Step up to the table — the TCNA Pavilion at Coverings ’26 in Las Vegas is your one‑stop of can’t‑miss experiences.
We’re dealing out treats, insights, and celebrations the whole show (March 30–April 2). Whether you’re after a quick pick‑me‑up, networking opportunities, a must‑attend session, or a chance to take home a prize, the TCNA Pavilion is where to place your bet.
Stop by the TCNA Booth 4238 to connect with our co-exhibitors and create your Coverings strategy. Think of Booth 4238 as holding a full house of information. In addition to the Tile Council of North America, meet colleagues from the Tile Heritage Foundation, Tile Contractors Association of America, International Masonry Institute, National Tile Contractors Association, and the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. During your stop, learn the latest standards information and chat about testing with International Product Assurance Laboratories. Before you take in the rest of the pavilion, the Flooring Sustainability Summit and Obra Blanca offer opportunities to continue your winning streak with conferences in July and October. Ask about registration!
The TCNA Booth 4238 is the place to get your bearings and plan the rest of your pavilion visit.
Here’s a curated lineup for each day to help you ace your game all week. Activities are in order — plus repeat hands so you don’t miss a second chance. (Visit Coverings2026 for a complete schedule.)
Monday, March 30 — Ante up: sessions, scoops, and celebrations
- Live Demonstrations & Giveaways (Mon–Wed, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM) Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 4676
Pull up a seat and watch experts deal flawless installs and time‑saving tips live. These demos are where the action is — learn, ask questions, and score giveaway swag.
- Therapy Dogs from Michael’s Angel Paws (Mon–Wed, 11:00 AM-3 PM) TCNA Booth 4238
The Pavilion’s wildcard: stop by to de‑stress and recharge with visiting therapy dogs. Find comfort on the show floor as these furry companions deal unconditional cuddles alongside one-of-a kind doghouses tiled by TCNA members (doghouses are on display the entire show).
- Ice Cream (Mon–Wed, begins 11:00 AM) TCNA Booth 4238
Your welcome chip: complimentary scoops arrive at 11:00 AM. Cool off, fuel up, and get ready for a full day of betting on the best sessions.
- “Global Tile Trends 2026” with panelist Roxanne Morris, TCNA (11:00 AM- 12:00 PM) Room N250
Discover the best bets for this year’s tile trends, why they made the cut, and how designers are strategizing their play.
- Artisan Showcase, Booth 4721
Show your best hand with hands-on activities and artists’ demonstrations in the Art Tile Village:
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Make your own mosaic tile coaster
2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Ring saw and glass grinder demonstration
3:00 PM-3:30 PM: Traditional Mercer flat mosaic tile demonstration
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Sculpting handmade tile demonstration
- “ANSI ≠ ISO: Why International Testing Doesn’t Equal US Compliance,” Katelyn Simpson, Director of Laboratory Services, IPA Laboratories (11:30 AM–12:00 PM) Trends & Solution Stage, Booth 6014
Know the house rules. This short, sharp session is your compliance card — essential for anyone specifying or sourcing tile for U.S. projects.
- “Leveraging Durability, Longevity, and Adaptive Reuse to Position Tile for Circular Design,” moderated by Bill Griese, Deputy Executive Director, TCNA (12:30 PM–1:30 PM) Room N250
Play the long game. Learn how tile’s durability can be your ace in the hole for circular‑design strategies and sustainability wins.
- Prizes and Drawings (2:00 PM) TCNA Booth 4238
Monday’s midday drawing is the Pavilion’s opening jackpot. Show up anytime throughout the day to play for a ticket at the TCNA, IPA Laboratories, or Flooring Sustainability Summit counters. Return for the drawings to score branded swag and surprise prizes.
- CTDA + TCNA Happy Hour / Supplier of the Year Celebration (3:30–5:30 PM) TCNA Booth 4238
Toast the winners. This happy hour is the Pavilion’s high‑roller table — network over cocktails and celebrate the Supplier of the Year.
- 2026 Rock Star Awards & Coverings Champions Ceremony & Reception (4:00–5:30 PM) Coverings Lounge, Booth 6014
Spotlight time. Roll up for the awards ceremony where the industry’s top performers take the stage — a can’t‑miss moment to applaud colleagues and collect inspiration.
Tuesday, March 31 — Double down on learning and mid‑day prizes
- Live Demos & Giveaways (10:30 AM–4:30 PM) Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 4676
Practical techniques, tool demos, and limited‑edition giveaways throughout the day.
- Therapy Dogs from Michael’s Angel Paws (11:00 AM-3 PM) TCNA Booth 4238
- Artisan Showcase, Booth 4721
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Sculpting handmade tile demonstration
12:00 PM-12:30 PM Traditional Mercer flat mosaic tile demonstration
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Ring saw and glass grinder demonstration
2:30 PM-5:00 PM Make your own mosaic tile coaster
- “Why Porcelain Tile Certification Matters,” Katelyn Simpson, Director of Laboratory Services, IPA Laboratories (11:30 AM–12:00 PM) Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 6014
Certification is the house edge — get the technical facts that protect your projects and spec choices.
- Prizes and Drawings (1:00 PM) TCNA Booth 4238
Take another spin. Midday prizes give you a second shot at Pavilion swag after you’ve logged a morning of demos and sessions. Play for a ticket at the TCNA, IPA Laboratories, or Flooring Sustainability Summit counters throughout the day and be present for the drawing in order to score some fantastic prizes.
- “TN Workforce Panel: The Future of Labor in TN Tile Valley,” with panelists Bill Griese and Ryann Coyle, TCNA (3:00 PM–4:00 PM) Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 6014
Learn how labor trends will shape tile production and delivery. Essential for suppliers and contractors plotting long‑term strategy.
