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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

Floor Covering News

Lead times, maintenance, job lots from the quarrying should be comfortable for the retailer to walk someone through. Mike Weaver vice president of dealer trade sales Emser Tile Understand the advantages for you, the retailer “There are many surveys that show natural stone is what consumers ultimately want on their floors and counters.

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Catalina and CTaSC Announces the Release of the 2013 Stone Report

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

The increase in existing home sales stimulates homeowner remodeling projects and the rise in home prices is an incentive for non-movers to invest in their homes and upgrade to stone countertops and flooring. As the residential market grows in importance, stone product suppliers have increased their reliance on the home center channel.

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Chapter Leaders Gather at StonExpo

StoneDimensions

Some takeaways and actions items from the joint chapter meeting included: Produce Chapter Member Survey to find topics that should be discussed during quarterly meeting. Natural Stone Flooring Installation Seminar. Ontario Quarry Tour. In 2015, the MIA Chapter programs have a full event schedule. February 19, 2015. May 28, 2015.