Realstone

AUGUST 27, 2020

NATURAL STONE VENEER: THE BASICS. 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. LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR-PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

TISE converted the Converge education and D esign and Installation Hub (DISH) programming into 30 – minute, hot – topic sessions and demonstrations on the show floor. Attendees received the education as an inclusion with their June exhibits pass. It was great to connect in-person and StonExpo was a high energy event!

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

MARCH 30, 2021

Back buttering tile is a highly opinionated and widely-debated topic among tile installers. Although it's recommended for natural stone tile, it's not always necessary or required to get adequate mortar coverage on ceramic and porcelain tile. Do you back butter your tile? So, how important is it?

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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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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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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

A concentrated daily cleaner formulated specifically for cleaning natural stone, tile, and concrete surfaces. Stone & Quartz Cleaner + Protector. A 2-in-1 daily cleaner and protector formulated specifically for cleaning and protecting natural stone and quartz surfaces. High-Gloss Stone Sealer.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. Within these categories are hands-on certification classes that cover basic and advanced topics.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Back buttering tile is a highly opinionated and widely-debated topic among tile installers. Although it's recommended for natural stone tile, it's not always necessary or required to get adequate mortar coverage on ceramic and porcelain tile. Do you back butter your tile? So, how important is it?

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2023

Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released on-demand content from select learning sessions recorded live at Coverings 2023 , which took place at the Orange County Convention Center, April 18-21, 2023. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

But, to stay on topic and on trend, let’s look specifically at the darkest color called Anthracite that is available in a matte black natural finish. The matte black natural stone tile grounds the space. Available in five colorways, this tile blends durability and style.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MARCH 7, 2017

Marble coating removal is necessary when topical sealers are applied to natural stone. We are often asked to apply urethane or acrylic coatings to natural stone. However, we remind clients that these products are good for use on wood or vinyl and should never be applied to stone due to the porous surface.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Session moderators and panelists leading these three webinars are known experts in the tile and stone industry. EST, and will be led by James Hieb, CAE and CEO of the Natural Stone Institute. The panelists will analyze the prospects and styles happening in the remodeling market, including their impact on tile and stone.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

You can bring a hint of nature into your home when you use natural stone tiles in your flooring. Natural stone brings a warmth to your space unlike any other type of material. Installing natural stone is an investment that increases the overall value of your property. Cleaning Stone Flooring.

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Burgin Construction

MARCH 16, 2018

Since it’s always a hot topic of conversation with lots of questions, we wanted to put together a list for you to better understand the types of materials and their pros and cons. – Price has a broad range depending on pattern and brand and can rival even the highest end natural stone.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Given that cement-like marble and other natural stone – is a porous material that absorbs liquids easily, over time, liquids like wine, soda, vinegar, and even water that is left to accumulate, can stain the tile. Similar to natural stone, cement tiles can be refinished with a fine grit (e.g.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

Feng Shui is a highly talked about and researched topic. Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. Earth: Quarried from the earth, this master bathroom retreat features natural stone on several surfaces.

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StoneDimensions

MARCH 10, 2015

Members of the two chapters discussed ideas on how to increase chapter membership, event attendance and gain market exposure for the natural stone industry. Some takeaways and actions items from the joint chapter meeting included: Produce Chapter Member Survey to find topics that should be discussed during quarterly meeting.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The events included the Minnesota Stone Summit for Fabricators and the MIA Midwest Chapter Kickoff event: the State of the Natural Stone Industry. The day started off with the Minnesota Stone Summit, another edition of the MIA/ Stone World regional education program.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Workforce & Profits sessions include: “Recognize the Problem–Identifying Sales & Marketing Misalignment,” which will emphasize the importance of synergy and coordination between sales and marketing teams; “Managing a Family Business,” a robust panel discussion addressing challenges and best practices when running a family business; “Hard Surface (..)

