CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) Announces the Release of the. 2013 Catalina Report on Natural and Manufactured Stone. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. natural and manufactured stone product industry. billion U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Ancient Stone. If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. Featured Porcelain Collections.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. To reference this information later, download a Printable PDF here. Natural Stone. AC’s Altimetry in Calcatta Tia natural stone; image via architecturalceramics.com.

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StoneDimensions

DECEMBER 8, 2014

The first educational event by the Women In Stone (powered by the MIA) group was held in conjunction with TISE/StonExpo East in Miami, FL on October 19, 2014. We will email information about the schedule and how to access the programming soon. We also witnessed the first of many Women In Stone discussion panels.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter. The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities. chapters installation newsletter'

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

Ceramiche Lea’s Nextone is a collection with an engineered stone effect. Combining stones from four different quarries, whose characteristics are fused together, and adding original graphic designs, Lea has created a stone that doesn’t exist in nature, but one that has a balanced and natural look.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. The amount of water that is experienced by the surface, the pitch of the surface slope, the permeability of the stone, and the permeability of the grout are all factors as to what amount of water penetrates the bed. The existing concrete deck is not sloped. Is this acceptable?

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StoneDimensions

MARCH 10, 2015

Members of the two chapters discussed ideas on how to increase chapter membership, event attendance and gain market exposure for the natural stone industry. Work with local suppliers to build a distribution network that includes local stone professionals. Marketing in the Natural Stone Industry. Geology of Natural Stone.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

I had the privilege of going to Spain in November to witness the MIA receive a Macael Award, as well as learn more about the local stone market in the Macael region. Two segments we expect to add members at a higher percentage in the next few years are restoration and the quarry/producer segments. 2015 Initiatives / Goals.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Since January 1st the following have been added: A host of industry statistics, trends, and data references - this includes the latest fabricator benchmarking survey, which has information of interest for fabricators and stone & equipment distributors - see www.marble-institute.com/data. Four new safety toolbox training documents.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

I am employed at Coldspring, in Cold Spring, MN (formally known as the Cold Spring Granite Company) where I head up the sales and marketing for the company and have been in the stone industry with Coldspring since 1977. However, more needs to done to emphasize safety and best practices in the quarrying and installation of natural stone.

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

NOTE: In February 2015, Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) – a leading stone trade magazine in Brazil – conducted an interview with MIA president Dan Rea. The interview showcased the leadership being offered by the MIA and the importance to the Brazilian stone market. Here are excerpts from that interview.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

It’s also of major importance to remember not to get bogged down by technical information when making the sale. OmniChoice Acoustical underlayment finds popularity among retailers and specifiers due to its versatility—it works under multiple flooring types such as laminate, hardwood, rigid core, ceramic and stone.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. You cannot order a natural stone counter out of a catalog and you have to pick the slabs your counters will be made from in person. He or she will set you up with the stone youre looking for. Deal with it.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Verona, Italy—Opened in September 2021 by Antolini Luigi, Antolini MilanoDuomo Stoneroom is the new, unique space in the center of Milan: a hub and a lab entirely focused on the universe of natural stone. Every element in the Antolini MilanoDuomo Stoneroom has been artfully refined to inform and engage visitors.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. However, adding natural stone tile like slate adds value to any renovation. For more images or information about our Rustic Cladding Collection, visit our Product Page here. Try our Rustic Cladding Collection.

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