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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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Florida Tile has taken the look of early Americana and its own Made-In-The-USA initiative a few steps further with the release of Cliffside HDP High Definition Porcelain™ wall and floor tile, inspired by traditional Vermont slate.“As With Cliffside, design opportunities in this stone are endless, regardless of where you are in America.”

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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. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. design standards. backsplash designs.

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Considering white marble counter tops? | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Marble is a calcium-rich stone, porous, has relatively low abrasion resistance,and is susceptible to expansion and contraction. It’s STONE, people, a natural material, and an incredibly beautiful one at that. As an investigative stone scientist I have to look into these issues on a near-daily basis. Are you kidding !!!

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