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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 new quartzite products

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Dallas, Texas—As part of its Summer 2022 launch, Daltile is now offering two new natural quartzite products. In the stone category , natural quartzite remains one of stone’s hottest offerings,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab for Daltile. Daltile’s new Brazilian quartzites.

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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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Using dark stone veneer to decorate your home

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Making Statements in Design Ever feel like your home’s design is just missing that final touch? You might’ve played it safe with neutral tones and traditional designs, but now you’re craving that bold, eye-catching element that ties everything together. Cue the dark stone veneer.

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

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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.