New Tile, Stone and Installation Innovations Coming to Coverings 2026
As anticipation builds for Coverings 2026, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition has revealed a preview of some of the newest products attendees will see on the show floor.
A centerpiece of the show will be the three primary sponsor pavilions—Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America, and Tile of Spain—where attendees can discover cutting-edge materials and design trends.
Tile and Stone Product Highlights
Among the highlights, Cristacer will present Arkemia, a collection inspired by alchemy that combines contemporary design with strong technical performance. AlysEdwards Tile & Stone introduces Barely There, a handcrafted-inspired collection with subtle variation and versatile shapes that allow designers to create unique patterns.
Images from left to right: Cristacer’s Arkemia Collection, AlysEdwards Tile and Stone Barely There
Original Mission Tile will showcase its customizable Cement Tile collection, offering handcrafted character and a palette of 60 colors. Crossville unveils Cleve™, a quartzite-inspired porcelain tile featuring layered veining and natural variation.
Images from left to right: Original Mission Tile’s Cement Tile Collection, Crossville’s Cleve™
Additional product debuts include Ceramica Fondovalle’s marble-inspired Fantasy Dark slab, Wonder Porcelain’s Ivorynn Stone Collection inspired by travertine, and Landmark Ceramics’ Mood Collection, which introduces three stone-inspired styles—Earth, Stone and Urban.
Images from left to right: Ceramica Fondovalle’s marble-inspired Fantasy Dark, Wonder Porcelain’s Ivorynn Stone Collection, Landmark Ceramics’ Mood Collection
Design-forward collections will also be on display from MILE®stone, with its geometric Shapes collection, Cerasarda’s PORTO ROTONDO inspired by Sardinia’s landscapes, and KTL Ceramica’s Verona, a vein-cut travertine-look porcelain tile.
Images left to right: MILE®stone, with its geometric Shapes collection, Cerasarda’s PORTO ROTONDO inspired by Sardinia’s landscapes, KTL Ceramica’s Verona
These products represent just a small sampling of the thousands of tile and stone innovations that will be featured throughout the show.
Tools, Installation Materials and Technology
In addition to surface design, Coverings 2026 will highlight advancements in installation materials, tools and technology aimed at improving efficiency and jobsite performance.
Roomvo will introduce Brady, an AI-powered chatbot designed to help flooring retailers answer customer questions, guide product selection and capture leads 24/7.
QEP Co., Inc. will showcase its Gauged Porcelain Tile Panel Solutions™, a suite of tools designed for cutting, transporting and installing large-format tile panels safely and precisely.
Other innovations include the GRABO PRO BRUSHLESS vacuum lifter for heavy materials, LATICRETE’s MULTIMAX™ 1 premixed adhesive mortar for all tile sizes and submerged applications, KeedeRoll® WT uncoupling mat from Platform Performance Flooring Systems, and FILA Solutions’ PROGRIP anti-slip surface treatment.
Experience the Future of Tile and Stone
These products—and many more—will be on display at Coverings 2026, offering attendees a firsthand look at the materials, tools and technologies shaping the tile and stone industry.
To explore exhibitors, view the show floor map and be sure to register at coverings.com.