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The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced its June 2025 training schedule, featuring 26 free workshops and 6 regional training events across 13 states. These sessions are designed to equip tile professionals with the latest industry standards, techniques, and best practices.

Installers face critical challenges when clients choose tiles purely for aesthetics, overlooking how they perform in complex patterns like herringbone—often creating conflicts with industry standards for modular systems and consistent joint widths.

With ZeroSlip technology, Traktion Stowe offers enhanced traction and safety even when wet, making it an ideal solution for both indoor and outdoor use. 

Artecrete porcelain tile by Florida Tile is inspired by the Industrial Revolution and mid-20^th-century Brutalist architecture.  

The month of May has been a busy one for MS International, which opened a new distribution center, a showroom and a pop-up showroom in the Southeast.  

Brazil's 57-company pavilion at Coverings 2025 in Orlando generated $27.34 million in immediate deals and projects over $90 million in 12-month business. The natural stone showcase exceeded expectations with nearly 4,000 business contacts, reinforcing Brazil's leadership in the international stone market.

TCNA appointed Michael Kephart to lead Tennessee's ceramic tile workforce development project, partnering with eight major manufacturers. The initiative leverages Tennessee's $1 billion workforce investment to create training programs for the state's advanced tile manufacturing sector.

The Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile filed a federal court appeal challenging the Commerce Department's determination that Indian ceramic tiles aren't being sold below fair value in the U.S., despite finding countervailable subsidies and a trade commission ruling on material injury threats.

Ceramics of Italy's 2025 trends report reveals tile evolution beyond traditional flooring, featuring Art Deco geometries, light-interactive surfaces, and full-surface cladding applications. Color drenching, nature-inspired palettes, and human-centric design emphasize craftsmanship and cultural storytelling in contemporary ceramic collections.