Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

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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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has awarded Greg Osterhout (Northern Stone Supply) the 2023 David Fell Spirit of Service award, and Sam Arcot the 2023 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year award. The David Fell Spirit of Service Award is presented in memory of David Fell, president of BG Hoadley Quarries.

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Realstone

AUGUST 27, 2020

NATURAL STONE 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DESIGNING WITH THE OLDEST BUILDING MATERIAL. This one-hour class is designed for construction industry professionals desiring to gain a full understanding of natural stone as a building material. Designed for: Audience: Professionals seeking CEU credits.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

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 course is designed to give salespeople the tools they need in order to increase sales and avoid customer false expectations and more. Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Designers of commercial spaces like hospitality, use porcelain tile because it often has a higher coefficient of friction. Ancient Stone. If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 26, 2019

Much more scratch resistant than natural stone or concrete. Contemporary selection of colours and designs. Stunning stone effect with a realistic silver-grey travertine effect, Athena Silver is perfect for adding a natural look to patios. PorcelPave engineered porcelain is extremely strong and hard-wearing.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. Quarry Tile is a hard, paving tile made from ground minerals such as shales and clay. It is manufactured in Crossville, TN.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The industry event will “Go Live” online in an effort to showcase the future of floor covering , stone and tile surfaces for 2021. Meet with manufacturers/the industry. Las Vegas—The International Surface Event (TISE) is producing a virtual event over the previously scheduled in-person January event dates—Jan.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

I have natural stone floors and counters in my kitchen and yes, they’re beautiful. My stone counters can’t just be wiped off when something spills. 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.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Resilient flooring remains the top seller in the industry, and suppliers came with new innovations meant to grab even more share in 2024. Las Vegas—The resilient flooring category remains the top performer in the industry, overtaking the carpet category in dollars for the first time in 2022—by a whopping $1.3B.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles.

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StoneDimensions

DECEMBER 8, 2014

The first educational event by the Women In Stone (powered by the MIA) group was held in conjunction with TISE/StonExpo East in Miami, FL on October 19, 2014. MIA Board member, Brenda Edwards (TexaStone Quarries) kicked off the event by introducing the members of the WIS Steering Committee. education stonexpo women in stone'

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

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. This colorway features a range of earth tones adaptable to a range of design schemes. Nickel & Dimed. Diesel Stage: New York City.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

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. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. She was instrumental in her company donating stone to multiple Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter. The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Suppliers across the show floor showed off their version of PVC-free, recyclable or eco-friendly rigid core options designed to intrigue today’s “Earth-conscious” consumers. Take Raskin Industries for example. Now we’ve taken it and we’re offering the same colors in a herringbone option—so a little bit more stylistic in design.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. The amount of water that is experienced by the surface, the pitch of the surface slope, the permeability of the stone, and the permeability of the grout are all factors as to what amount of water penetrates the bed. The existing concrete deck is not sloped. Is this acceptable?

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StoneDimensions

OCTOBER 7, 2014

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Field telephone, email, and website generated inquires from members, non-members, architects, interior designers, engineers, etc regarding stone origin, properties, quarrying, fabrication, handling, installation, maintenance, and restoration. Assist with MIA Accreditation site inspections.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

I had the privilege of going to Spain in November to witness the MIA receive a Macael Award, as well as learn more about the local stone market in the Macael region. Two segments we expect to add members at a higher percentage in the next few years are restoration and the quarry/producer segments. 2015 Initiatives / Goals.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. Architects, designers and consumers can now easily identify products carrying the Green Squared and NSF Sustainability marks. www.mapei.com.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

Five years ago, in the deepest nadir of the Great Recession, Atanasio launched a new line of tile and stone, AlysEdwards. In the 12 months she has been at Country Floors, she has designed 14 new lines, which are about to be unveiled at Coverings. My commitment is to bring forth beautiful tile and stone products.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Since January 1st the following have been added: A host of industry statistics, trends, and data references - this includes the latest fabricator benchmarking survey, which has information of interest for fabricators and stone & equipment distributors - see www.marble-institute.com/data. Four new safety toolbox training documents.

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Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are very similar, especially when compared to cement tiles, quarry tile, glass tiles or stone. The PEI ratings is commonly referred to as “abrasion resistance” and is probably the most commonly used industry rating for wear. View our Handcrafted Porcelain.

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

NOTE: In February 2015, Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) – a leading stone trade magazine in Brazil – conducted an interview with MIA president Dan Rea. The interview showcased the leadership being offered by the MIA and the importance to the Brazilian stone market. Here are excerpts from that interview.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

I am employed at Coldspring, in Cold Spring, MN (formally known as the Cold Spring Granite Company) where I head up the sales and marketing for the company and have been in the stone industry with Coldspring since 1977. ” This mission statement was crafted in 2010 and remains relative today. The first is legislative outreach.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

We’ve even seen the manmade quartz aggregate products referred to as “quartzite” The geology sections of the MIA’s Dimension Stone Design Manual (DSDM) are quite well written, and below is what the DSDM explains about quartz-based stones: Sandstone is a nonmetamorphic sedimentary stone.

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