Video: Maintaining Soapstone – Mineral Oil vs. Wax

For many years, mineral oil has been the standard method for maintaining the dark, rich look of soapstone countertops. However, many companies have moved to recommending special wax formulas. This video produced by Green Mountain Soapstone, explains maintenance using both methods and discusses some of the pros and cons. Of … Read more

MIA+BSI Releases Quartzite Technical Bulletin

A new technical bulletin about quartzite has been added to MIA+BSI’s Natural Stone Resource Library. The bulletin, written by geologist and educator Karin Kirk, covers properties of quartzite, understanding the difference between quartzite and other stones, and basic diagnostic tests that can be used to determine whether or not a … Read more

MIA+BSI Releases Quartzite Technical Bulletin

A new technical bulletin about quartzite has been added to MIA+BSI’s Natural Stone Resource Library. The bulletin, written by geologist and educator Karin Kirk, covers properties of quartzite, understanding the difference between quartzite and other stones, and basic diagnostic tests that can be used to determine whether or not a … Read more

MSI Announces New San Diego Location

MSI has announced its San Diego Showroom and Distribution Center is open for business. Built in response to the growing demand for MSI products, the San Diego facility features a modern 7,000 sq. ft. showroom displaying MSI’s full line of on-trend porcelain tile, natural stone, decorative mosaics and wall tile, Arterra … Read more

MSI Announces New San Diego Location

MSI has announced its San Diego Showroom and Distribution Center is open for business. Built in response to the growing demand for MSI products, the San Diego facility features a modern 7,000 sq. ft. showroom displaying MSI’s full line of on-trend porcelain tile, natural stone, decorative mosaics and wall tile, Arterra … Read more