Coverings 2026 Highlights Accessibility, Adapted Homes for Wounded Veterans
Coverings 2026 convened thousands of industry professionals from around the world at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 30–April 2. The four-day event spanned the convention center’s large North and Central Halls. Immersive displays showcased the latest in tile, stone, machinery, tools, technology and installation products. Roughly 750 exhibitors from nearly 40 countries participated.
Among many highlights for Coverings 2026 attendees was the keynote session, “Building Hope: A Conversation with Gary Sinise, NTCA and NSI on Serving Veterans Through Skilled Craftsmanship,” supported by headline sponsor MAPEI and supporting sponsor PROFLEX.
Those who attended learned how tile and stone professionals have contributed to the specially adapted, smart homes built by the Gary Sinise Foundation for the nation’s most severely wounded veterans and other American heroes, along with guidance on ways to participate in future builds.
A private, curated tour with Gary Sinise, founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, actor and humanitarian, took place following the keynote during which Sinise thanked donors and met exhibitors showcasing products designed with accessibility in mind. The tour featured a range of exhibits with residential products that improve safety, mobility, comfort and independent daily living for inhabitants, such as curbless showers, slip-resistant tile for floors and other surfaces, and indoor-outdoor transitions.
Coverings 2027 is scheduled for April 6-9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. For more details, visit coverings.com.
