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We’re talking TILE on April 19 at #KBtribechat live from #Coverings2023!

A design discussion.

Sponsored and Hosted by Crossville Inc..

Our KBtribechat questions:

Q1: What popular tile trends are you seeing and spec’ing the most?

Q2: What’s tile styles are in for outside design? (pool decks. outdoor living areas, etc.)

Q3: How much of a role does health and wellness play in your and your clients’ surfacing selections? Are you spec’ing tile for health and wellness design?

Q4: Where do you get inspiration for your tile designs?

Q5: We’ve just launched our first carbon neutral tile collections. Do your clients see carbon neutrality as important? If so, are you seeing increased client demand for carbon neutral products? 

Q6: Show & Tell: Post pics of your tile designs!

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4/6 at #KBtribechat – All Things TILE, live from #Coverings2022

Sponsored and Hosted by Crossville Inc.

Tile is often the foundation of great design. From floors to walls and, now, so many surfaces in between, tile collections can truly define the look, feel, and function of spaces both inside and out. 

Join us as we gather with sponsor Crossville, Inc. to talk tile trends and ideas in conjunction with the annual Coverings Expo, North America’s largest show for the tile and stone industry.

In advance of the chat, get your photos ready to share! We want to see your tile designs during this inspiring conversation for our industry. 

Here is the question guide to help you prepare to share as we cover all things tile!


Q1 Let’s talk general tile trends—color/size/texture.

Q2 What’s in for outside? (Tile for pool decks, outdoor kitchens, etc)

Q3 What’re top tile styles for kitchens?

Q4 Share popular tile looks for baths.

Q5 Are you spec’ing tile for health/wellness design?

Q6 Any supply chain issues affecting your tile choices?

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July 7th at #KBtribechat – Tile Trends from #Coverings2021

Sponsored and Hosted by Crossville, Inc.

Let’s talk tile! 

In tandem with the annual Coverings Expo, North America’s largest exposition for the tile and stone industry, KBtribechat is partnering with Crossville, Inc. to chat about all the latest trends in tile. Whether you’re in-person at the show in Orlando or logging on from elsewhere in the world, tweet up with us to discuss the timeless yet always-evolving world of tile.

This lively discussion is sure to put you at the forefront of new products, overall design trends, and all that’s taking place in tile industry. In advance of the chat, get your photos ready to share; we want to see your inspired tile designs!

Our KBtribechat Questions:

Q1: What are your favorite tile trends?
Q2: Any unique uses/installations of tile? 
Q3: Are you specifying more tile these days?
Q4: Working w/ installers: share your tips!
Q5: Show & Tell: Post pics of your tile designs!

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April 22 at #KBtribechat – Tile Trends!

A design discussion

Sponsored and Hosted by Crossville, Inc.

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Who doesn’t love tile? It’s beautiful, functional, and sustainable. It’s simple to clean and maintain. With proper installation, it will last..and look great..for years to come.

Today, tile is more versatile for even more uses—in kitchens, baths, and beyond. Advancements in manufacturing have resulted in more formats, shapes, thicknesses, and styles for design professionals and homeowners to work with and enjoy in truly unique, stunning applications.

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Each year, we typically gather with sponsor Crossville, Inc. to talk tile in conjunction with the annual Coverings Expo, North America’s largest show for the tile and stone industry. Though the expo is canceled this year, the talk of tile is not! We are excited to meet virtually with Crossville—and YOU!—to share inspiration and information on the many ways tile can enhance our spaces. There are so many new products, looks, and options to discuss.

For everyone who joins us, get your photos ready to share! We want to see your tile designs during this fun exchange for our industry. Here is the question guide; get ready to chime in during this special tile talk.

Our KBtribechat Questions:

Q1: Tile trends—what do you love?

Q2: Share your fave tile performance characteristics.

Q3: How are current events guiding your materials selection?

Q4: Tips for working w/ installers for fab installations; do tell!

Q5: Show & Tell: Post pics of your tile designs!

BONUS:
As good timing would have it, our chat tile chat is happening on Earth Day 2020. Crossville will take the opportunity to share some notable news when we gather, so you’ll definitely want to be part of the conversation.

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#Coverings2019 #KBtribechat

A design discussion

Sponsored and Hosted by Crossville Inc.

