Friday, March 18, 2011

I went to the Coverings show in Las Vegas on Monday. Just one day with a group of folks from the NARI chapter in Phoenix, who so generously invited me on their tour bus. (The Greater Phoenix NARI was a co-sponsor of the Coverings Show). I was also able to bring my other half along for the ride! I'd never been to a tile and stone trade show, so this was a real treat. This show was huge! There are over 1000 exhibitors at this show.

 I took some of random photos, which are below. Many booths did not allow photos, so there are not many pictures of product, mostly of displays and booths. Some of the mosaic displays were really wonderful and artistic. The best (and largest usually) booth designs were in the Italian pavilion. The Spanish pavilion came  in a close second in overall design and displays. However, some American companies had amazing products, particularly memorable was Voguebay, company that showed such amazing glass tile, I was having a difficult time figuring out how they manufactured some of it. No photos allowed at that booth, so take a look at their website. Interstyle  is a Canadian company that had these amazing fuse-cast architectural glass panels. (Photos below of this glass displayed as benches). Some of the Chinese dealers also had amazing product; their small glass and ceramic tiles stood out.
It was fun being there as an observer rather than a buyer; I could spend more time just looking. (BTW: that fabulous white tote bag in the above photo, reminiscent of a vintage flight bag, was supplied to show registrants by the Spanish tile pavilion)
We were in Las Vegas a little over 24 hours, so no time for much more than the show itself, a reception put on by the Italians, and meals. We did manage to find two fabulous restaurants; we went to the Border Grill (Mandalay Bay) for dinner and Otto Pizzeria and Enoteca (The Venetian) for lunch. They make a wonderfully balanced negroni!

Some tile trends and common design trends stood out for me, they include:
  • Round and rounded shapes were huge. Circles within circles, oval shapes, and round flat and domed tiles were everywhere, especially in glass. Taker a look at Vetro Mosaico and Keen Ocean for examples.
  • Aluminum and ceramic tile with a matte, bronze finish or a textured, brushed finish.
  • Watery colors and textures, especially glass tiles with just a hint of color. These tiles were sometimes striated with blues and greens. 
  • "Green" (As in ecological) was a prominent buzz word in a few booths featuring recycled glass tile, and the image of green grass was even featured on a tote bag from the Italian pavilion, implying "green" tiles. 
Here are some highlights from the show.
Enjoy!
~Reb











The breathtaking Antolini Luigi booth
Cerodomus' gigantic booth entrance. That black entrance slab reminded me of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
A floor display with tiled blocks you can sit on; the floor is all glass tiles.
The gigantic Primestone booth showing polished slabs of  pink and gold onyx.
Gong Loon Industries booth
Check out the mosaic!
Random mosaic in the tool section.
This intricate mosaic was exceptional
Another intricate mosaic
Bath mock-up in one of the Spanish dealer's booths
The Spanish pavilion had hot pink carpet everywhere
Another fabulous mosaic in the tool section
The Interstyle booth, showing the amazing glass slabs

Interstyle. These benches should be in museums.






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