Words matter. When it comes to the specifics of tile installation, communicating precisely and accurately is key! @WhyTile gives a useful breakdown of tile terminology and publications that help define best practices in tile installation & specification.

With this keynote lineup, the 2025 Flooring Sustainability Summit promises to a dynamic event! As the flooring industry faces environmental challenges, let's come together, to pave the way for a more sustainable future. Full roster here:

Ceramic-based materials are often the best choice for high-traffic spaces—not just for their durability but also for their benefits to well-being. @Metropolis lays out 3 Key Considerations for Specifying Sustainable Ceramic Tile: Heathy. Long-Term. Local.

This year's tile trends were impressive to see in person! Here are a few #Coverings2025 round-ups by @ArchitectMagazine, @CustomBuilderOnline & @WorkDesignMag:.-- -- --

The 2025 Flooring Sustainability Summit begins a month from today in Washington DC! The ever-changing sustainability land scape will continue to shape the future of flooring. Will you be part of the conversation? Register today to stay at the forefront.

In case you missed our tile trends countdown, we've summed up 2025's top looks in one post! Mineral Drenching, Terra Tones, and Textural Realism make this year's list.:.

TCNA's Bill Griese on #FlooringSummit priorities: "Navigating federal policy uncertainty, standardizing ‘circularity’ terminology, and launching design awards while building community dialogue to drive marketplace alignment.”.

One of the sweet puppies brought by the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has been adopted! . Stop by booth 3219 to see the pups and admire the incredible tile doghouses created by TCNA members.

#Coverings2025 is buzzing with exciting things on the show floor. - Press tours in the North American pavilion .- Puppies in the TCNA pavilion (booth 3219).- Coaster making in the artisan courtyard .- Traditional Chinese music at Wonder Porcelain

If you’re at Coverings, we have FREE donuts in booth 3219 starting at 11! Come get them before they are gone! #CoveringsShow #Coverings2025

If you’ll be at @Coverings tomorrow, be sure to catch the 2025 Global Tile Trends session at 11 AM in room S230E! Industry experts — including Why Tile — will be sharing the freshest trends and a sneak peek at what’s next for the tile world. #WhyTile #CoveringsShow #Coverings2025

Phthalates, microplastics & PFAS can have profound consequences for human health. Now's the time to remove harmful chemicals from our built environment. Gensler's #1 recommended action to take today: “Remove vinyl from material specifications”.

The 2025 Flooring Sustainability Summit will bring together government, industry, and design leaders to address current sustainability challenges, and set future goals for the built environment. July 16-17th • Washington DC. #flooringsummit.

Ceramic tile is made from earth-derived materials, and free from harmful chemicals (no plastics or VOCs!). Its exceptional longevity minimizes the need for replacements, reducing landfill waste and making it an eco-friendly choice for the long haul.

Explore the 2025 trend of Textural Realism - touching on various finishes porcelain emulates with incredible precision! There are some places wood or wallpaper just won't do. But don't let that stand in the way of a gorgeous design! .•.#Coverings2025

Are you registered for @CoveringsShow yet? .9 miles of world-class tile and stone exhibits return to Orlando April 29–May 2! Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of trends, source top-tier materials, and grow your network. •.Register today:

#SavetheTiles has mobilized to save historical ceramic tile from fire-ravaged California homes. The determination to safeguard these tiles is a testament to their significance, and the fact that the tiles are unfazed says a lot about the material itself!.

From café entrances to cathedral ceilings, mosaic tiles have long combined beauty and functionality, allowing designers to make artistic statements with personalized patterns. This year, mosaics are back in a big — or rather, large-format way. •.

This week's 2025 tile trend embodies a down-to-earth vibe. "Terra tones" ranging from peach to terracotta to mocha lend your decor the natural, grounding energy we crave in an increasingly digital world. Read more about this color trend on the blog!.

Coverings and @InteriorDesignMag's review of 2025 tile trends is on DesignTV!. We'll see these trends in full effect at @CoveringsShow next month!.•.#whytile #Coverings2025 #countdiowntoCoverings #tile #tiletrends #design #interiordesign #tilestyle.