Floor Covering News

JANUARY 25, 2022

Designed by David Oakey of David Oakey Designs, Granite Mountain is inspired by Oakey’s outdoor excursions during the pandemic to an area that once served as a granite quarry. The collection features eight carpet tiles in various shades of warm gray and earth tones.

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The Perfect Bath

APRIL 3, 2013

There are so many kinds of stone, but for the purposes of this post I will talk only about the immense stone formations in the Italian Apuan Alps, discovered by the early Romans who began quarrying it using the most primitive of tools. The area has about 275 active quarries. The most well known stone from the region is CARARRA.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sophisticated Design The woods and stones that inspire Karndean designs are sourced from around the world—forests and lumberyards to remote mountain quarries. The emboss also mimics the smooth finish of original source materials such as marble and onyx. Rounded bevels accentuate individual tiles to showcase the visual designs.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

From a dime-sized circle to that of a Sacagawea golden dollar coin, these varying circles in Calacatta Gold marble show off the range typical of this stone’s cream, beige and grey well. Do you love the look of marble or natural stone but now, can’t stomach the splurge? Nickel & Dimed. are made of a variety of metals.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

By combining four types of stone from four different quarries Slimtech Nextone brings them together in harmony, producing a balanced appearance. With Delight is is marble that gets a makeover. The collection showcases four types of marble: Marquina Nero, Calacatta Oro, Venato Bianco, and Invisible Light. Lea Ceramiche.

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StoneDimensions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

The word ‘marble’ is derived from the Greek word for ‘shining stone’, aptly describing this masonry dream, which was highly regarded and often used by master painter and sculptor, Michaelangelo. He favoured Carrara marble due to its beauty, white gleam, beautiful reflection qualities and stunning malleability.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Thassos, for example, is a white marble that has little variation because instead of veining, it has a crystallized appearance. Here, our Waverly mosaic features Thassos and Crema Marfil marbles. Notice that the white marble is clean and crisp throughout. Our Silver Stitch marble was used for the overall monochromatic look.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 26, 2019

Portico has a deep grey-blue colour with random marbling, inspired by quarried Cumbrian slate. Burnham is a contemporary industrial tile with concrete undertones that adds a modern look to dining areas and kitchens, while the matching outdoor tiles create a hard-wearing and long-lasting patio.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 30, 2020

Garden State Tile has introduced 4 new Made In The USA collections, ranging from sophisticated marble-looks to concrete inspired selections with a twist. The marked veins of marbles are combined with the bold appearance of soapstone, creating a unique look that provides every installation with a modern, yet urban touch. Browse Venue.

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Ciao Tile

JULY 3, 2013

And it can be found in so many different, desirable forms… traditional white + black in a contrasting pattern… in marble. Another classic, another pattern we can’t get enough of. an update to the classic, in a larger scale. playing with pattern. with just enough detail… and in the most simple of states.

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Realstone

AUGUST 27, 2020

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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How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

After it is mined or quarried it is cut into slabs and one side is finished. This Natural stone has some of the traits of Marble Tile being very soft and can be difficult to work with because it is brittle. Nor would I suggest Marble. The mining and production of Travertine Tile is varied. Some of it is honed and smoothed.

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StoneDimensions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

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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Kitchens for Living

OCTOBER 28, 2016

There’s nothing wrong with the other options, I love them too in the right applications, but if you’re looking to personalize your kitchen and be, wait for it, DIFFERENT, go natural. When I say natural stone I mean granite, quartzite, marble, limestone, soapstone, slate and onyx. white quartzite counter Marble of the World.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 30, 2021

Terrazzo, by historical definition, is a flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished down to give a smooth surface. Once projects were completed, workers were often left with unusual sized scraps of granite and marble chips. Why Terrazzo?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. Metropolitan from Colorker Group’s ZYX brand.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It had a Sub-Zero, grasscloth wallpaper, oak floors, a marble fireplace and most importantly, natural stone on the floors and counters in the kitchen. One of those players, Vadara Quartz Surfaces , rolled out six new patterns of their quartz composite surfaces and each of them is worth real consideration for people looking at natural marble.

