TISE 2025 Exceeds Surface Pros’ Expectations by Addressing Evolving Housing, Design Markets
Day One of TISE 2025! Attendees are eager to see what new products and technologies they’ll discover on the show floor. Photo courtesy of TISE.
The International Surface Event (tise), the largest annual resource for surface, stone and tile industries sourcing, networking and education hosted more than 700 global brands across 25 countries showcasing materials and flooring solutions recently at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
An obvious indicator of the importance of this annual event was notable thanks to the visible increase in floor traffic from one day to the next, much to the delight of not only the exhibitors, but also of attendees who were overheard encouraging each other to visit specific exhibitors. Camaraderie at its finest!
Mapei’s in-booth new product demonstration, one of many throughout the three-day event! Image ©2025 Tileometry & Arpi Nalbandian.
Although tise is an annual event, it is thankfully not satisfied with status quo. In addition to the annual Installation Competition, tise featured a “mix of returning and new programs designed to enhance collaborations and support professionals across the broad range of audiences the platform services. The Natural Stone Specialty Program made its debut, highlighting topics including economic climate, silica impacts and advancing sustainability as natural stone applications gain popularity across exterior and interior spaces, providing tailored education and resources for stone professionals along with a unique tour of the behind-the-scenes production of the quarry and processing plant through a partnership with Las Vegas Rock,” show organizers noted.
From Crossville Inc. is the large-format Gemini Tile series, shown here in Luce. The 1×3-meter porcelain tile panel features a subtle design reminiscent of a shadow being cast onto a surface. Image ©2025 Tileometry & Arpi Nalbandian.
Moreover, tise organizers honored exemplary products with its “What’s Hot – Best of tise 2025 Awards” – recognizing “Tile + Stone groups across categories of Style & Design, Sustainability, Technology and Innovation with winners announced the second day of the show.”
Realistic stone-look porcelain tile from LX Hausys. Image ©2025 Tileometry & Arpi Nalbandian.
“As tise continues to serve as the ultimate industry event of inspiration and sourcing for the global surface, stone and tile professionals, we recognize the evolving market condition and the critical need for a comprehensive look on the future of the industry,” says Dana Hicks, Group Event Director for tise. “Providing the resources and information that supports the entire supply chain from construction, design to installation, ensures our attendees and exhibitors are equipped to face the demand of the incoming global market.”
Book-matched large-format porcelain tile panels from Moderno Porcelain Works. Image ©2025 Tileometry & Arpi Nalbandian.
Of course, no well-organized industry event would be complete without an abundance of live demonstrations and training sessions – a valuable tool for success for both exhibitors and attendees who want to hone their skills, or be exposed to new time-saving, and/or innovative new products.
Adex USA’s Horizon glazed ceramic tile collection features a linear visual. Image ©2025 Tileometry & Arpi Nalbandian.
The International Surface Event (tise) returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas January 27-29, 2026. Visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com for the latest details, news, and information for the 2026 event.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all images within this article are copyrighted / ©2025 Tileometry & Arpi Nalbandian. Please ask for permission for any form of reproduction.