Coverings 2026 welcomed thousands of industry professionals to the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 30-April 2. The four-day event, which spanned the convention center’s north and central halls, attracted highly qualified attendees from around the world with strong buying power across all industry segments, according to show organizers.
Architects, builders, contractors, designers, distributors, fabricators, installers, retailers and other professionals explored the latest in tile, stone, machinery, tools, technology and installation products representing 750 exhibitors from nearly 40 countries.
“Coverings is where the international tile and stone industry comes together to forge new relationships, gain education, explore the newest trends and products and take advantage of unique opportunities for business growth and development,” said Jamie Rich, Coverings managing director. “Hosting Coverings in Las Vegas this year expanded the show’s reach, bringing the industry together in one of the world’s premier destinations for business and innovation.”
Attendance from California and Nevada increased 412% compared to Coverings 2025 when the show took place in Orlando. The architect and designer attendee segments also saw an increase, up 24% compared to Coverings 2022—the last time the show was hosted in Las Vegas.
A highlight was the keynote session “Building Hope: A Conversation with Gary Sinise, NTCA and NSI on Serving Veterans Through Skilled Craftsmanship,” assisted by headline sponsor MAPEI and supporting sponsor Proflex. Attendees learned how tile and stone professionals have contributed to the specially adapted, smart homes built by the Gary Sinise Foundation for the country’s most severely wounded veterans and first responders, along with guidance on ways to participate in future builds.
A private, curated tour with Gary Sinise followed the keynote, where Sinise thanked current donors and met with exhibitors showcasing products designed to improve safety, mobility, comfort and independent daily living. Other show floor tours included the guided Contractor Tour or Contractor Tour en Español led by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) to learn about the latest tools, equipment and allied products, as well as self-guided audio tours available in both English and Spanish.
The Coverings Lounge served as a hub for attendees to network, see sessions on the Trends & Solutions Stage and attend happy hours. The Lounge was also home to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Architecture collaboration featuring a suite of mosaic-tiled furniture which included two chairs, a coffee table and two lamps designed and installed by UNLV students.
The themed stages—Installation Innovation, Fabricator and Trends & Solutions—as well as the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA) Cage offered attendees more than 50 educational opportunities. The Artisan Showcase featured art tile makers and artisans demonstrating the steps required to create one-of-a-kind, handmade tile. Attendees were able to create their own mosaic tile coasters to take home as a Coverings memento.
Mindfulness workshops were led by Gianna Vallefuoco—mindfulness meditation teacher and speaker, co-owner of Vallefuoco Contractors, NTCA board member and founder of Disability Inclusion Guild—on the Trends & Solutions Stage and in the Galvanize Lounge. Additionally, this year’s top tile trends were featured in educational presentations and show floor tours led by Alena Capra, Coverings spokesperson, industry ambassador and owner of Alena Capra Designs.
Coverings 2027 is scheduled for April 6-9, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. For more information, visit coverings.com.
