a-kind slip-resisting ceramic quarry tile.
America's largest tile manufacturer produces 500 million square feet annually across nine U.S. plants, offering tariff-free quality and quick delivery nationwide.
This 12" x 24" rectified porcelain tile installation demonstrates how skilled craftsmanship can overcome ANSI standard deviations—achieving minimal lippage with credit card-width joints and 50% offset—but experts warn such perfect conditions rarely occur and recommend mock-ups for non-standard specifications.
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