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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

To reference this information later, download a Printable PDF here. 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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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

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. Natural variation for a unique look Requires regular maintenance including sealing every 6-12 months.

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MIA Releases Stones of North America Version 3

StoneDimensions

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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Where can I use faux stone

Realstone

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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NSI selects award recipients

Floor Covering News

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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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

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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A Note From Jim: MIA Focuses on 2015

StoneDimensions

MIA represents the entire supply chain with industry segmentation as follows: fabricator (42.5%), slab distributor (25.6%), quarry/producer (7.5%), equipment suppliers (7.8%), installers (5.8%), restoration (4.6%), consultant (2.6%), and other (3.7%). 2015 Initiatives / Goals. OSHA and Health Canada. and Canada).

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