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Coverings 2027 will start three-year run in Orlando

Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone event, will return to Orlando, Florida, from 6th to 9th April 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center.  This will be the first of three consecutive years at Orlando. 

Visitors examining marble slabs in an exhibition hall with a modern design.
Photograph of Coverings 2026 which was held in Las Vegas.

“Coverings is where the entire tile and stone ecosystem – from distributors, dealers, retailers, and installers to architects, designers, builders, remodellers, and fabricators – comes together to connect and form new relationships with industry peers and find the latest tile, stone and machinery product innovations,” states Jamie Rich, Coverings’ Managing Director.  “Bringing Coverings back to Orlando for 2027, and continuing that momentum through the 2028 and 2029 shows, creates an exciting multi-year opportunity to unite the global tile and stone community in one of the country’s most dynamic event destinations.”

Attendees observing the 2026 CID Award Winners display at the Coverings event, featuring various architectural projects and award descriptions.
2026 CID Award Winners display at Coverings 2026, held in Las Vegas.

The 2027 CID Award winners will be celebrated at Coverings 2027 during the CID Awards Ceremony & Reception. Winning projects will be featured onsite at Coverings 2027 and receive recognition through the Coverings website, social media channels, publications and other media coverage.

A professional demonstrating a tool on a large work surface to an interested attendee at a trade show, with various equipment and onlookers in the background.
Photograph of Coverings 2026, held in Las Vegas.

The CID Awards, sponsored by Stone World and TileLetter, honour exceptional achievements in the design and installation of ceramic tile and natural stone.  Eligible projects must be completed between January 2025 and December 2026. Projects that demonstrate an original use of materials, innovative technology, installation excellence, or sustainable practices are of particular interest. Entries will be judged across 11 categories: Commercial Ceramic Tile Design, Residential Ceramic Tile Design, Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation, Residential Ceramic Tile Installation, Commercial Stone Design, Residential Stone Design, Commercial Stone Installation, Residential Stone Installation, Artistic Design, Artistic Installation, and Other.

A diverse group of attendees sitting at tables in a conference setting, attentively watching a presentation.
Education is always a key element at Coverings.

Architects, builders, contractors, designers, distributors, installers, retailers and other professionals across the design, construction and related industries are encouraged to submit their projects through the official portal – https://cidawards.awardsplatform.com/ – by 3rd December 2026. 

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

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