Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute will welcome three individuals to its board of directors in January 2022. Sam Arcot, Rugo Stone, LLC. Arcot is the special projects manager at Rugo Stone in Lorton, V.a. Darrell Petit, Stony Creek Quarry. They are as follows: North American Installer.

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Realstone

AUGUST 4, 2023

Unraveling the Secrets: Faux Stone Veneer vs. Natural Stone Veneer Author: Kerry Dillon Welcome to the enchanting realm of stone veneers ! An Insight into the World of Stone Veneer Stone veneer , in essence, is a thin, decorative layer of stone, or a stone-like material. But fear not!

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Realstone

JULY 20, 2021

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. Is the quarry able to produce the sizes and quantities you need? And finally, what factors affect the price of the stone you specify? Learning Objectives.

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Realstone

AUGUST 27, 2020

NATURAL STONE 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DESIGNING WITH THE OLDEST BUILDING MATERIAL. This one-hour class is designed for construction industry professionals desiring to gain a full understanding of natural stone as a building material. LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR-PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS. 0.1HSW CEU.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute published industry-wide ISO Type III environmental declarations, also called environmental product declarations (EPDs), for three applications of natural dimension stone: cladding, flooring/paving and countertops. Colorado Stone Quarries. Continental Cut Stone.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has awarded Greg Osterhout (Northern Stone Supply) the 2023 David Fell Spirit of Service award, and Sam Arcot the 2023 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year award. Under his leadership, Northern Stone Supply eagerly stepped up to support the R.I.S.E.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— Continental Cut Stone in Florence, Texas, has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (NSC/ANSI 373). I have been involved with the Natural Stone Council since its inception and believe that stone has a great story to tell.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—Best Cheer Stone, Inc., sponsored the 2023 Natural Stone Institute (NSI) Stone of the Year. Namib bianco is an African white marble from the Best Cheer Stone quarry in Karibib, Namibia. To learn more, visit the NSI website.

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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. 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. I’d always dreamed of the sorts of natural stone surfaces I curse every day now.

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As The Tile Turns

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

We’ve long been aware of the role this region plays in producing decorative ceramic tile, but we received a strong reminder while visiting Colorado Stone Quarries Logistics in Delta and Colorado Clay in Montrose. Beyond its reputation as an agricultural oasis, the Uncompahgre Valley has a lot to offer the interior design community.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Las Vegas—The winners of the 2023 Pinnacle Awards were celebrated during the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awards ceremony at StonExpo, held here. The nature of the quarry deposit, with its perfectly flat beds, made it possible to carry out this razor-thin level of precision.

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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. The Stoneroom is a place of discovery and knowledge, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

—AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Made with a durable composite material made primarily of crushed limestone, Comfortstone is an innovative alternative to natural stone. “We

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 40th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. Natural stone and fabrication for U.S. Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The R.I.S.E. The R.I.S.E.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Each colorway uses white natural stone from the same quarry, but different glass color from Lunada Bay Tile Agate series. Lunada Bay Tile’s glass is handcrafted by artisans who pour, shape and blend molten glass to create sensual colors and finishes in a myriad of shapes.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

Natural Stone. AC’s Altimetry in Calcatta Tia natural stone; image via architecturalceramics.com. If you love veining and variation, then natural stone is your natural bracket pick. There’s always next year.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

AUGUST 18, 2015

Inspired by the monolithic and integral beauty of stone slabs in the quarry, Limestone gives a new interpretation of the random movement, authentic splits and, the visual and tactile impressions of worked natural stones. Related Images:

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The new product is the result of an unusual partnership between the Bardelli Group and Clayborn whisky, which combines tradition and innovation in the search for raw materials in the Westerwalt quarries, where 35-million-year-old clay water has been used to create a whisky with exceptional organoleptic properties.

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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. Porcelains too, can be made with a uniform look or to mimic veining found in natural stone. Natural Stone Variation. Natural Stone Variation.

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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.

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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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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is suitable for dimensional stone, slate, granite, stone agglomerates and most types of ceramic, ceramic mosaic, quarry, brick paver, porcelain, glass and clay tile installations.

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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. Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Formulated with RapidCure Technology, BAM offers maximum performance for installations of large and heavy tile, glass tile, mosaics, quarry, porcelain, ceramic, most natural stone tiles and even gauged porcelain tile/panels. —Bostik has launched BAM, the company’s latest high-performance, fiber-reinforced tile mortar.

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StoneDimensions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

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. The app features natural stones from more than 100 quarries in North America.

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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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The London Tile Co.

JULY 26, 2019

Much more scratch resistant than natural stone or concrete. Portico has a deep grey-blue colour with random marbling, inspired by quarried Cumbrian slate. This natural yet durable stone look is perfect for a range of architectural and landscaping projects. Engineered for even thickness and sizing.

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As The Tile Turns

AUGUST 28, 2014

Stone Box Mini faithfully reproduces the grain of natural stone proposed in three color ways. Based on a selection of 36 different types of stones from three quarries blended together by color for superb harmony that gives sustained rhythm to the varying patterns.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Understanding Faux Stone Definition and Components Faux stone, often referred to as manufactured stone veneer is part of a category of stones called Masonry Veneer. Faux stone, as the name suggests, is a manufactured alternative to natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles. Being naturally resistant to mold and mildew makes it ideal for use in areas prone to water incursion.

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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. She was instrumental in her company donating stone to multiple Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

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. It allows for an almost seamless look.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. Earth: Quarried from the earth, this master bathroom retreat features natural stone on several surfaces. The natural cleft slate provides a strong and stable foundation from room to room.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone. The course teaches the basics of natural stone including terminology, the geology of the various types of stone, usage, how it is quarried, processed and fabricated. The course describes how stone is installed with all of the various installation products.

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Stone Update

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Holdings in Maine, Oklahoma, Quebec to expand natural-stone company’s line of products.

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Stone Update

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Limestone quarrier becomes first to meet standards on sustainable production of natural stone. Featured Latest News'

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 10, 2015

California mimics the look of natural stone and gives rustic charm to it’s surroundings. Natural Stone Bricks are perfect for those of us whose bricks are lost under various layers of plaster, or they just don’t look authentic enough! For a hardwearing, gorgeous yet simple floor tile, choose Quarry Tiles.

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