Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2024

With new wood- and stone-inspired looks for its high-end Art Select collection, Karndean Designflooring aims to set the standard for premium luxury vinyl flooring. The collection combines cutting-edge technology and hands-on craftsmanship to replicate hardwood and stone in exacting detail. Export, Penn.—With

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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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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles.

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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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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

For years, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has led study tours to quarries around the USA, Canada, and abroad. The 2014 tour took place in Georgia, USA - a state rich in both historic and modern day stone activity. The first stop on the Elberton tour was the Keystone Quarry. monument production.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Cost-effective Uniform look and pattern Low maintenance and highly durable Mimic stone and wood looks.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

I have natural stone floors and counters in my kitchen and yes, they’re beautiful. My stone counters can’t just be wiped off when something spills. 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. And I mean permanent.

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The Perfect Bath

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Rarely do I see a fireplace using directional stone and one that is so bold. The gray and white marble, called Zephyr, is quarried in Turkey. Rather than just face the firebox with a ubiquitous stone, this installation shows how slabs have been layered for a simple but architectural installation.

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The Perfect Bath

APRIL 3, 2013

Stone has been used as a building material since before history was recorded. Greeks, Romans, Incas and Egyptians built their fortifications from enormous stone blocks, created spectacular columns for their amphitheaters and elegantly carved decorative ornaments out of stone. The area has about 275 active quarries.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

This range is a stone-effect, but has the appearance of a material which is not present in nature. 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. Lea Ceramiche.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 26, 2019

Much more scratch resistant than natural stone or concrete. Stunning stone effect with a realistic silver-grey travertine effect, Athena Silver is perfect for adding a natural look to patios. Portico has a deep grey-blue colour with random marbling, inspired by quarried Cumbrian slate. At The London Tile Co.

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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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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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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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How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? 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.

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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. Natural Stone. AC’s Altimetry in Calcatta Tia natural stone; image via architecturalceramics.com. ACI employees filled out tile brackets and the results are in.

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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. Visit our showroom to view the possibilities in tile + stone. 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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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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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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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. In 1998, Cohen became president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Barbara Cohen.

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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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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. EXPERIENCE : 5 years’ Stone Industry Experience.

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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. Granite is the hardest and densest natural stone, which helps maintain its luster and resist staining for longer than comparable materials. Avoid acidic cleaners when wiping down stone and metals.

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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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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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Granite4Less

JULY 3, 2014

At granite worktops we believe that there is a granite stone to suit every person. If you haven’t found the right stone for you yet, our experts will help you find the perfect one for you. Granite has its own aesthetic draws, depth and beauty that come with natural stone. Does it sound like a difficult task?

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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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Kitchen and Residential Design

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

There is an extraordinary new product where you can simply refinish the countertops you already have, by yourself, and make them look just like they came from the depths of some remote Amazon, rainforest quarry. It’s called Rust-Oleum Countertop Transformation Premix Kit and comes in all sorts of colors and stone-like textures.

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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

APRIL 11, 2012

. • 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. Pietra Valmalenco offers a contemporary stone look whereas Cottage features a rustic wood style.

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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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