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Polycor receives 2023 Grande Pinnacle Award

Floor Covering News

In 2014, having outgrown its two-story office space, the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations opted to design its new home around the essence of Middle Eastern culture: hospitality and the convening of friends and strangers. Nineteen projects were honored with Pinnacle Awards of Excellence.

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Burlington by 41Zero42

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Burlington is a porcelain tile that derives its inspiration from the variation of the same stone from different parts of the quarry. This material will be arriving early 2014. tile 41zero42 burlington' The result is a blend of cross and vein cut limestone with strong shade and movement. Share it now! Share it now!

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Updated Natural Stone Sustainability Standard now available

Floor Covering News

Initially published in 2014, the standard has had updates in 2017, 2019 and now 2022, proving a commitment to staying up to date with the latest needs of design teams with green building goals, according to Natural Stone Institute (NSI). “Our

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Continental Cut Stone earns sustainability certification

Floor Covering News

The company has achieved Gold status for its quarry, which extracts cordova cream and cordova shell limestone and Silver status for its fabrication facility, which processes limestone from raw blocks of stone into usable building materials. The Natural Stone Sustainability Standard was first published in 2014 by the Natural Stone Council.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

Along with the tour, an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Course, “The Beautiful Face of Concrete: Using Precast Tile, Pavers, and Wall Veneer for Historic Restoration and Renovation,” was offered. The Tile Art Studio. The method of Silk Screening transfers an outlined image onto the tile.

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

StoneDimensions

The realization of this goal came on March 27, 2014 at Moscone Marble and Tile. The MIA Toronto Chapter launched its 2014 programming with its presentation “Installation in the Natural Stone Industry” and an accompanying evening CEU Program.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

. • Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. • Azulejos Plaza (Booth 2106) will impress attendees with Ecowood, a porcelain stoneware wall tile comprised of 85% recycled content. .

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