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. The David Fell Spirit of Service Award is presented in memory of David Fell, president of BG Hoadley Quarries.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

JANUARY 21, 2016

We stock Metropolitan Quarry Tile, which is an industry standard for commercial kitchens, food service and areas that demand excellent anti-slip performance.

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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. Cost-effective Uniform look and pattern Low maintenance and highly durable Mimic stone and wood looks.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Part of Edinburgh’s beauty is due to the sandstone buildings, a large portion taken from the local Craigleith Quarry. In the 15 th century, the Parliament of James I (as in King James Bible and Elizabeth’s nephew) introduced laws to primarily build in stone , alleviating the city of rampant fires from wood construction. Looking Up.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. Quarry Tile is a hard, paving tile made from ground minerals such as shales and clay. It is manufactured in Crossville, TN.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 26, 2019

Much more scratch resistant than natural stone or concrete. Superior load-bearing strength compared to standard indoor tiles. Stunning stone effect with a realistic silver-grey travertine effect, Athena Silver is perfect for adding a natural look to patios. PorcelPave engineered porcelain is extremely strong and hard-wearing.

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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. The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes.

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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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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. The amount of water that is experienced by the surface, the pitch of the surface slope, the permeability of the stone, and the permeability of the grout are all factors as to what amount of water penetrates the bed. The existing concrete deck is not sloped. Is this acceptable?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. American National Standard Specifications for Sustainable Ceramic Tiles, Glass Tiles and Tile Installation Materials. www.mapei.com.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company made its foray into the eco-friendly field with its Stone + Wood line, a PVC-free hybrid touting waterproof capabilities and enhances scratch resistance. The Stone + Wood collection—my dad, [Michael Raskin, CEO], has been working on for two years, picking out the right colors and really fine-tuning it.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

I had the privilege of going to Spain in November to witness the MIA receive a Macael Award, as well as learn more about the local stone market in the Macael region. Two segments we expect to add members at a higher percentage in the next few years are restoration and the quarry/producer segments. 2015 Initiatives / Goals.

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Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are very similar, especially when compared to cement tiles, quarry tile, glass tiles or stone. So, according to the PTCA, a tile has to meet ASTM C373 standards of water absorption to be branded as porcelain.

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Granite4Less

JULY 3, 2014

At granite worktops we believe that there is a granite stone to suit every person. If you haven’t found the right stone for you yet, our experts will help you find the perfect one for you. Granite has its own aesthetic draws, depth and beauty that come with natural stone. Does it sound like a difficult task?

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

NOTE: In February 2015, Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) – a leading stone trade magazine in Brazil – conducted an interview with MIA president Dan Rea. The interview showcased the leadership being offered by the MIA and the importance to the Brazilian stone market. Here are excerpts from that interview.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

There are specifications that are standard, but they’re very hard for a consumer to understand. OmniChoice Acoustical underlayment finds popularity among retailers and specifiers due to its versatility—it works under multiple flooring types such as laminate, hardwood, rigid core, ceramic and stone. It levels from 3mm up to 24mm-thick.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

As I repeated constantly on my blog and on Houzz, there are no standard names for granite slabs. Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. He or she will set you up with the stone youre looking for. Thats why people get natural stone counters.

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