Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is suitable for dimensional stone, slate, granite, stone agglomerates and most types of ceramic, ceramic mosaic, quarry, brick paver, porcelain, glass and clay tile installations. We are excited to present these two high-performance products at TISE 2024,” he said.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The 2021 CEU Awards were presented to participating members of the CEU Program at TISE in Las Vegas on Feb. The 2021 CEU Educator of the Year Award was presented to Stone Panels International LLC, a lightweight stone company located in Marble Falls, Texas.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute will host a virtual celebration for the 2020 Pinnacle Award and Industry Recognition Award recipients. The design and use of natural stone in each project will be highlighted. The event is presented free of charge and will qualify for HSW CEU credit through LACES, AIA and IDCEC.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has awarded Greg Osterhout (Northern Stone Supply) the 2023 David Fell Spirit of Service award, and Sam Arcot the 2023 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year award. Presented to recognize a company or individual involved with the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 10, 2024

The design team was presented with a challenge to craft a home capable of accommodating two families and extended guest stays comfortably. Internally, porcelain collaborates with natural stone in areas requiring robust materials.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2024

Verona, Italy—Antolini, a tile and natural stone supplier, has launched the Textures+ Collection, featuring 50 different options. By applying a specific technological process, Antolini can transform and enhance natural stone by offering unique and highly tactile finishes in three dimensions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 9, 2014

First, these mosaics are offered in smooth and naturally rounded surfaces and also standing stones, meaning presented on their edges. He added, “Furthermore, because this is a natural stone product, no two stones, no two mosaics ever look alike.”. Pebbles is unique in two ways,“ Cilona says.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) launched a new CEU course titled “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research.” The course is designed to help attendees identify ways to reduce embodied carbon in future projects and identify ways to incorporate natural stone into their projects.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has outlined the registration details and webinar schedule for the fifth and final edition of Coverings Connected for 2021. Arlington, Va.—Coverings, 17, 2021, hosted on Coverings’ website. – 12 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2024

Those present will have the opportunity to meet Arnott and witness his creative process and the beauty of sustainable artistry. Other Coverings 2024 education within the show’s “Sustainability” tenet will include “Building Resilience for Health” and “Reducing Embodied Carbon with Natural Stone,” which are slated for April 24.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) is introducing two new CEU courses covering Natural Stone vs. Manmade Materials in Exterior and Interior Applications. Learning objectives include: Defining and explaining attributes to understand what can affect the performance of both natural stone and manmade materials.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group, and named John Cierech of Tennessee Marble Company its 2021 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 2, 2019

In just one week, nearly 100 Spanish ceramic and stone manufacturers will be heading to Coverings 2019: The Global Stone & Tile Experience to showcase their latest products and innovations during North America’s premier event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry. … Continue Reading.

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Realstone

AUGUST 27, 2020

NATURAL STONE VENEER: THE BASICS. LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR-PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS. We are pleased to bring you the latest course developed in conjunction with the Natural Stone Institute of America. Natural Stone Thin Veneer: The Basics is accredited by AIA, ASID, ASLA, IDC, IDEC, IIDA and NKBA.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2024

Coverings, the leading international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, captivated the tile, stone and design-build industries with an electric show and conference. This space provided a central location for learning sessions, awards presentations, mindfulness workshops and networking opportunities.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter. The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities.

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Realstone

AUGUST 5, 2020

We are currently scheduling private accredited CEU’s and PK presentations and would love to present to you and your firm! CEU- Natural Stone 101. CEU- Natural Stone Thin Veneer: The Basics. PK- Natural Stone and Tile in Indoor and Outdoor Fireplaces. Contact us to set up a date and time.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2024

The Outdoor Oasis will feature ceramic tile and natural stone from Italy, Spain and North America; it’s one of our biggest and most intricate installations on the show floor yet.” Happy hours and giveaways are returning as a beloved Coverings feature and will occur in the Outdoor Oasis, April 23 and 24, starting at 4 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Oberlin, Ohio—Marmomac has renewed its sponsorship for the Natural Stone Institute’s Grande Pinnacle Award for the next four years. The Pinnacle Awards honor projects whose beauty, creativity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone in residential and commercial applications.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