- Happy Hour and Giveaways (4:00 PM-5:30 PM) Coverings Lounge, Booth 6014
- 2025 CID Awards Ceremony & Reception (4:30 PM–5:30 PM), Room C102
Design honors payout. Celebrate CID winners and scope the trends design leaders are betting on next
Wednesday, April 1 — No joke. Catch the keynote, the last deals, and the big donation payoff
- Keynote: “Building Hope — A Conversation with Gary Sinise” (Wednesday 8:30–9:15 AM), Room N246
The opening‑hand of the day: a heavyweight conversation about service, resilience, and community impact. An early seat here pays dividends.
- Live Demos & Giveaways (10:30 AM–4:30 PM) Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 4676
Final day to catch live installations and pick up demo‑only giveaways.
- Therapy Dogs from Michael’s Angel Paws (11:00 AM-3 PM) TCNA Booth 4238
- Ice Cream (11:00 AM) TCNA Booth 4238
One last scoop to sweeten your final pavilion rounds. Beat the crowd and savor a chilled treat.
- Artisan Showcase, Booth 4721
2:00 PM-4:00 PM make your own mosaic tile coaster
- Prizes and Drawings (1:00 PM) TCNA Booth 4238
Final spin: the week’s last drawing. Visit the TCNA, IPA Laboratories, or Flooring Sustainability Summit counters anytime today to play for a ticket. Then come back for the drawing to see if you go home a winner.
- Doghouse Donation Ceremony (3:00 PM) TCNA Booth 4238
The Pavilion’s big reveal: join us for the public donation ceremony for Michael’s Angel Paws. This is the charity payout where the tile community’s generosity is recognized and celebrated.
- NTCA & TCNA Awards Presentation & Reception (5:30–9:00 PM) Room N246
The evening’s grand table. This extended reception is the Pavilion’s full‑house celebration — awards (including TCNA’s Tile Person of the Year Award), networking, and the kind of community payout that keeps the industry moving.
Quick play cheat‑sheet
The TCNA Pavilion at Coverings stacks treats, training, and celebrations into a single place — free scoops, tips and tricks, technical briefings, awards, and feel‑good charity moments. With programming framed to make you a winner, the TCNA Pavilion is an opportunity to gain knowledge, connections, and a few delightful surprises.
Hit the pavilion early and use this as a guide to mark the sessions and celebrations you can’t miss (make sure to leave room for a pup visit and a sweet treat). Have a question? Stop by the TCNA Booth 4238 for assistance.
Ice cream
Monday–Wednesday, starting at 11:00 AM (daily), TCNA Booth 4238
Live Demonstrations & Giveaways
Monday–Wednesday, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM Installation Innovation Stage, Booth 4676
Prizes/drawings
Play for a ticket at the TCNA, IPA Laboratories, or Flooring Sustainability counters (Booth 4238) anytime throughout the day. Be sure you are back at Booth 4238 for the drawings: Monday 2:00 PM; Tuesday 1:00 PM; Wednesday 1:00 PM.
Must-Attend Sessions
Monday, 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (Global Tile Trends 2026) Room N250
Monday, 11:30 AM–12:00 PM (ANSI ≠ ISO) Trends & Solution Stage Booth, 6014
Monday, 12:30–1:30 PM (Durability & Circular Design) Trends & Solutions Stage, Booth 6014)
Tuesday 11:30 AM–12:00 PM (Porcelain Certification Critical Points) Trends & Solution Stage, Booth 6014
Tuesday 3:00 PM–4:00 PM (TN Workforce Panel) Trends & Solution Stage, Booth 6014
Artisan Showcase
Booth 4721
Make Your Own Mosaic Tile Coaster
Monday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM; Tuesday 2:30 PM-5:00 PM; Wednesday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Ring saw and glass grinder demonstration
Monday 2:00 PM-2:30 PM; Tuesday 1:00 PM-1:30 PM
Traditional Mercer flat mosaic tile demonstration
Monday 3:00 PM-3:30 PM; Tuesday 12:00 PM-12:30 PM
Sculpting handmade tile demonstration
Monday 4:00 PM-4:30 PM; Tuesday 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Dawg Days
Doghouses Tiled by TCNA Members
Daily during show hours, TCNA Booth 4238
Michael’s Angel Paws therapy dogs
Monday-Wednesday 11 AM-3 PM (daily), TCNA Booth 4238
Doghouse Donation Ceremony
Wednesday 3:00 PM, TCNA Booth 4238
Awards, Happy Hours, and Receptions
Monday
CTDA + TCNA Happy Hour (3:30–5:30 PM) TCNA Booth 4238
Rock Star Awards & Coverings Champions (4:00–5:30 PM, Booth 6014
Tuesday
2025 CID Awards (4:30–5:30 PM), Room C102
Happy Hour and Giveaways (4:00 PM-5:30 PM) Coverings Lounge, Booth 6014
Wednesday
Happy Hour and Giveaways (4:00 PM-5:30 PM) Coverings Lounge, Booth 6014
NTCA & TCNA Awards Presentation & Reception (5:30–9:00 PM, Room N246
Keynote
Wednesday 8:30–9:15 AM — “Building Hope — A Conversation with Gary Sinise,” Room N246
Everyone hits the jackpot at the TCNA Pavilion
Discover this year’s tile trends, check out the latest installation materials and tools, and make new connections for success. Whether you’re at Coverings ’26 to learn, network, or celebrate, the TCNA Pavilion is shuffling up the deck with options to fit your every need. See you in Vegas!
