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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Of all surfacing types, natural stone also has the ability to increase resale value of a home due to its classic aesthetics.

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

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When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., In an effort to help retailers in that endeavor, three suppliers gave FCNews their best advice on how to deal with the challenges of natural stone while also tapping the inherent advantages of the category.

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Brick Inspirations

JG Kitchens

I’m training for a GORUCK Challenge at the end of August, during which I’ll be carrying a pack loaded with four bricks for about 12 hours of military-inspired rucking and PT. “Good living,” they call it! Brick pavers are traditional classics (Photo Courtesy: Coronado Stone Products).

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Picco Group receives 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. With stone panels up to 4,200 kgs and thicknesses exceeding 700mm, a robust but simple steel frame system was designed for primary lateral support. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va.

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Coverings conference sessions announced

Floor Covering News

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation.

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NSI completes two homes with Gary Sinise Foundation

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio — The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. Natural stone and fabrication services for U.S. Natural stone and fabrication services for U.S. Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.

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TISE launches new partnership with ASID

Floor Covering News

“Whether you are seeking the newest products launching for the year, wanting to connect with your current vendors or discover new ones, looking to get training that expands your business offerings or get educated on what’s forecasted and upcoming in the year—Surfaces has the journey for you.