Yearly Archives: 2026

‘We Are Tile. We Are JM.’ Innovation from day one

There are many questions a business asks itself when it dares to step foot into an industry and market that is outside of the...

Education and training: the heart of NTCA

The goal of education is understanding; the goal of training is performing.~Frank Bell Education and training are at the heart of the NTCA—and they hold...

Remodeling growth set to downshift in late 2026

Annual spending on improvements and maintenance to owner-occupied homes is expected to gradually slow through 2026, according to the latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity...

2026 trend outlook: ‘tile as art,’ explained by experts

As the new year gets underway, “tile as art” is becoming a defining force for 2026 interiors. Ceramic and porcelain surfaces are no longer just functional, they...

Tile of Spain USA launches 13th annual Quick Ship Collection with over 115 ceramic styles

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers, announces the 13th edition of its U.S. Quick Ship Collection....

Tariffs drove construction materials prices up 2.8% in 2025

Overall construction input prices are 2.8% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 3.2% higher. However, construction input prices decreased...

Fireclay Tile’s new mosaic tile collection streamlines custom designs

Fireclay Tile is introducing a new collection of classic mosaic tile patterns and coordinating borders that make elevated, custom-looking floors easier than ever to...

MSI’s 2026 Design Trends celebrate global influences and natural beauty 

Looking ahead at 2026, MSI continues to lead with thoughtful trend forecasting informed by customer demand, sales performance, and the success of MSI products...

NSI releases ‘State of Silica Safety: 2024–25 Progress Report & 2026 Roadmap’

The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has released “State of Silica Safety: 2024-25 Progress Report & 2026 Roadmap,” outlining industry action taken over the past two...

Leather Floor Protectors launches USA-made leather pads to protect floors

Leather Floor Protectors has launched a new line of made-in-the-USA leather floor protection pads designed to help protect tile floors and more from damage...
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