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Tile—it’s functional art for our homes. Today, tile is more versatile and beautiful than ever thanks to advancing manufacturing technology and global design influences. There are so many styles, colors, sizes, shapes, and patterns to choose from for our interior spaces. Tile’s visual appeal and performance capabilities really shine in kitchens and baths, making it a staple surfacing choice for homeowners and design professionals alike.

The annual Coverings Expo is North America’s largest exposition for the tile and stone industry. Hundreds of exhibitors from across the globe converge to display miles of tiles to tens of thousands of show attendees who are excited to experience the latest and greatest.

To keep you at the forefront of new products and all that’s happening in tile industry, we’re once again hosting our weekly #KBTribeChat from the Crossville, Inc. booth on Coverings show floor. If you’ll be in Orlando for the show, please join us in person to tweet up with friends at booth 2600. If you can’t attend the show, join us online for the chat and discover what’s new and inspiring in the world of tile!

For everyone who’s part of this tile-focused chat, get your photos ready! We want to see your tile designs during this special conversation for our industry!

Our KBtribechat Questions:

Q1: Latest tile trends—share!

Q2: Any innovations compelling you to spec more tile?

Q3: Where do you find tile inspiration?

Q4: Share how you choose/work with installers.

Q5: What are your priorities when spec’ing tile?

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on Wednesday, April 10

from 2 to 3pm eastern

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#Coverings2018 #KBtribechat

A Tile Trends Discussion

Sponsored and Hosted by Crossville Tile.

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Tile, one of the most beloved surfaces across the centuries, is having a heyday! Now more than ever, people are clamoring for tile’s undeniable style—and its performance, as well. As we see interior design trends become more bold and a bit audacious, there’s plenty of tile to fall in line. From looks that harken to art deco’s roots to options that speak to the grand scale and deep colors of the old Dutch masters, today’s tile products are running the gamut of aesthetics, form, and function. Tile is increasingly specified in commercial and residential spaces, and thanks to advancements in the material, it’s being used in more plentiful and unique applications.

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The annual Coverings Expo is North America’s largest exposition for the tile and stone industry. One a thousand exhibitors from across the globe converge to display miles of tiles to tens of thousands of show attendees who are excited to experience the latest and greatest.

Because we’re focused on bringing our design community together to stay apprised of new products and latest, greatest news, we’re once again hosting our weekly #KBTribeChat from the Crossville, Inc. booth on Coverings show floor this year. If you’ll be in Atlanta for the show, please join us in person to tweet up with friends at booth 7654. If you won’t be able to attend the show, join us online for the chat and discover what’s new and inspiring in the world of tile!

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For all who are participating, get your tile photos ready! We want to see your favorite projects featuring tile, as well as pics of your favorite new products. We’ll share these and so much more during this special conversation for our industry!

Our KBtribechat questions:

Q1: Name the hottest new tile trends you’re loving.

Q2: How is tile fitting into emerging design trends?

Q3: Bold color/pattern for lasting surfaces like tile: yes/no/why?

Q4: Any common issues/priorities in spec’ing tile?

Q5: Show & tell of your favorite tile installations!

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April 5 at #KBtribechat – Tile Trends from #Coverings2017

A design discussion!

Sponsored and Hosted by Crossville Tile.

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Tile—it’s functional art for our homes. Today, tile is more versatile and beautiful than ever thanks to advancing manufacturing technology and global design influences. There are so many styles, colors, sizes, shapes, and patterns to choose from for our interior spaces. Tile’s visual appeal and performance capabilities really shine in kitchens and baths—on both floors and walls, making it a staple surfacing choice for homeowners and design professionals alike.

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The annual Coverings Expo is North America’s largest exposition for the tile and stone industry. Hundreds of exhibitors from across the globe converge to display miles of tiles to tens of thousands of show attendees who are excited to experience the latest and greatest.

To keep you at the forefront of new products and all that’s happening in tile industry, we’re once again hosting our weekly #KBTribeChat from the Crossville, Inc. booth on Coverings show floor. If you’ll be in Orlando for the show, please join us in person to tweet up with friends at booth 2600. If you can’t attend the show, join us online for the chat and discover what’s new and inspiring in the world of tile!

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For everyone who’s part of this tile-focused chat, get your photos ready! We want to see your tile designs during this special conversation for our industry!

Our KBtribechat questions:

Q1: Latest tile trends—share!

