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Natural Stone 101

Kitchens for Living

It’s definitely one of the key players both in terms of function and aesthetics. Like with all natural stone, price is largely determined by how close you are to the source (quarry or port). white quartzite counter Marble of the World. Marble -At the moment, nothing is more popular than the look of white Calacatta marble.

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Terrazzo Tile Today

Garden State Tile Blog

Terrazzo, by historical definition, is a flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished down to give a smooth surface. Once projects were completed, workers were often left with unusual sized scraps of granite and marble chips. Why Terrazzo?

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Quartz VS. Quartzite Countertops: Make the Right Choice for Your Kitchen

Kitchens for Living

They are definitely not the same thing and you shouldn’t use the terms interchangeably. Noble Grey by Caesarstone has the the marble look. It is completely natural, mined from quarries just like granite. Quartzite from Nature of Marble. . Quartzite is a bit more heat resistant since there’s no resin.

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When choosing between natural stone and quartz composites, Vadara makes that choice a breeze

Kitchen and Residential Design

It had a Sub-Zero, grasscloth wallpaper, oak floors, a marble fireplace and most importantly, natural stone on the floors and counters in the kitchen. One of those players, Vadara Quartz Surfaces , rolled out six new patterns of their quartz composite surfaces and each of them is worth real consideration for people looking at natural marble.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The Essenze color definitely fits the farmhouse feel. Now, more perfected techniques like the high-definition graphic printing technique used on our Genesis Collection , give a clearer result and future for porcelain tile. And when it comes to color or “marble” options we have more than just the Calacatta that is shown.

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Why You Should Use Natural Materials In Your Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

You’ve probably been heard about the advantages of decorating with natural materials like marble, wood, metals, and clay. When it comes to creating a trendy interior, using green materials is definitely the way to go. For a classical look, think about incorporating marble into your design. Image Via: Palm Design Group.

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President's Message: Introducing our new president, Dan Rea

StoneDimensions

“The mission of the Marble Institute of America is to serve and support the dimensional natural stone industry by providing an array of services, products, and authoritative information important to, and valued by, industry members.” ” This mission statement was crafted in 2010 and remains relative today.