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The Perfect Bath

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

The gray and white marble, called Zephyr, is quarried in Turkey. Uncategorized Architecture Design fireplace mantle marble stone' This is a wonderful room for many reasons, but I have focused specifically on the fireplace. Rarely do I see a fireplace using directional stone and one that is so bold.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

Last year, Benson had the pleasure of indulging his love of natural stone, by traveling to quarries throughout Italy. There, he sourced beautiful tile options to enhance what we already offer at Architectural Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Cohen entered the stone industry in the 1970s, joining her father Malcolm in the family business, then known as Domestic Marble and Stone. In 1998, Cohen became president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). She also provided substantial contributions to the version IV update to the iconic Dimension Stone Design Manual, NSI added.

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StoneDimensions

OCTOBER 7, 2014

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Field telephone, email, and website generated inquires from members, non-members, architects, interior designers, engineers, etc regarding stone origin, properties, quarrying, fabrication, handling, installation, maintenance, and restoration. DEADLINE TO APPLY : December 15, 2014.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

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'

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2014

You’ve probably been heard about the advantages of decorating with natural materials like marble, wood, metals, and clay. For a classical look, think about incorporating marble into your design. Every stone countertop has a different marbling pattern that varies by the area from which it was harvested in the quarry.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

Granite and marble are the most important natural stone product materials and are also growing at the sharpest rate. This in-depth 250 page industry investigation covers all aspects of this industry including mines and quarries, stone product processors and fabricators, manufactured stone producers, importers, and installers.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 8, 2015

Concrete can also be stained for a more subtle finish that imitates the look of quarried stone or marble for a more natural look. Traditional techniques include rag rolling, stippling, and marbling to create a look with more than one color.

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StoneDimensions

MARCH 10, 2015

Ontario Quarry Tour. To find out more information regarding the MIA Chapters program, please contact Aaron Dahnke at adahnke@marble-institute.com. Geology of Natural Stone. June 21, 2015. Natural Stone CEU Blitz. Toronto Chapter. The New Customer. March 12, 2015. Safety in the Natural Stone Industry. May 28, 2015. November 12, 2015.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

The color choices used in the bathroom renovation, and the collection itself are both calm and what you would expect to see from natural stone quarried from the earth. And when it comes to color or “marble” options we have more than just the Calacatta that is shown. It just happens to be one of our favorites.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

“The mission of the Marble Institute of America is to serve and support the dimensional natural stone industry by providing an array of services, products, and authoritative information important to, and valued by, industry members. There has been some attention given to activities both up and down the value chain.

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StoneDimensions

JULY 14, 2014

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has relocated its world headquarters from Westlake, Ohio to Oberlin, Ohio. Those familiar with the area will also note that this region of Ohio has a rich heritage of sandstone quarrying. Today, MIA member Cleveland Quarries continue that tradition. good news mia press release'

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Dan Rea, the 2015 president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). In 2013, the MIA conducted two additional studies to address radon and radiation exposure to quarry and fabricator workers.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

• Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. Gallant gives marble, onyx and travertine a run for their money thanks to the high definition technology used to mimic the looks.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

The 12″x24″ marble tile features a deeply brushed finish, similar to a flamed or textured finish, that accentuates it’s linear veining. Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. The his and hers vanity tops feature Cararra marble slabs.

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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. Granite will stain and marble much more so. One of my favorite stories about marble involves a wonderful, former client named Margaret. Whats Uba Tuba in Florida is called Labrador in New York. Deal with it.

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The Perfect Bath

JANUARY 21, 2015

The original building evokes a Greek temple clad in beautiful Danby marble. Granite from a local quarry softens the new modern structure with its textured surface and soft gray color. It has elegant details and a neoclassical facade. The two existing buildings are now aligned with the new addition and with the environment.

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Kitchens for Living

MAY 11, 2017

Noble Grey by Caesarstone has the the marble look. Two more nice things are you never ever have to worry about sealing quartz and today it comes in just about any look you could want from solid to a fine granite type pattern to the popular swirling vein marble look. It is completely natural, mined from quarries just like granite.

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Granite4Less

JULY 3, 2014

There’s tremendous colour and pattern variation both within a single piece of granite and between granite quarried from different parts of the world. Getting the quarry ready. Obtaining commercial blocks from quarry using dynamite. Granite has its own aesthetic draws, depth and beauty that come with natural stone.

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