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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

Floor Covering News

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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Updated Natural Stone Sustainability Standard now available

Floor Covering News

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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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

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When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., In an effort to help retailers in that endeavor, three suppliers gave FCNews their best advice on how to deal with the challenges of natural stone while also tapping the inherent advantages of the category.

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Faux Stone vs. Natural Stone Veneer: A Comprehensive Guide

Realstone

Unraveling the Secrets: Faux Stone Veneer vs. Natural Stone Veneer Author: Kerry Dillon Welcome to the enchanting realm of stone veneers ! An Insight into the World of Stone Veneer Stone veneer , in essence, is a thin, decorative layer of stone, or a stone-like material. But fear not!

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CEU: THE ART OF SPECIFYING NATURAL STONE

Realstone

THE ART OF SPECIFYING NATURAL STONE. This one-hour session is designed to give architects and designers an overview of how to specify natural stone. Is the quarry able to produce the sizes and quantities you need? And finally, what factors affect the price of the stone you specify? 0.1HSW CEU.

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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone lowers tuition costs

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This course teaches the basics of tile including terminology, usage, how it is manufactured, how it is installed, describing all of the various installation products, how to assist customers, professional upselling and how to maintain tile. Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone.

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MIA Releases Stones of North America Version 3

StoneDimensions

Stones of North America is a comprehensive iPad® app that gives design and construction professionals quick, easy access to detailed information about natural stones quarried in North America. The app features natural stones from more than 100 quarries in North America.