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FULL SCHEDULE

Friday, April 24, 2009

9:00 – 10:00 am

Using the Revised ANSI A137.1 Ceramic Tile Standard to Understand Tile Performance and Precision of Manufacture When Specifying or Installing Ceramic Tile
Room S102BC

Retail Sales – Taking Care of the Customer
Room S105BC

What’s New with Moisture And Concrete
Room S103BC

LEED Simplified for Contractors
Room S105D

9:00 – 11:00 am

Fabricators Forum
Room S105A

Spectrum and Prism Awards Honor Outstanding Tile and Stone Projects
Seventeen standout projects were honored at Coverings 2009 with the annual Spectrum and Prism Awards, which recognize, respectively, outstanding and imaginative use of tile and natural stone.  This year’s competitions drew 176 entries, a record field that made the judges’ job of deciding the winners more challenging than ever before and testifies to the coveted prestige of the awards. Paige Rien, designer for HGTV’s top-rated “Hidden Potential,” emceed the awards ceremony, presenting a total of $21,000 in prize money. Winners were feted, as well, with a cocktail reception at McCormick Place Convention Center, where the four-day international tile and stone expo was held.

Live Installation Demonstration Stage Schedule for April 24, 2009
As one of the most popular features at Coverings, these "how-to" classes offer you an up-close look at how top contracting pros handle a variety of challenging tile installations.


NAC Products (Booth #4735)
ECB Green: the flooring industries first self adhering "Green" Crack Isolation Membrane." Made of up to 25% recycled content, ECB Green meets the challenge of providing construction materials that meet today's "Green" building requirements for commercial and residential properties. 

GV Service Inc. (Booth #1642)
GV Service, Inc. is a full service company offering advanced ceramic technology for ceramic producers.

Pearl Abrasive Co. (Booth #4737)
Pearl Abrasive is proud to introduce the REACTOR PRO with a HUGE 25mm Diamond Segment Height.

Turkish Ceramics (Booth #2038)
The Turkish Ceramics industry has developed immensely over the last decade thanks to the excellent and high technology production processes and distinctive designs.

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