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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

Floor Covering News

Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. The product is high-end in nature, due to several factors. While this is no doubt a point in the category’s favor, it can also come across as too “unpredictable” for consumers who are unfamiliar with natural stone.

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

Floor Covering News

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. Not only is the product particularly unique, but it comes with a set of dos and don’ts consumers are often unaware of or afraid to deal with. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., Natural stone adds tremendous value when used strategically.

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AHF unveils Comfortstone engineered stone

Floor Covering News

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 Comfortstone Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Locally Sourced Tile and Stone: Colorado’s Hidden Treasures

As The Tile Turns

We’ve long been aware of the role this region plays in producing decorative ceramic tile, but we received a strong reminder while visiting Colorado Stone Quarries Logistics in Delta and Colorado Clay in Montrose.

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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. Natural Stone.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Ceramic & Porcelain Variation. When creating clay-based ceramic or porcelain tiles, manufacturers strive for consistency or variety.

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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone lowers tuition costs

Floor Covering News

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. This is so company employees can be productive and take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about their trade and job skills while at home. Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile.

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