Thanks to advancing technology, large-format tile is quite literally becoming bigger than ever.

For almost 30 years, Coverings has been the most prominent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America.

Soci Tile and Sinks recently launched three new collections, the Terre, Kronos, and Jacquard series.

Bedrosians Tile and Stone recently announced its 2017 Summer Collections.

Cevisama, the International Ceramics, Bathroom and Kitchen Equipment, Natural Stone, Raw Materials, Glazes, Frits and Machinery exhibition, was held at the Feria Valencia Centre in Valencia, Spain.

MAPEI’s Thixo Technology LHT mortars allow MAPEI’s Ultraflor Plus, Ultraflex LFT and LHT to be used as standard thin-set mortars and large-and-heavy-tile mortars.

Inspired by blocks originating from the south of France, the Alpes Wide collection recreates the qualities of natural stone.

SICIS research and creative teams have developed a large-format surface collection suitable for a range of applications.

This year at Coverings, Sicis will showcase new collections and an entirely new product category, x-large glass tile and slabs.

Many projects today call for ever-increasing tile sizes, many of which are rectangular shapes such as 12" x 24", 18" x 36", 24" x 48" and larger, creating difficulties for the installer when bonding the tile to the substrate.