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Show Floor Tours

With nearly 9 miles of tile and stone to explore, the Coverings show floor can be a bit daunting to tackle. But, fear not! Coverings added hour-long educational show floor tours so attendees could quickly see and experience relevant exhibitors and their stunning products based on your area of interest or expertise.

Trends Tour: Sustainability

Wednesday, April 19 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Don’t miss this show floor tour to discover the latest in sustainable products in the tile and stone industry. Build on the day’s sessions and gain insight into new trends and solutions for green building.

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Trends Tour: Health & Wellness

Thursday, April 20 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Join your colleagues on the show floor to tour the latest in health and wellness in the tile and stone industry. Gain a deeper understanding and insight into new trends and solutions for health and hygiene.

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Trends Tour:
Luxury in Practice

Tuesday, April 18 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Explore the latest luxurious tile and stone trends during this can’t-miss show floor tour. Learn about new products and opportunities to deliver the beauty and luxury your clients demand.

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Trends Tour: Outdoor Spaces

Thursday, April 20 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Join our curated tour of the latest tile and stone trends for exterior applications. Explore products to create beautiful and durable spaces that expand living beyond the indoors.

Join our curated tour of the latest tile and stone trends for exterior applications. Explore products to create beautiful and durable spaces that expand living beyond the indoors.

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Tour: Building Your Installation Truck

Wednesday, April 19 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Installers are often your last opportunity to guarantee success on a project. They frequently encounter job sites and situations they may have never seen, and having a properly stocked truck will make or break your ability to complete the job. Learn about the tools and technology that make the installers’ life easier on the road. Come away with a checklist and templates that will assure you are prepared for any installation challenge that may arise.

Who hasn’t run into unique installation challenges? Having a properly stocked truck can be essential to complete the job. Learn about the tools and technology that make an installers’ life easier on the road. Come away with a checklist and templates that will assure you are prepared for any installation challenge that may arise.

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Fabricator Trends Tour: New and Innovative Products From the Marketplace

Tuesday, April 18 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Attend the Fabricator Trends Tour to learn how to best evaluate stone products and machinery on the show floor. Attendees will learn how to ask focused questions to get the answers they need to ensure that the product or machine performs as anticipated and will provide the expected results.

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Contractor Tours

Tuesday, April 18, Wednesday, April 19, & Thursday, April 20 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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, 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 Coverings Lounge at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up at The Coverings Lounge ASAP Tuesday morning. The tours will conclude in The Lounge, where attendees can also see a live demo of a raised pedestal system being installed and experience a live Q&A.