The International Surface Event (TISE) is the largest North American floor covering, stone and tile industry event. This year’s edition was held from January 27 to 30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, where it welcomed hundreds of exhibitors and tens of thousands of attendees.

TISE is the largest North American floor covering, stone and tile industry event, which has been operating for more than 30 years. Buyers, specifiers and influencers from the U.S. and countries all over the world attend to purchase products, gain design and trend inspiration, and develop their business strategies for the upcoming year.

Through our 2017 Tile and Stone Installation Study, the following brands received the most preferred product and best overall awards determined by contractors and architects who participated in our research.