Coverings Extends 2021 Award Submissions Deadline

Given that Coverings 2021, the premier tile and stone trade event in North America, is now scheduled to take place July 7-9, the deadline to submit projects to the 2021 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards or to nominate a young emerging leader to the 2021 Coverings Rock Star program … Read more

Antolini Presents Lincoln Stone

Antolini has introduced its newest marble, Lincoln Stone, to the already extensive Exclusive Collection. Lincoln Stone is a delicate, elegant and timeless natural stone, distinguished by a sophisticated surface, which appears as a precious work of art. With Lincoln Stone, Antolini offers a solution that connects to the combative and … Read more

Business Sense: Creating a Work-Life Balance at a Countertop Shop

By Katherine Gifford of Moraware We talk to many shop owners and managers, and unfortunately, it’s more common than not to be totally and utterly burnt out. Mental exhaustion. Emotionally drained. Never-ending stress. It’s no way to live, but it’s the norm in our low-margin, high-speed industry. While it’s easier than … Read more

Tile of Spain Announces 2020 Award Winners

Tile of Spain, the association representing more than 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, announced the winners of the 19th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges met on Thursday, November 26th to evaluate the submissions and name a winner in each category. Here are … Read more

Federal Brace Adds to Reinforced Wood Corbel Collection

Federal Brace has introduced the newest members of its exclusively made in the USA Reinforced Wood Corbel Collection. The Lincroft Wood Corbel is low profile, sleek and sports chamfered edges with a minimal gusset section. The Lincroft gives a spacious, airy feel with a traditional wood finish. The overall measurements … Read more

Wilsonart Expands TFL Capacity

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces has announced it will increase its TFL (Thermally Fused Laminate) capacity and footprint in North America by investing in a new facility in Klamath Falls, Ore. The new facility is expected to be fully operational by July 2021. Wilsonart’s investment in land and a new quick-cycle press … Read more