“These new extra-large slabs exemplify how the beauty of marble and stone visuals nicely combine with the durability and low-maintenance of quartz—and at a price that easily fits into both residential and commercial budgets,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab for Dal-Tile.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

—AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Made with a durable composite material made primarily of crushed limestone, Comfortstone is an innovative alternative to natural stone. “We

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2022

Their slimline shape allows them to be placed on existing surfaces (including ceramics and natural stone) for an instant revamped wall. Each collection presents a variety of floral and tropical designs that range from quaint to modern to suit a number of interior styles.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Las Vegas—The winners of the 2023 Pinnacle Awards were celebrated during the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awards ceremony at StonExpo, held here. The 2023 Grande Pinnacle Award was presented to Polycor for its work on the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations in New York City.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2022

I loved the flow, the re-establishment of face-to-face interaction, presentations on the main stage and elsewhere. StonExpo/Marmomac’s new and increased partnerships expanded the stone exhibits, demonstrations and educational opportunities at the 2022 event. There was so much positive about this show. I can’t wait for 2023!”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Fall 2023 launch Fyre The handcrafted glazed ceramic wall tile presents a new and unique shade variation, making this a one-of-a-kind series. Panoramic easily brings the scale and style of natural stone slabs to projects where stone might be cost or installation prohibitive. Natural stone tiles.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

operation of the Italian Iris Ceramica Group and a prominent manufacturer of high-tech porcelain and stoneware solutions , will present three new American-made high tech porcelain collections at Coverings 2024 in booth 7136. Atlanta—Stonepeak Ceramics, the U.S. In the Solumbria collection, this effect highlights specific veining details.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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Floor Covering News

JULY 23, 2019

CST, hosted by the National Tile Contractors Association titled “Everything you ever wanted to know about cleaning and maintaining porcelain tile and natural stone, but were afraid to ask.” Jeff Moen, general manager, FILA Solutions, will deliver a webinar on July 25 at 1 p.m.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 27, 2018

This year Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers have presented mixes prints, colors and shapes to bring out the creativity of a space. Large format ceramic floor tiles, such as Coverlam by Grespania, mimic natural stone and minerals to help obtain a bright, clean look while attracting natural light.… Mix & Match.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Verona, Italy–Important new efforts on the topic of sustainability have been promoted by Antolini while presenting the recently inaugurated photovoltaic system. “We Our constant dedication to respecting Mother Nature encourages us to move toward ever more innovative and green solutions. “We

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 28, 2023

Each year, the award is presented to booths that excel in terms of their concept, design, creativity and overall layout. The many visitors to the company’s booth were impressed by its fluid, modern architecture and its monumental and at times sculptural lines combined with natural materials and colours, creating warm and inviting spaces.

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Stone Update

AUGUST 29, 2018

Industry group to exhibit and present educational seminars at stone show.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The final results are collections inspired by natural stones, with visual texture, and a matching tactile surface that is perfectly aligned to the image. The two collections (Stream and Velvet) were presented at Coverings earlier this year, and have since been well received. Velvet Beige. Stream Bone. Stream Silver.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 14, 2021

Garden State Tile is pleased to introduce three new, natural stone-inspired porcelain collections – Countryside, Terrace, and Tuscany – all made and stocked in the USA! From true marble graphics to rustic stone-looks, these three collections are perfectly curated to bring both residential and commercial designs to life.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2022

— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, released the winners of its 2022 Best Booth Awards. The program recognizes exceptional exhibitor booths based on design, creativity, display of product, use of space and overall presentation.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

Industry professionals interested in watching the Live Main Stage and TISE Live Demo Stage presentations may still request access to the TISE Live Virtual Event Vegas Edition. Look for more natural stone suppliers than ever in the Natural Stone Pavilion.” – Jim Hieb, executive vice president & CEO, Natural Stone Institute. (

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How to Floor Tile

APRIL 1, 2018

Both of these cleaners will reduce over time the integrity of the grout in your tile and if you have natural stone like Marble or Travertine it will etch the nice shiny surface you once had. The directions even state "do not use on natural stone tile". To help restore that use a "Wet Look" tile sealer.

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