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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. Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with the consumer in a way that doesn’t turn them away from 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 ! We’re here to uncover the secrets and help you make an informed choice. 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? Learning Objectives.

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NSI publishes first industry-wide EPDs

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute published industry-wide ISO Type III environmental declarations, also called environmental product declarations (EPDs), for three applications of natural dimension stone: cladding, flooring/paving and countertops. Colorado Stone Quarries. Continental Cut Stone.

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Schedule Your Virtual CEU: Natural Stone 101

Realstone

NATURAL STONE 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DESIGNING WITH THE OLDEST BUILDING MATERIAL. This one-hour class is designed for construction industry professionals desiring to gain a full understanding of natural stone as a building material. LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR-PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS. 0.1HSW CEU.

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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

To reference this information later, download a Printable PDF here. Natural Stone. AC’s Altimetry in Calcatta Tia natural stone; image via architecturalceramics.com. If you love veining and variation, then natural stone is your natural bracket pick. There’s always next year.

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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.