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The Natural Stone Institute announces 2023 award recipients

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has named the winners of its three award programs for 2023. The Shahs soon realized that natural stone for residential and commercial usage had even higher market potential and redirected their efforts toward developing this sector of the industry.

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Design Trends: Going for Gold

Architectural Ceramics

Now, it’s time to transition from trimming a turkey to trimming the tree. Black and charred or perfectly golden brown — How did your Thanksgiving turkey turn out? Let’s hope you’re on Santa’s nice list and get this honed natural stone tile instead of a honed lump of charcoal. Happy Holidays!

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

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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Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

Architectural Ceramics

We all know a lot of effort goes into making a meal that typically features turkey. For those of you nonconformists roasting a large chicken instead of a turkey this year, this blog is for you. The clean lines of the cabinetry and quartz counter tops act as a quiet compliment to the natural stone backsplash.

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"Travertine, Before And After"

How to Floor Tile

Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? From the US to Italy, Turkey, Croatia, and other places. 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. Some of it is honed and smoothed.

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Coverings 2023 exceeds expectations

Floor Covering News

Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. clean, off-white color. glossy finish. an in-stock item*.

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