Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108 Page 109 Page 110 Page 111 Page 112 Page 113 Page 114 Page 115 Page 116 Page 117 Page 118 Page 119 Page 120 Page 121 Page 122 Page 123 Page 124 Page 125 Page 126 Page 127 Page 128 Page 129 Page 130 Page 131 Page 132 Page 133 Page 134 Page 135 Page 136 Page 137 Page 138 Page 139 Page 140INDUSTRY NEWS America,Inc.(TCNA),TileofSpain/the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), and the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). Taffy, based in Arlington, Va., is a full-service trade show and management company focused on producing events that inspire audi- ences, create connections, and deliver results. “We are delighted to team up with Coverings to help drive its goals and add value for the thousands of the show’s exhibitors and attendees,” said Jennifer Hoff, president at Taffy Event Strategies. “We are looking forward to supporting the industry as it showcases its truly remark- able tile and stone products, while also fostering business-building net- working and education opportuni- ties for today’s professionals.” For more information, visit www. coverings.com. The Tile Shop launches online Design Studio The Tile Shop, a specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance mate- rials, and related accessories, recent- ly introduced an integrated digital Design Studio capability in all stores and online, allowing customers to personalize and visualize how an entire room or a distinct space will look upon completion of their proj- ect. The Design Studio gives custom- ers and sales associates a collabora- tive platform to create customized 3D design renderings to scale, using specific shopper room dimensions. Shoppers can choose from an exten- sive selection of The Tile Shop’s tile and stone products, trim and grout, visualize various tile layout possibili- ties and select accompanying furni- ture and accessories, including light- ing.Tile layouts of floors or walls can be changed at the click of a button. The Design Studio is available with- out an appointment at any ofTheTile Shop’s 118 store locations, or shop- pers can register online at tileshop. com to use the service on a comput- er or mobile device. The tool’s col- laborative design capability means that anyone who receives a shared plan can edit it directly. Once a final design is chosen, the Design Studio also has the capability to tabulate exact product quantities needed to complete the project. Shoppers can also request a cost estimate for an individual Design Studio rendering by sending it directly to The Tile Shop showroom in their area or by submitting it online at tileshop. com, and an associate will follow up to provide a project estimate. Alternatively, they can send render- ings directly to their preferred Trade Pro for an estimate. 118 TileLetter | September 2016