Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone event, will return to Orlando, Fla., April 6-9, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center, celebrating the beginning of three consecutive years during which the show will be hosted in Orlando. Coverings 2027 will bring together professionals from across the tile, stone, design, and construction industries to explore new products and trends, build valuable connections, and benefit from solutions focused on business growth and profitability.
The show has opened submissions for the 2027 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards and nominations for the 2027 Coverings Rock Stars program.
“Coverings is where the entire tile and stone ecosystem—from distributors, dealers, retailers, and installers to architects, designers, builders, remodelers, and fabricators—comes together to connect and form new relationships with industry peers and find the latest tile, stone, and machinery product innovations,” said Managing Director Jamie Rich. “Bringing Coverings back to Orlando for 2027 and continuing that momentum through the 2028 and 2029 shows creates an exciting multi-year opportunity to unite the global tile and stone community in one of the country’s most dynamic event destinations.”
Registration for Coverings 2027 will open in early November 2026. Those interested in attending can sign up to receive registration notifications and other important show updates by visiting Coverings.com/mailing-list.
Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards
The CID Awards, sponsored by Stone World and TileLetter, honor exceptional achievements in the design and installation of ceramic tile and natural stone in residential, institutional, and commercial projects. Architects, builders, contractors, designers, distributors, installers, retailers, and other professionals across the design, construction, and related industries are encouraged to submit their projects through the official submission portal by Dec. 3, 2026.
Eligible projects must be completed between January 2025 and December 2026. Entrants may submit up to three projects, and each project may be entered in more than one category as long as it meets the relevant criteria. Projects that demonstrate an original or unusual use of materials, incorporate an innovative technology, reflect installation excellence, or use notably sustainable materials and practices are of particular interest.
Entries will be judged separately on tile and stone installation and design across 11 distinct categories: Commercial Ceramic Tile Design, Residential Ceramic Tile Design, Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation, Residential Ceramic Tile Installation, Commercial Stone Design, Residential Stone Design, Commercial Stone Installation, Residential Stone Installation, Artistic Design, Artistic Installation, and Other.
The 2027 CID Award winners will be celebrated at Coverings 2027 during the CID Awards Ceremony & Reception. Winning projects will be featured onsite at Coverings 2027 and receive recognition through the Coverings website, social media channels, publications, and other media coverage. Winners will also receive a $200 gift card to help cover travel expenses to Orlando.
Coverings Rock Stars program
Coverings Rock Stars, an Emerging Leaders Program, celebrates rising professionals who are helping shape the future of the tile and stone industry. The program is now in its 13th year and recognizes professionals under the age of 35 for their industry involvement, career growth, leadership development, community and volunteer contributions, continuing education, and other qualities that distinguish them as emerging leaders.
Professionals in the industry are encouraged to nominate individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to their careers, their communities, and the continued growth of the industry. Multiple nominations are accepted and encouraged, but self-nominations are not permitted.
Nominations for the 2027 Coverings Rock Stars Program can be submitted via the online Coverings Rock Stars nomination form and are due Dec. 3, 2026.
Selected Rock Stars will be recognized during Coverings 2027 at the Rock Star Awards and receive industry accolades, a $200 gift card for attending Coverings, exclusive invitations to onsite events, and a free pass to attend the show.
Onsite ceremonies for both the Rock Stars and CID Awards are open to all Coverings attendees, giving showgoers the chance to celebrate the professionals and projects making an impact across the industry.
About Coverings
Coverings is the largest and preeminent ceramic tile and natural-stone trade fair and exposition in all of North America. It features hundreds of exhibitors from 40 countries and is the stage for introducing some of the most innovative tile and stone products in the world. The exposition and conference, with more than 35 years of successful history, serve as a valuable learning resource for all segments of the industry, with dozens of educational opportunities throughout the show. Coverings attracts thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design professionals, builders, real estate developers, as well as journalists, reporters, broadcasters, podcasters and bloggers who cover the vital tile and stone industry.
Key sponsors of the show are Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain (ASCER)/Tile of Spain, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), and International Product Assurance (IPA) Laboratories.
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