NEOLITH® Announces the Winners of My NEOLITH® Design Project Competition V Edition

Throughout the middle of the year, NEOLITH® launched the V Edition of MY NEOLITH® PROJECT Design Competition, aimed at Architecture, Interior Design and Construction professionals who have recently completed a NEOLITH contemporary residential project which features current trends in decoration: mixed materials, neutral elements and soft lines. After the decision … Read more

Tenax Offers Automated Edge Polishing Wheels

Tenax Automated Edge Polishing Wheels can be used for either straight edge or bullnose edge profiles. According to the company, these polishing wheels work excellent on all materials including quartz, granite, marble, porcelain and ceramic. They are ideal for use on white materials and will not bleed onto white quartz. … Read more

Video: Scratch and Acid Testing Granite, Quartzite and Marble

While we do not know the details of the claims made by the consumer made in this video nor do we validate them, we believe that there is a teachable moment here, probably more than a few. What we found of most interest in this video is the relatively simple … Read more

Coverings Extends CID Awards Submission Deadline

You now have more time to submit your top projects from the past two years to the 2019 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards. The CID Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile & stone in residential, institutional and commercial projects. Submit your projects before the … Read more

Fletcher Building Announces Sale of Formica

Fletcher Building Limited announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the Formica Group to Broadview Holding BV for a sale price of $840 million. Fletcher Building CEO Ross Taylor said, “The divestment of Formica completes our strategy to exit non-core businesses having already completed the sale of … Read more

Seven Top Tile Trends From Cersaie 2018

Each year, more than 100,000 designers, installers and dealers travel to Bologna, Italy, for Cersaie, the international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, where they learn about new products and technologies in the tile industry. Following are seven of the top tile trends from the 36th annual Cersaie tradeshow. … Read more

Tile of Spain Announces Award Winners

Tile of Spain, the association of more than 100 Spanish tile manufacturers, announced the winners of the 17th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The Tile of Spain Awards offer cash prizes totaling over $44,000 that are divided among three areas. The two main categories – … Read more

Cosentino Unveils New Dekton Collection & Designs

Cosentino unveiled a new collection of Dekton, as well as adding new designs to the Industrial Collection. The new Dekton Stonika Collection draws inspiration from the most coveted natural stone materials – with spectacular shine and durability. New findings in the manufacturing process also allow for sharper designs and in … Read more

NBMDA Announces 2018 Award Winners

The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) recognized 2018 NBMDA award recipients at the 2018 NBMDA Annual Convention. The recipient of the NBMDA Growth Award is Bill Delaney. The NBMDA Growth Award recognizes an NBMDA member who has made outstanding contributions in furthering NBMDA growth from increasing engagement with … Read more

Blanco Named 2018 Best of Year Honoree

BLANCO, the German manufacturer of finely crafted sinks and faucets, announced the BLANCO PRECISION® R0 DURINOX® Super Single Bowl with Apron has been named a 2018 Best of Year honoree in the Kitchen Fixtures and Kitchen Fittings categories at the 2018 Interior Design’s Best of Year (BoY) Awards. The BoY … Read more