The Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA) has published its 2017 U.S. Ceramic Tile Industry Update, and the news is nearly all positive. The general economy, construction market, housing market, interest rates and unemployment rate have all contributed to a productive year, surpassing 3 billion sq. ft. for the … Read more
The Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA) has published its 2017 U.S. Ceramic Tile Industry Update, and the news is nearly all positive. The general economy, construction market, housing market, interest rates and unemployment rate have all contributed to a productive year, surpassing 3 billion sq. ft. for the … Read more
Vox , a sort of video guide to a variety of subjects, takes a look at countertops and what drives trends, particularly with a focus on granite. While the video makes an argument that granite may be “overrated,” we here at CountertopResource.com do not necessarily share that position, but do recognize … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute announced that the call for entries for several industry awards are now open. The 2018 Pinnacle Awards is now open for submissions. The Pinnacle Awards honor projects where beauty, creativity, ingenuity, and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone for commercial and residential … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute announced that the call for entries for several industry awards are now open. The 2018 Pinnacle Awards is now open for submissions. The Pinnacle Awards honor projects where beauty, creativity, ingenuity, and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone for commercial and residential … Read more
The National Tile Contractors Association announced that it will be offering a free webinar on May 22, 2018 at 1 p.m. CDT. Kurt Zintner will present information about Fundamentals of Expansion Joints for the Tile Installer. The meeting topics will include: Terminology, applicable specifications, product chemistry, and the elements to successfully include expansion … Read more
The National Tile Contractors Association announced that it will be offering a free webinar on May 22, 2018 at 1 p.m. CDT. Kurt Zintner will present information about Fundamentals of Expansion Joints for the Tile Installer. The meeting topics will include: Terminology, applicable specifications, product chemistry, and the elements to successfully include expansion … Read more
The Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, which honor exceptional design and installation of tile and stone in the categories of Residential Stone, Residential Tile, Commercial Stone, and Commercial Tile were presented on May 9. Ten outstanding tile and stone projects were selected as winners by a panel of prominent … Read more
The Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, which honor exceptional design and installation of tile and stone in the categories of Residential Stone, Residential Tile, Commercial Stone, and Commercial Tile were presented on May 9. Ten outstanding tile and stone projects were selected as winners by a panel of prominent … Read more
By Harry Hollander of Moraware How much should you charge for a finished countertop installation? Is it a function of what the competition is doing, how robust the economy might be, or simply a multiplier of raw materials costs? And why do countertop prices vary so wildly from one part … Read more