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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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NSI publishes first industry-wide EPDs

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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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Avente Tile Talk: Installing a slate tile floor

Tile Talk

For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Installing a slate tile floor. The next step of course is the grout or is it?

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25 Rustic Modern House Design Ideas to Inspire You

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Vermont Getaway. This beautiful home is up in the Vermont mountains and it beautifully mixes the modern with the rustic, with expansive windows, lots of wood, and rock, and metal, lots of wildflowers to look at, and an open concept. The perfect mix of wood and stone, open plan, huge windows, and mature trees in your very garden.

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