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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

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Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. The product is high-end in nature, due to several factors. While this is no doubt a point in the category’s favor, it can also come across as too “unpredictable” for consumers who are unfamiliar with natural stone.

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NBGQA to merge with the Natural Stone Institute

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Oberlin, Ohio—The National Building Granite Quarries Association (NBGQA) has voted to merge with the Natural Stone Institute to further advance industry efforts to support quarry advocacy, sustainability, outreach to architects and designers and continued efforts to promote the use of natural stone.

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Natural Stone University launches internship bundle

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Oberlin, Ohio—A 15-week internship resource bundle is now available from the Natural Stone University. The resources, developed by Women in Stone, are ideal for students pursuing a degree in architecture, landscape architecture or interior design, the organization said. One-on-one informational interview.

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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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Natural Stone Institute introduces new CEU

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Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute introduced a new CEU course entitled “Natural Stone Principles.” ” Natural Stone Principles is designed as an updated, industry-relevant version of the popular “Natural Stone 101” course.

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CEU: THE ART OF SPECIFYING NATURAL STONE

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THE ART OF SPECIFYING NATURAL STONE. CEU Course for architects & designers. This one-hour session is designed to give architects and designers an overview of how to specify natural stone. And finally, what factors affect the price of the stone you specify? Learning Objectives. 0.1HSW CEU.

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How to Choose a Natural Stone Veneer for Your Home Interior Wall

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The Appeal of Stone Veneer Stone veneer has become a popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their living spaces. With a wide variety of styles and textures available, stone veneer can transform any room into a stunning focal point. It has many different textures.