The program recognizes outstanding exhibitor booths at Coverings, with this year’s winners including three Best in Show displays and awards for Best Concept, Best Display and Best Green Booth.

The Floor Trends & Installation team was reporting on the latest tile trends, industry news, installation tips and new products at Coverings 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are highlights from the show. 

Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone.

This initiative is set to enhance the company's commitment to increasing recycling volumes and reducing material waste headed to landfills.

The scholarship, valued at $1,225, will enable a flooring professional to distinguish themselves from their peers by enrolling in and completing the Certified Installation Manager (CIM) Program.

On April 21, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) submitted comments opposing a petition by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) that requested that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) require manufacturers of flooring, cleaners, and footwear to label their products per an NFSI label and test products per NSFI-developed methods.

The annual event helps raise funds for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) and support those in the flooring industry who have encountered hardships.

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces the extension of CEO Scott Humphrey’s leadership through January 2028, with the option for renewal on a yearly basis. 

This status is awarded to the top 3% of Google’s marketing partners who have demonstrated their ability to maximize campaign success for clients, drive client growth by maintaining clients’ campaigns and demonstrate Google Ads skills and expertise with certifications.

The Harrogate Convention Centre will open its doors from September 15-17, welcoming thousands of retailers, contractors, distributors, fitters, interior designers, architects and developers for three days of business, networking and buying.