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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has named the winners of its three award programs for 2023. The Shahs soon realized that natural stone for residential and commercial usage had even higher market potential and redirected their efforts toward developing this sector of the industry. To learn more, visit here.

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JULY 27, 2021

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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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—A new version of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone) has been published. The post Updated Natural Stone Sustainability Standard now available appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced a robust fall training schedule, beginning with 13, three-hour workshops; four full-day regional training events; and a pair of two-day Art Glass Panel training events in September. ”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.” Jackson, Miss.-The

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

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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MAY 10, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute ( NSI ) has launched the newest version of the Dimension Stone Design Manual. According to the group, the 2022 edition will be of special interest to commercial installers, fabricators, design professionals and suppliers to the construction sector.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Louisville Tile continues to add to its executive team with the recent appointment of Shannon Eisele to the position of vice president of client experience and product development. Prior to that post, Eisele was sales and product selection manager at Bella Stone, a stone fabricator also located in Cincinnati.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The eight winning projects of the 2022 Tucker Design Awards were celebrated during a ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Wednesday, June 29. The 2022 Tucker Design Award recipients are: Design Workshop. The 2022 Tucker Design Award recipients are: Design Workshop. MSR Design.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett is adding 28 new designs to its FiberFloor residential luxury sheet vinyl flooring, giving homeowners access to the latest design trends in products that surpass the industry’s most stringent health and safety standards, the company said. Its newest designs include Roca, a classic marble.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) said it will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2023. Sal Banchitta, Simple Stone Care. Banchitta, who graduated from Hunter College with a Bachelors in geology, has served the natural stone industry for over 35 years in diverse capacities.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

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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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. Under his leadership, Northern Stone Supply eagerly stepped up to support the R.I.S.E.

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APRIL 19, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio— A new course focused on the requirements needed to certify to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard is now available in the Natural Stone University. The course covers the following sections of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard: Chemicals. Land Reclamation & Adaptive Reuse. Site Management.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Natural Stone Scholarship winner, Megan Ognibene (right), and and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship winner, Bre Covell. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) revealed the recipients of the 2022 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. 31 at 4 p.m. 31 at 4 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has entered into a new partnership with flooring distributor Goodfellow, Inc. ” Tarkett’s full range of LVT flooring solutions for the home is designed to offer the style and easy installation that’s perfect for today’s homeowner. Tarkett ProGen.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Jackson, Miss.—The Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. The sculpture’s design required precision engineering and innovation with every solution. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

Oberlin, Ohio—Marmomac has renewed its sponsorship for the Natural Stone Institute’s Grande Pinnacle Award for the next four years. The Pinnacle Awards honor projects whose beauty, creativity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone in residential and commercial applications.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group, and named John Cierech of Tennessee Marble Company its 2021 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year.

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MARCH 25, 2021

Solon, Ohio—Celebrating the classic warmth and appeal of textiles, Tarkett’s Fabric + Form collection is comprised of six new soft surface and luxury vinyl tile options designed to coordinate seamlessly. Sheared Herringbone was designed for a plush, luxurious feel with a seamless appearance.

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JULY 15, 2022

With large-format tiles trending, especially large slabs of marble in varying shades of stark white to a rich emerald green, finding the right kind of tile mortar for these installations is imperative. A majority of our work entails working with 12 x 24 and 24 x 24 tiles and [Bostik Big Tile & Stone] is ideal for that.

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AUGUST 20, 2020

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring, is expanding its collection of ProGen rigid core luxury vinyl tiles and planks with nine new stone designs.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has launched a new line of luxury vinyl tile, designed to provide a cost-efficient flooring solution for a variety of small business applications. With beautiful design and an affordable price point, Resolve LVT supports your budget goals at every stage—from purchase to installation to maintenance.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Foam Products E co S il e nc erI nfinity Eco Silencer Infinity is a premium acoustical underlayment designed, approved and warranted for use with pad attached flooring. What’s more, Eco Silencer Infinity features an innovative new moisture barrier film designed to provide optimal moisture protection, bond strength and durability.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 27, 2017

Some of these design ideas are larger than life! Above Ground Pool Decks A contemporary wood deck design that doubles as seating around the raised pool. Image: Mermaid Pools A rich, dark wood deck is built flush with the above ground pool to mimic a contemporary pool design. The round pool is surrounded by coordinating gravel.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

If you’re selling to the low end, you’re going to have some competition from a big box store,” said Eric Thompson, owner, Satolli Carpet & Floor Covering, Warren, Ohio. “If Flooring consumers are predominantly affluent homeowners who place value on style, design and quality,” Westvalley Group’s Daya said.

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MARCH 18, 2024

PureGrain direct digital print DLVT flooring uses digital embossing technology to create high-definition designs directly on a high-density rigid core. What’s more, the initiative is designed to change how retailers and manufacturers work together to sell that flooring. These products offer the realistic look and feel of actual wood.

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DECEMBER 27, 2019

SPC is a home run for those wanting tough, dent-resistant hard surface, especially if they don’t want to remove their existing ceramic or porcelain tile,” said Marjorie Benson, president, Friendly Floors, Port Charlotte, Fla. Classic Series, Distinction Plus is a WPC construction designed with classic style and amplified comfort in mind.

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APRIL 5, 2021

“My expectation for Q2 is a continuation of strong demand for flooring both residentially and commercially in our markets,” said Greg Loeffler, COO of Pierce Flooring & Design, with three Montana locations. Home remodel and new home construction both remain strong and growing, with no indication in sight of a reversal to this trend.”.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Interior design is important to us, so we looked for hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features coveted by today’s renters. Aside from the modern design, features here include built-in wine racks and Kohler fixtures. And pups will like the dog park and grooming station.

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