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Natural Stone Institute inducts new board members

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute will welcome three individuals to its board of directors in January 2022. Sam Arcot, Rugo Stone, LLC. Arcot is the special projects manager at Rugo Stone in Lorton, V.a. Darrell Petit, Stony Creek Quarry. Petit has worked in all capacities of the Stony Creek Quarry since 1990.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Cost-effective Uniform look and pattern Low maintenance and highly durable Mimic stone and wood looks.

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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

Part of Edinburgh’s beauty is due to the sandstone buildings, a large portion taken from the local Craigleith Quarry. In the 15 th century, the Parliament of James I (as in King James Bible and Elizabeth’s nephew) introduced laws to primarily build in stone , alleviating the city of rampant fires from wood construction. Looking Up.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles. The Look for Less.

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Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

Architectural Ceramics

Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. For our busy Washington, DC client’s master bathroom, AC partnered with Four Brothers Carpentry to create a space that strives for harmony within the home’s hectic city locality. Related Links.

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A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

We just hope to see you later in one of our DC-metro area showrooms. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. However, adding natural stone tile like slate adds value to any renovation. There’s no need to take notes, we won’t quiz you later.

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