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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. Get the resources you need to help ensure the stone you choose meets the standards and design intent set for your application. Learning Objectives.

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How to Choose a Natural Stone Veneer for Your Home Interior Wall

Realstone

Stone veneer can be made from a variety of materials, including slate, limestone, sandstone, and granite, and can be cut into varied sizes and shapes to create unique patterns and designs. Stone veneer can be installed using a variety of techniques, depending on the type of stone and the desired look.

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NSI names Person, Craftsman of the Year

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The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group, and named John Cierech of Tennessee Marble Company its 2021 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year.

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Stonepeak Ceramics debuts new collections at Coverings

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Natural Gloss is the other new finish, offering a natural effect where a glossy ink is applied digitally, and synchronized with the desired part of the graphic to mimic natural stone. This innovative approach blurs the distinction between surface and edge, offering a cohesive visual experience akin to natural stone.

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Stone Selection for Your Fireplace: A Blend of Aesthetics and Functionality

Realstone

Key Takeaways: Diverse Stone Selections: A vast array of stone options is available for fireplace construction, each offering a unique aesthetic and functional advantage. Conversely, cultured stone offers a more cost-effective alternative with a vast variety of design options.

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Stone Selection for Your Fireplace: A Blend of Aesthetics and Functionality

Realstone

Key Takeaways: Diverse Stone Selections: A vast array of stone options is available for fireplace construction, each offering a unique aesthetic and functional advantage. Conversely, cultured stone offers a more cost-effective alternative with a vast variety of design options.

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TISE 2021 touts connection, innovation

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Covered topics included increasing the q uality of a workforce to charging the worth of installers, marketing strategies using podcasts and celebrity design stories to technical sessions on producing quality work and meeting standards. It was great to connect in-person and StonExpo was a high energy event!