Feb 12, 2026
The tile industry is gearing up for one of its biggest events: Coverings USA 2026. The world brands, designers, manufacturers and retailers will be brought together to look into the future of surface innovation. Tilesview comes back with even better technology, smarter tools and greater ambitions.
Coverings is not any other trade show. It is a place of fashions, where companies find the instruments that transform their selling. The expo defines the future of the whole industry whereby advanced materials and digital solutions are concerned.
The fact that Tilesview was present at the event points to only one thing, namely, the inevitability of digital visualization. It is emerging as the support base of the contemporary tile sales.
At the booth visitors will experience live demonstrations, hands‑on previews, and interactive displays powered by the Tilesview visualizer. Attendees do not have to browse through printed catalogs or even guess how a tile would appear like, but can instead watch real rooms come to life within seconds.
The following is what the visitors can expect:
Live AIGI room visualization demos.
Live support of product applications on walls and floors.
360 Theatrics experiences.
Special assistance of the Tilesview team.
Tilesview is not just software on display. It is offering a smarter method of marketing surfaces in a rapid market.
The heart of the experience is the Tilesview visualizer. It is a smart application that enables one to add photo images of any room and use tiles, marble, stone, wood, paint, or any surface within a few seconds.
It works in a simple way:
Upload a room image.
The AI identifies walls, floors and other surfaces.
Choose a product in the store.
View the outcome in high detail in real time.
No complex arrangement. There is no technical knowledge required. It is user friendly even to a first time user.
The system works with a great variety of materials:
Ceramic and porcelain tiles
Marble and granite
Quartz and natural stone
Wooden flooring and veneers.
SPC and WPC flooring
Vinyl flooring and carpets
Finishes on wallpaper and paint.
It has one of the most striking features, the 360-degree panorama mode. The users are able to move within the room and view the design in a variety of angles. This gives it an impression that it is close to reality and it aids the buyers to make quicker decisions.
There is also a Compare Mode. Customers are able to put two designs next to each other and choose the one that is more effective. This eliminates uncertainty and generates trust.
Users can see a tile as opposed to imagining how that tile will appear. And that difference makes all the difference.
Technology is just relevant when it is used to develop businesses. To improve the sales performance, Tilesview concentrates on tools that enhance this directly.
The visualizer may be integrated into the website of a brand. Buyers who look at online products are able to test designs immediately and not leave the page.
With the help of QR code, customers are able to scan a QR code printed near a sample tile at exhibitions and showrooms. The product then opens in a live visualization screen in a few seconds.
Tilesview is another company that provides a touchscreen kiosk. It is placed as an in-store display where walk-in customers can view designs on huge screens. The kiosk has the following benefits:
Reduced decision-making time with customers.
Decreased reliance on the physical stock of samples.
Improved interaction in the sales discussions.
Internet Selection and Quotation.
Users are allowed to store some of the designs on a shortlist. The system is able to compute rough numbers according to the room size. This enhances faster quotation and less manual work.
All these attributes become combined to enhance the purchasing experience. The Tilesview visualizer becomes more than a design tool.
The digital visualization does not simply involve the appearance of something impressive. It provides quantifiable outcomes.
Companies that have Tilesview claim more level of customer contact and improved enquiry rates. When buyers are able to view products properly, they reduce hesitation. Confidence rises.
Key benefits include:
Higher point of sale on websites.
Faster showroom closures
Reduced product returns
Improved customer satisfaction.
Clarity is one of the key benefits. Some of the returns occur since the customers feel that the product does not look as it was during installation. By having realistic previews, expectations are matched prior to buying.
In Tilesview, there are also useful analytics. Brands can track:
Most visualized products
Popular room types
Frequently compared designs.
Top shared projects
The retailers and manufacturers use this data to learn the market demand. They do not have to speculate about the trends, they can observe the real customer behaviour.
Multi-surface visualization is also another strong advantage. Flooring may be combined with wall tiles, rugs or paint by the customers. This promotes high volume purchases and higher cart value.
The result is simple. More intelligent purchasing choices are as a result of a better visualization. Wiser decisions translate to high sales growth.
Coverings USA 2026 is more than an exhibition. It is a platform of change. Organizations that embrace digital selling applications remain competitive. The people who disregard it are at risk of being left behind.
Who should you visit the booth?
Tile manufacturers who are interested in digital catalogs.
International buyers are the target of exporters.
Retailers wishing to increase showroom interaction.
Faster approvals by clients required by architects and designers.
E-commerce brands enhancing internet experience.
The Tilesview visualizer will be showcased with live case studies and interactive sessions. The reader will be able to test the system with his or her own image of the product and receive instant results.
In the future, AI and real-time visualization will play a critical role in the future of surface selling. Customers expect speed. They expect clarity. Before spending, they are expecting confidence.
Tilesview is stepping into Coverings USA 2026 with a clear message. Sale of tiles will be visual, interactive and data-driven in the future.
Companies that are willing to expand should not just use printed brochures and fixed images. They require tools that will prove the reality prior to installation.
Coverings 2026 is the ideal venue to experience such a change. And Tilesview is willing to be in charge.
