Houzer Adds To Platus Fireclay Sink Series

Houzer Inc added a reversible, dual-sided apron front model to Platus fireclay sink series. This new model offers a modern plain front design or an alternative classic fluted design. The quality sinks are manufactured in dedicated Fireclay ovens fired at 2,200 degrees F, creating a, glossy finish that is resistant … Read more

MIA+BSI Women in Stone Introduces Award and Scholarship

Women in Stone introduced two new opportunities to promote the program’s efforts to support women in the stone industry, the Women in Stone Pioneer Award and the Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. The Women in Stone Pioneer Award will recognize an advocate within the stone industry for their role in … Read more

MIA+BSI Women in Stone Introduces Award and Scholarship

Women in Stone introduced two new opportunities to promote the program’s efforts to support women in the stone industry, the Women in Stone Pioneer Award and the Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. The Women in Stone Pioneer Award will recognize an advocate within the stone industry for their role in … Read more

Stonetalk Episode 24: Brian Johnson

Episode 24 of Moraware’s Stonetalk podcast with host Patrick Foley features special guest Brian Johnson, CEO of Johnson Granite. The two discuss several topics during the interview, including all of the following: When to introduce new types of surfaces Using retail/wholesale experience to develop a commercial business The importance of … Read more

Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2015

Working in a countertop fabrication shop can be dangerous if safety precautions are not followed. Many of the most hazardous situations are very specific to the industry, but employees may also become injured or killed by general hazards that are common in all types businesses. The Occupational Safety and Health … Read more

Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2015

Working in a countertop fabrication shop can be dangerous if safety precautions are not followed. Many of the most hazardous situations are very specific to the industry, but employees may also become injured or killed by general hazards that are common in all types businesses. The Occupational Safety and Health … Read more

Clé Introduces Artist Cement Collection of Tiles

Clé, the international artisan tile e-boutique, introduced its exclusive Artist Cement Collection of hand- made encaustic cement tiles. The tiles were designed by eleven artist studios located in Europe, South America and the United States. The series includes architects, artists, designers, and sculptors that include: ALT for Living, Boris Aldridge, … Read more

Clé Introduces Artist Cement Collection of Tiles

Clé, the international artisan tile e-boutique, introduced its exclusive Artist Cement Collection of hand- made encaustic cement tiles. The tiles were designed by eleven artist studios located in Europe, South America and the United States. The series includes architects, artists, designers, and sculptors that include: ALT for Living, Boris Aldridge, … Read more

Laticrete Introduces STRATA_MAT XT

LATICRETE announced the introduction of STRATA_MAT™ XT, a next-generation, high-performance uncoupling membrane designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations. STRATA_MAT XT reportedly provides vapor management, eliminates transmission of in-plane substrate cracks of up to 1/8 in., assists with easier floor layout with chalk lines that are easily visible on … Read more

Laticrete Introduces STRATA_MAT XT

LATICRETE announced the introduction of STRATA_MAT™ XT, a next-generation, high-performance uncoupling membrane designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations. STRATA_MAT XT reportedly provides vapor management, eliminates transmission of in-plane substrate cracks of up to 1/8 in., assists with easier floor layout with chalk lines that are easily visible on … Read more