Coverings 2023 is in full swing this week with tile companies traveling from across the globe to showcase new visuals, technologies and accessories. Floor Trends and Floor Covering Installer spent the day perusing beautiful tile products and test-driving some new technology. Here is a glimpse at some of what we found. 

More than a third of homeowners want to replace or refinish their flooring, but inflation is impacting their desire to undertake home improvement projects, according to a recent survey by Discover Home Loans.

Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has welcomed Tracy Cook to its growing commercial team as Senior Director, Product Management, Soft Surface.

For the fourth straight month, builder confidence has increased due to a lack of resale inventory despite elevated interest rates, according to NAHB.

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), presents “Seating Experiments with Spanish Ceramic Tile,” an architectural installation composed by renowned designer, Tomás Alonso.

Tile Council of North America (TCNA) announces Bill Griese as the TCNA deputy executive director, effective immediately. In this new capacity, Griese has an expanded role in overseeing operations and representing TCNA in internal and external industry matters.

Scott Carlson, co-founder of Legacy Tile Flooring Distributors in Wood Dale, Illinois, died April 12, 2023, at the age of 45. 

American Home Surfaces Group and Commercial U.S.A. announce Happy Feet International as their newest supplier partner. 

Thedata indicates greatly diminished pricing power among wholesalers and others, according to Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

I4F's booth will showcase fast and easy installation via i4F’s drop-lock system and various surface technologies.