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Natural Stone Institute testing lab receives three distinctions

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Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute’s testing lab has received three noteworthy distinctions including those related to USACE Validation, ASSIMAGRA S.TONE Network and Fischer Fixings USA. The Natural Stone Institute testing lab has received validation by the U.S. ASTM C99 Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone.

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NSI launches new embodied carbon CEU course

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Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) launched a new CEU course titled “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research.” These EPDs showcase natural stone’s low embodied carbon compared to manmade materials. This course has been approved for credit through AIA, LACES, and GCBI.

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New Antolini booth concept to premier in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas— Antolini will be exhibiting a new design and exhibition concept on February 27-29 here at the Las Vegas Convention Centre for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2024 (KBIS). The main idea, according to the company, was to connect natural stones and “gameplay,” in an original experience for visitors.

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Daltile launches Lava Finish

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Dallas, Texas—Daltile has developed the Lava finish, a unique, proprietary finish for quartz surfaces that creates the most realistic, natural stone feel available on the market today, according to the company. According to Viana, the resulting authentic stone feel replicates natural stone in general, not specifically lava stone. “We

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Daltile launches new quartzite products

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“In the stone category , natural quartzite remains one of stone’s hottest offerings,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab for Daltile. Natural quartzites feature the luxurious look and feel of marble with all of the benefits of greater durability and hardness. ” Caldera Blue.

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Designer Backed Insight for Today’s Interior Designs

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One of the most exciting parts of interior design is the consistent change that comes along with it. But no matter the space or direction, all great design starts with a little bit of research. What is your favorite trend you are seeing in Interior Design right now and how do you execute it? . Tara McGeehan.

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Emser Tile introduces new product designs

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Los Angelas— Emser Tile , a leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has introduced the brand’s newest product offerings in its 2020/2021 product catalog. Emser Tile has debuted luxurious and striking finishes that can be understated or bold depending on the design style. Striking Surfaces.