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

There are a variety of reasons these natural stone floors look bad: Quick and unskilled application of topical sealers to homes in a frustrated attempt to make a floor look good to sell. Topical sealer applied by the original installer when the floor is new that has yellowed, scratched and is chipping off.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

My creative philosophy is to create and bring forth new and cutting edge designs in both luxury tiles and natural stones, whether they are my own designs, or designs that are created by other artists exclusively for Country Floors. My commitment is to bring forth beautiful tile and stone products.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Daltile’s expansive offerings run the gamut from ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone tiles and mosaics to extra-large slabs, roofing tiles and countertops. Available in five colors, the collection conveys the calming effect of natural stone visuals. Daltile’s Enlite. The) Dixie Group. Masland TWOstep.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1693367.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

About the product: Panoramic Porcelain provides the visual and style of natural stone with the durability, cleanability and attractive price of porcelain. These engineered planks offer greater household protection against topical moisture. The 20-mil surface wear layer is enhanced with a ceramic micro-bead finish.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 21, 2015

The result was a day of education and networking that built relationships and strengthened the natural stone industry in the region. The MIA and Stone World Utah Stone Summit was billed as a marketing and town hall discussion. One topic discussed by the panel was how to best utilize remnant slabs.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

With that in mind I decided it might be a good idea to see what Schluter had to say on the topic and Im glad I did. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. As you go along a line develops and then you have to choose what tile pieces to add to break it. The next step of course is the grout or is it?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

Quartz stone is also taking share in the countertop market. Granite and marble are the most important natural stone product materials and are also growing at the sharpest rate. Manufactured stone (concrete tiles) and engineered quartz products are also outpacing overall industry growth.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Session topics included Social Media, design, exterior façades, stone fabrication, installation methods, and more. Galala dimensional stone from Marmi Natural Stone. There was definitely something for everyone, and everyone was definitely engaged! Coatings by Sandberg features an aviation industry inspired coating.

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Burgin Construction

JULY 30, 2014

DO NOT apply any sealers, penetrants or topical treatments to Cambria under any circumstances. Cambria is pure natural quartz. Variation in the natural stone (quartz) color, pattern, size, shape and shade are inherent and unique characteristics to be expected with this Product. DO NOT use abrasive or harsh scrub pads.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Bruce (AHF): Comfortstone AHF Products’ Bruce brand recently introduced its Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Following are 2023’s waterproof flooring innovations from today’s top flooring suppliers.

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Burgin Construction

JULY 9, 2014

Marble is a natural stone found in mountainous regions of North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Marble has a crystalline nature that provides for the ability to be polished and has veins of mineral deposits that pattern it. Because this is a natural material, each piece is unique- no two slabs exactly alike.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

“The pandemic has made cleanliness a topic that is at the forefront of every consumer’s mind,” Mannington’s Sheehan noted. Commercially rated HDPC waterproof vinyl tile features high-definition visuals, grout-look edges with embossed texture, which are said to rival the look of ceramic tile and natural stone.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 31, 2019

Among the 93% who upgrade countertops when deciding what to replace, Parker says this is the first year that Houzz has seen engineered quartz surpass all of the natural stone materials combined in terms of popularity (48 versus 43%, respectively). Quartz countertops are trending. Image: Hero Images/Getty Images.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. You cannot order a natural stone counter out of a catalog and you have to pick the slabs your counters will be made from in person. Thats why people get natural stone counters.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

APRIL 17, 2017

This was truly a great project and demanded we produce a uniform finish without topical finishes or sealers. The images you are viewing here are of a stone that has been modified by using diamond tools. Clarity and color become more pronounced during the grit progression. The completed floor. DSC_0496 DSC_0500.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

• Cisa Ceramiche (Booth 4806) will unveil Modula, a beautiful series that replicates the look of natural stone, and Royal Marble that recalls the traditional elegance of the real material. NetworkedBlogs Blog: Kitchen and Residential Design Topics: kitchen design , interior design , architecture Follow my blog. Henrybuilt.

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