CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Pictured: Fiandre Precious Stones Yellow Onyx. Do you dream of calacatta marble countertops but would not dare install it because of the soft nature of the stone and maintenance nightmare? Durable, beautiful countertops are no longer reliant on natural stone or limited colors of other man-made products.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

GK Naquin of Stone Interiors facilitates a discussion with Midwest stone fabricators regarding the importance of facility planning. Minnesota Stone Summit attendees take part in discussions regarding industry standards and industry safety. Another topic was the geological makeup of stone.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Pictured: Fiandre Precious Stones Yellow Onyx. Do you dream of calacatta marble countertops but would not dare install it because of the soft nature of the stone and maintenance nightmare? Durable, beautiful countertops are no longer reliant on natural stone or limited colors of other man-made products.

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Porcelain Natural Stone Stone Travertine 40

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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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Social Media Training. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. • Florida Tile (Booth 3223) is touting Gallant HDP and PietraArt Stone Mosaics.

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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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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Social Media Training. 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. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Stone & Glass Mosaics. Sandwiched between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the artfully crafted mosaics that mix stone, glass, mirror and mother of pearl, are made by the sea and sold coast-to-coast in showrooms like Architectural Ceramics. The Sea Glass Collection. The affect is a subtle color palette with soft movement.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Social Media Training. The Home Depots of the world realized a long time ago that its too expensive to train their employees adequately or to pay them enough to keep them around for long periods of time. Most counter fabricators deal with natural stone, solid surface and quartz composites. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. The floor-to-ceiling walls are made from Blanc Absolute Marble. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. StoneWorks Bluffton, S.C.

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

The MIA, Natural Stone Council, and other allied associations were consulted and, for the most part, our advice and counsel was used for the final version. Stone industry professionals are encouraged to download the information and share it with their industry colleagues and members of Congress. Closing thoughts. Coldspring.

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