Coverings Posts Growth in 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. – Coverings drew nearly 25,000 industry professionals to its 2025 edition here on April 29-May 2 at the Orange County Convention Center.
The tile-and-stone event reported year-over-year growth with increased qualified attendance, as 75% of attendees specified or approved purchase of materials. The show also saw notable attendance gains spanning key industry segments.
Coverings 2025 included 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries in its 440,000 net ft² of exhibit space, displaying the industry’s most-advanced products in tile, stone, tools, technology and machinery products.
“Coverings 2025 demonstrated how the global tile and stone industry continues to thrive through shared innovation, craftsmanship and collaboration,” said Jamie Rich, Coverings’ show director. “This year’s show created meaningful connections across continents and professions, inspiring new ideas and elevating the future of tile, stone, construction and design.”
Industry professionals at Coverings 2025 included distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, architects, designers, builders, real estate developers, journalists, bloggers and social media influencers covering the tile-and-stone industry.
The event featured a robust educational program with more than 150 speakers. In 24 conference sections, organized under three core tracks: Installation & Fabrication, Materials & Trends, and Workforce & Profits.
Attendees also experienced a range of show floor highlights designed to showcase the latest in tile and stone. Eight guided tours—including a Fabricator Trends Tour, three Surface Materials and the Home of the Future – Walk & Talk tours, and four National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)-led Contractor Tours offered in both English and Spanish—provided in-depth access to innovative tools, equipment and materials.
Additional self-guided Audio Tours, also available in English and Spanish, allowed visitors to explore key exhibits at their own pace through organized themes like “Health & Wellness,” “Sustainability,” “Outdoor Spaces” and “Timeless Luxury.”
New in 2025, the VIP Specifier Program provided 16 leading U.S. architects, designers and facility managers with exclusive networking opportunities, tailored show floor tours, and access to customized content designed to help streamline tile and stone product specifications and support project planning.
Three featured stages provided more than 50 learning opportunities on the Coverings 2025 show floor. The Installation Innovation Stage hosted live demonstrations focused on advanced techniques for installing new products; the Fabricator Stage presented high-energy sessions highlighting the latest in stone and fabrication methods; and the Trends & Solutions Stage, located within The Coverings Lounge, offered design-forward presentations on emerging product trends and practical project solutions.
The Galvanize Lounge hosted many personal and professional development opportunities spearheaded by seven industry women’s organizations. The Artisan Showcase captivated audiences with artisan-led tile demonstrations and experiential mosaic tile coaster-making sessions that celebrated the heritage of the handmade tile craft.
Coverings 2025 further elevated its hands-on learning opportunities with live demonstrations and discussions by the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) and by the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA). These interactive sessions gave audiences an up-close look at the latest techniques in tile installation and stone fabrication, led by some of the industry’s most experienced professionals.
Coverings 2025 also rolled out live podcast recordings across three days, where industry voices delved into timely topics ranging from design innovation to workforce development, bringing a high-impact media element to the attendee experience.
Those interested in attending Coverings 2026, slated for March 30-April 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, can sign up to be notified when event registration opens at www.coverings.com.
