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NSI publishes first industry-wide EPDs

Floor Covering News

An EPD is an independently verified and registered document that quantifies environmental information on the life cycle of a product to enable comparisons between products fulfilling the same function. Colorado Stone Quarries. Stony Creek Quarry. Vermont Quarries. Continental Cut Stone. Cutting Edge Countertops.

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Schedule Your Virtual CEU: Natural Stone 101

Realstone

Learn more about the various natural stones (limestone, travertine, onyx, marble, serpentine, sandstone, slate, quartzite, and granite). Obtain information about common quarrying techniques, fabrication, and finishing methods.

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MIA Releases Stones of North America Version 3

StoneDimensions

The Marble Institute of America has released Stones of North America Version 3. 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.

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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

To reference this information later, download a Printable PDF here. Last year, Benson had the pleasure of indulging his love of natural stone, by traveling to quarries throughout Italy. With that said, please use this chart as a guideline for each type of tile material we offer at Architectural Ceramics.

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Catalina and CTaSC Announces the Release of the 2013 Stone Report

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Granite and marble are the most important natural stone product materials and are also growing at the sharpest rate. The CTaSC survey provides data and information on the sales and markets for stone product importers, fabricators, and stone product manufacturers. Quartz stone is also taking share in the countertop market.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

For information about our Ancient Stone Collection, visit the Product Page on our website, or download a Data Sheet here. For more information about the 12″x24″ tile we stock, visit our Product Page. For more information about the 12″x24″ tile we stock, visit our Product Page. Aristocrat.

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

StoneDimensions

The realization of this goal came on March 27, 2014 at Moscone Marble and Tile. Architects and Designers were also treated to a tour of Moscone Tile and Marble’s 19,000 square foot showroom to review what was described in the discussion. chapters installation newsletter'