Q2: Any innovations compelling you to spec more tile?

Q3: Where do you find tile inspiration?

Q4: Share how you choose/work with installers.

Q5: What are your priorities when specing tile?

Join this Twitter Chat discussion

on Wednesday, April 5th

from 2 to 3pm eastern time

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Here’s the transcript for this KBtribechat.

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The April 20th KBtribechat is all about Tile!

Sponsored and Hosted by Crossville Tile.

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Tile is a surfacing material that’s been popular in design for literally centuries and can be found throughout historically significant places the world over. In a testament of true staying power, tile’s style isn’t just holding in today’s evolving marketplace; it’s growing! Now more than ever, kitchen and bath designers are turning to the appeal and performance of tile products for their projects.

The annual Coverings Expo is an epicenter for discovering the latest in tile trends. With exhibitors from across the globe, the show connects attendees with makers that are innovating and advancing this historically cool product category into new realms.

To stay apprised of the latest in the tile industry, we’re once again hosting our weekly #KBTribeChat from the Crossville, Inc. booth on Coverings show floor. If you’ll be in Chicago for Coverings, please join us in person to tweet up with friends at booth 7306. If you can’t attend the show, join us online for the chat and discover what’s new and inspiring in the world of tile!

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The discussion questions:

Q1: Let’s talk latest tile trends! (colors/sizes/textures)

Q2: What are your priorities when specifying tile?

Q3: Anything new/revolutionary in tile this year?

Q4: Are you using more tile in your projects these days?

Q5: What inspires you to design with tile?

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Talking Tile from #Coverings2015

Tile is a perpetually popular choice for covering floors, walls, and other surfaces such as countertops. From its timeless, artisanal appeal to its technical characteristics and performance, tile is a staple of quality and beauty, and data confirms that its consumption is on a steady increase throughout North America.

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On April 15th—during the annual Coverings Expo, the ultimate tile and stone conference – #KBtribechat is having a discussion on the topic of tile. We’ll gather with our tribe, some of us live at the show and the rest of us from our respective corners on the map, to discuss the latest greatest tile trends and ideas for installations.

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Here are the discussion questions:

Q1: Latest tile trends: Discuss! (colors/sizes/textures)

Q2: What tile styles are tops for kitchens & baths? Share images!

Q3: Show/share your latest tile projects (or others’ projects you love).

Q4: Are you using more tile these days—beyond kitchen & bath?

Q5: Where do you get tile inspiration?

For the third consecutive year, our Coverings chat will be sponsored and hosted by domestic tile manufacturer Crossville, Inc, maker of beautiful, environmentally friendly porcelain, stone, glass and mosaic tile collections. We’ll convene in the Crossville booth—# 3818—at our standing chat time: Wednesday, April 15th at 11 a.m. P.T./2 p.m. ET. Make plans to join us from wherever in the world you’ll be for a great time talking all things tile.

Here is the transcript for this KBtribechat.

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Tile Brings the Tribe Together

Join Us for Talk of Tile Trends Direct from the Coverings 2013, Sponsored and Hosted by Crossville Tile

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Tile—whether porcelain, stone, glass, metal, large format or intricate mosaic—causes primal stirring among members of the kitchen and bath tribe. The natural materials, authentic details, colors, patterns, textures and endless design possibilities speak to those of us who take part in the creation of beautiful kitchens and baths.

Next week, the tribe will come together in celebration of tile at the Coverings Expo. Some of us will gather in person on the show floor in Atlanta, others will convene online, and all of us will glory in discussion of the latest styles and trends. For such an ancient art form, tile has truly timeless appeal.

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Coverings is the premiere trade show for the tile industry. Each year, tens of thousands of professionals from around the world converge to experience the most current products, programs and innovations. With #KBTribeChat on site, members of the tribe will get a firsthand glimpse into the most current advancements in tile from across the globe.

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Our chat will be hosted by domestic tile manufacturer Crossville, Inc, maker of sustainable, sophisticated porcelain, stone, glass and mosaic tile collections. We’ll convene in the Crossville booth—# 7259—at our standing chat time: Wednesday, May 1st at 2 p.m. ET. Make plans to join us from wherever in the world you’ll be for a great time indulging in tile talk.

Here is the Pinterest board for this chat!

Here is the transcript for this chat!

 

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