Coverings, North America’s top tile exhibition, has revealed a select preview of new tile and stone, and installation products, that are set to be unveiled between 29th April  and 2nd May at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. 

Coverings 2025 will be anchored by three primary sponsor pavilions – Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America, and Tile of Spain – alonside an immersive nine-mile showcase of equipment, tools and other materials. 

Aeterna Sintered Slabs from Anatolia offer the beauty of natural stone in 60 colours and an array of surface finishes.  They can be used on worktops, façades, kitchens, bathrooms or interior floors.

Agatina Blue by EnergieKer captures the natural allure of agate with a mosaic of inclusions ranging from deep blue to delicate white. The surface features precious details to achieve striking realism. 

Avalanche Honed Marble Collection from Marble Systems evokes the purity of mountain snowfall with soft grey hues that reflect nature at its most calm.  From floor and wall tiles to mosaics and refined mouldings, this collection offers seamless transitions and versatility for both modern and classic architectural designs.

Calcecreta, a new collection by Ceramiche Marca Corona inspired by lime paint, returns basic materials like lime, earth and clay to the forefront of architecture and design for both floor and wall applications.  Its natural shades of Spuma, Argilla, Bisque, Terracotta and Selva offer soft, versatile tones that give a graphic chromatic depth and blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living.

Crudatech, Terratinta Group’s new porcelain stoneware collection, draws inspiration from the textures of raw earth, incorporating 3D Tech technology to imprint intricate bas-reliefs on a cement-like surface.  Crudatech is available in sizes ranging from 1,200 by 1,200mm to 300 by 600mm and comes in six distinct colours.

Frontier20 Travertine Design Project, Landmark Ceramics’ tribute to one of design’s cornerstone materials, combines elegance, intricate textures and lasting resistance.  Available in two distinctive aesthetics, Cross Cut and Vein Cut, this porcelain reinterpretation of travertine is offered in multiple sizes.

Highbury, from Estudio Ceramico, reinterprets the charm of hydraulic design and mosaics with a contemporary approach. Its detailed patterns add character and dynamism, while base tones of bone, ash green, blue and burgundy balance the composition, creating distinctive spaces.

Horizon Collection, ADEX USA’s latest ceramic tile collection, features six subtle hues designed to dress any interior space.  Sleek linear motifs, available in both matt and gloss glazes, create visual depth and textural interest for graceful designs.

Izumi by Mirage reimagines the timeless elegance of oak by blending authenticity with innovative design.  The collection is available in three distinct versions – Classic, Authentic, and Selected – each enhancing spatial perception through surfaces that range from refined, uniform grains to expressive textures featuring natural knots, veins, and intricate details.

Luci d’Oro, an eye-catching new collection from Tagina, employs the innovative Diamond Shard Effect technology to fashion white, grey, and gold veins that shine like lightning in a dark night. The collection is said to transform every surface into a captivating work of art that commands attention at first glance.

Luxe Ensemble Porcelain Tile Collection, Panariagroup USA’s latest statement marble, encapsulates the timeless elegance and natural grandeur of the world’s most coveted marbles. Each of the five stone colours is available in Lux or Soft finishes and delivers a distinct personality.

Pause, Oset’s new porcelain collection, is designed to break the rules and ignite creativity. Featuring a range of vibrant textures and bold colours, Pause transforms spaces by adding dynamic energy and playful design elements that challenge the flatness of modern interiors, offering an escape from the ordinary.

Premieré Collection, Venux’s new line of large-format sintered stone surfaces, is designed for worktops, flooring, cladding and façades. The collection features 31 products, such as Terre di Bolgheri, Montblanc, and Essenza, in an extensive range of material styles, including marble, cement, stone, metal, and coloured finishes.

QuarryBasics Ironspot by Metropolitan Ceramics comes in three earth-tone colours.  This durable matt-finish floor tile has a subtle through-body salt and pepper look.  Designed with heavy use, functionality and visual appeal in mind, it stands out as s suitable choice for demanding projects.

Sociale, a new porcelain tile collection by Crossville, features six luxurious natural stone looks that exude quiet elegance.  Sociale is visually appealing yet practical, featuring Crossville’s new FeatherSoft finish for extraordinarily tactile surfaces and an exterior finish for inside-out flexibility.

Stellar Black, one of the five shades in Etile’s Stellar collection, is now available in 2,800 by 1,200mm and 1,200 by 1,200mm formats.  Stellar, characterised by the softness of natural stone, is a very versatile collection and valuable decorative resource for architects and designers.

Terre Rosse by Eco Ceramica, part of the Cottocolors collection, offers a tactile sensation, accentuating the rustic beauty of full-body terracotta. Its warm earthy colours transform any room into an ode to nature. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, the Cottocolors tiles adds both warmth and sophistication.

DC Smart Advance Wet Saw, from RUBI Tools USA, is a partner to precision. With intelligent automatic control, the machine instantly analyses the blade’s needs according to the type and thickness of the material, ensuring every cut is perfect as if guided by an expert hand.  The DC Smart Advance Wet Saw also offers four speed and finish levels.

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panel Solutions, a new product collection introduced by QEP, revolutionises the handling and cutting of large tile panels, providing a faster, more innovative approach to large panel installation. The collection includes the GPTP Rail Cutting System, Folding Work Table, Carrying System, Transport Cart and Vibrating Suction Cup.

Hign Flow, a cordless power tool by Grabo, is engineered to grip even the most extremely porous pavers with ease.  Featuring an impressive vacuum flow rate of 1.5 m3/min, this new handheld portable vacuum is Grabo’s most powerful tool yet.

NXT Pedestals, Laticrete’s new, fully adjustable system of pedestals and accessories, transforms rooftops, sloped surfaces, and outdoor spaces into patios, decks, and more.  This modular, durable and weather-resistant system creates precise installations on various terrains, achieving projects that are built to last and easy to maintain.

The Eddy Tile Breaker by Eddy Floor Tools is an all-in-one demolition and floor prep tool designed to remove ceramic and porcelain tile, mortar and thin-set.  It is equipped with a powerful electric demolition hammer and automatic actuator, making it ruggedly built for professional-grade use.

WrinGo Electric Sponge Wringer from Russo Trading Company delivers a consistently damp sponge for efficient grout cleaning while reducing hand fatigue.  Its patented squirrel cage design agitates the sediment from sponges before sending them through the ringer; the solid nylon rollers extract the maximum amount of water, resulting in a damp sponge that eliminates pigment washout.

More at: https://www.coverings.com/

A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2025.