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Experience the Outdoor Oasis

Hall C, Booth 7006

The popular Coverings Lounge has been revamped into a breathtaking Outdoor Oasis. Partnering with the thought-leaders from Tributary Revelation, the Outdoor Oasis will be an immersive experience where attendees will step into an outdoor environment inside on the Coverings show floor. Featuring tile for exterior applications, the Oasis will also host happy hours and giveaways, networking and educational opportunities, and will serve as the meeting and end point of the Coverings Contractor Tours. Scroll down to learn more!

Frontier 2.0, Landmark Ceramics
STN Ceramica

Why Tile?

We’re thrilled to showcase the many uses of tile for exterior applications in the Outdoor Oasis at Coverings 2024. But, you may ask: Why Tile?

Due to its durability, ceramic tile is  the right choice for exterior applications. Ceramic tile surfaces, indoor or outdoor, will not fade over time, like other flooring materials, due to color-leaching UV rays from the sun.

Ceramic tile can also handle all temperatures and climates, as it has the ability to withstand freeze-thaw cycles and will not buckle, or warp with temperature changes. Plus. ceramic tile’s slip resistant options make it ideal for things like outdoor walkways, patios and pool decks.

Open-concept transitional spaces are a trending way to bridge outdoor and indoor spaces, but they also require materials that can excel both inside and out. Ceramic tile’s design versatility, durability, and functionality make it an ideal indoor-outdoor material.

Wellness Trainings

Join Gianna Vallefuoco (artist, tile contractor, mindfulness teacher) with Vallefuoco Contractors and Ron Nash with LATICRETE as they lead short mindfulness workshops in the Outdoor Oasis. These mindfulness sessions are appropriate for all, with unique topics including “”Intro to Mind Fitness”, “Mindful Leadership”, Setting Up a Mindfulness Practice” and much more. Showgoers attending these short, impactful demonstrations will learn how to better deal with stress on the job site, discover how breathing can help deescalate heated moments, and learn how to use a growth-focused mindset to lead in their organization.

Sustainability Wall

Stop by The Covering Lounge to learn about the health advantages and sustainable properties of ceramic tile. Enhance your next project as you learn how ceramic tile is made from natural ingredients and free from toxic chemicals as well as the most eco-friendly flooring option available.

Timeless Luxury Exhibit

The history of ceramic tile extends to nearly every culture of the world. Social, political, and economic forces have influenced tile over the centuries, and in turn, tile has lent its versatile style and functionality to our greatest historical buildings and most treasured icons. The fact that numerous early tile constructions still exist is a testament to ceramic tile’s durability. To illustrate the Timeless Luxury tenet in The Coverings Lounge, three bars and tables generously provided by members from Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council or North America, and Tile of Spain will be showcased and used during the daily happy hours.

Contractor Tours

Back by popular demand are the Coverings Contractor Tours! Join the NTCA as they take you around the show floor to see the latest tools, equipment, and allied products for contractors, installers, builders/remodelers, retailers, distributors, and specifiers. Learn from manufacturers as you view products and services to help you on your next project. These hour-long tours will depart from the Outdoor Oasis at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up at the Outdoor Oasis ASAP Monday morning.

Happy Hours & Giveaways

End your day with good friends, cold drinks, and hot giveaways from National Tile Contractor Association (NTCA) members in the Outdoor Oasis.  Happy hour runs from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday – Wednesday, and the giveaways will start around 4:15 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday only.  Must be present to win!

Make time to stop by on Monday at 4:00 PM for the Rock Star Awards Ceremony & Celebration where we will recognize the 10th class of young, emerging leaders. Rock Star alumni are also encouraged to attend. Cheers!

 
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Wally the Gator

On display in the Coverings Lounge, which is located right next to the Art Tile Village, will be “Wally the Gator,” a 6′ x 4′ Florida gator-themed mosaic tile project designed, built and installed by the tile artisan team of NTCA Members Lee Callewaert of Dragonfly Tile and Stone Works and Joshua Nordstrom of Tierra Tile. This awe-inspiring tile art was created live and streamed during Coverings 2021 and is making a first-time appearance in Orlando Coverings 2023. A video showing the process of creating Wally the Gator will be shown in the Art Tile Showcase booth.

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Wally the Gator

On display in the Coverings Lounge, which is located right next to the Art Tile Village, will be “Wally the Gator,” a 6′ x 4′ Florida gator-themed mosaic tile project designed, built and installed by the tile artisan team of NTCA Members Lee Callewaert of Dragonfly Tile and Stone Works and Joshua Nordstrom of Tierra Tile. This awe-inspiring tile art was created live and streamed during Coverings 2021 and is making a first-time appearance in Orlando Coverings 2023. A video showing the process of creating Wally the Gator will be shown in the Art Tile Showcase booth.

What's Out is IN at Coverings 2024

Thank you to following amazingly talented partners and suppliers for making the Outdoor Oasis come to life.

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