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President's Message: Introducing our new president, Dan Rea

StoneDimensions

I am employed at Coldspring, in Cold Spring, MN (formally known as the Cold Spring Granite Company) where I head up the sales and marketing for the company and have been in the stone industry with Coldspring since 1977. However, more needs to done to emphasize safety and best practices in the quarrying and installation of natural stone.

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Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

Architectural Ceramics

Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. For our busy Washington, DC client’s master bathroom, AC partnered with Four Brothers Carpentry to create a space that strives for harmony within the home’s hectic city locality. Related Links.

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A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. However, adding natural stone tile like slate adds value to any renovation. With a lodge feel, the space is great for a long hot bath during a cold Washington D.C. The cost is often a critique of natural slate.

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