Louisville Tile's new Fret collection reimagines classic subway tile with an elongated 2"x16" format and reactive glazes across 10 colors, offering designers high-end aesthetics at accessible price points.
As technology and nature compete for dominance in our living spaces, Coverings' 2025 hottest tile trends reveal how this ancient building material is evolving to satisfy both impulses. From tiles that discretely house smart home technology to surfaces that mimic torn fabric and ocean waves, discover how ceramic innovation is transforming both how our spaces look and how they function at North America's largest international tile and stone exposition this April in Orlando.
Brazil's natural stone industry is launching a major trade initiative at Marmomac Brazil 2025, connecting 22 Brazilian suppliers with buyers from eight countries. The event comes as Brazil's stone exports reached $1.26 billion in 2024, marking 12.7% growth from the previous year.
Ceramics of Italy will make its debut at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas this February, featuring 15 leading Italian tile manufacturers. The pavilion will showcase the latest in ceramic and porcelain design, from small-format tiles to large slabs, with a focus on kitchen and bath applications.
The Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition extends the submission deadline to February 28, inviting North American architects, designers, and students to showcase projects using Italian ceramic tile. Winners receive trips to Cersaie 2025 in Bologna and Coverings 2025 in Orlando, plus cash prizes up to $5,000.
Six leading flooring industry associations will host the second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C., July 16-17, 2025. The event at the Mayflower Hotel will bring together industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability challenges, circular economy initiatives, and supply chain education.
At this year's International Surfaces Event, AHF Products announced the launch of 35+ new collections across brands, emphasizing U.S. manufacturing capabilities with 12 domestic plants. The company highlights the integration of Crossville tile, expansion of unfinished hardwood offerings, and leveraging historic brands like Armstrong Flooring while successfully managing multiple go-to-market channels.
MSI's 2025 Design Trends Lookbook introduces five key interior design directions, featuring blonde woods, green tones, black-and-white contrasts, bold patterns, and oversized elements. The trends reflect a balance between natural warmth and dramatic expression in modern interior design.
Cevisama 2025, running February 24-28 in Valencia, Spain, will host its 24th annual tile installers conference alongside a first-ever student conference, showcasing latest techniques in ceramic tile installation.
Adding 18 new styles, in a variety of shapes, end uses, constructions, colors and materials, these products are designed to make whole home design with Shaw Floors’ products easier than ever.