Artistic Tile Presents Tempest Blue Quartzite Polished Stone

A Brazilian quartzite rich with color, Tempest Blue is the newest addition to the Artistic Tile collection of polished stones. The 3/4-in. slabs showcase stormy flows of blue smoke and peach veined by russet, olive green, and taupe, with crystalline mauve inclusions. Possible applications include countertops, interior commercial flooring, interior … Read more

Coverings 2022 Reveals Top 10 Tile Trends

Coverings (coverings.com), the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, announced the top ten tile trends for 2022. The tile trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings, Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain … Read more

Business Sense: 5 Best Practices for Training New Employees on Existing Processes and Systems

As if finding help wasn’t hard enough for busy fabricators, once you find the employees you need, you have to train them! While it might take time out of your very busy schedule, training is a vital part of keeping your business running smoothly and efficiently.  If you look at employee retention … Read more

Formica Presents 2022 Living Impressions Collection

Formica presented its 2022 Living Impressions™ Collection featuring 14 designs, including five 180fx® laminate patterns and nine Formica® laminate patterns, as well as the new Monolith texture all inspired by extensive home and design research.  The collection focuses on designs that bring comfort and simplicity to the forefront of any design. Natural … Read more

Coverings Connected Offers Free Webinars on National Tile Day

Join Coverings Connected on National Tile Day Wednesday, February 23 for a can’t-miss tile & stone digital experience. Coverings Connected is your unique and no cost opportunity to gain valuable insights and learn from thought-leaders during three informative webinars. These webinars provide an advanced glimpse of the trends and the … Read more

MSI Presents Four New Q Premium Quartz Designs

MSI Premium Quartz Countertops are available in a wide range of patterns, including realistic marble-looks, modern concrete-looks and nature-inspired looks. The line of colors range from icy white tones to midnight black tones. The newest additions, Calacatta Leon Gold, Calacatta Laza Gold, Calacatta Laza Night and Calacatta Delphi complement a … Read more

Fabricator Profile: A Top En-counter

Provided by Durasein What Huntington Beach, Calif.-based solid surface company A Top En-counter lacks in size, it makes up for through creativity, ingenuity, passion, the utilization of advanced equipment and experience. Owner Kevin Libby didn’t take the traditional path to solid surface fabrication, but rather started his journey building houseboats. … Read more

New Carrara Series by Bajo Tierra

Bajo Tierra has added five new colors to their premium quartz collection. The Carrara series is a blend of the subtle and the bold that showcases white, beige, grey and black options featuring thin and scattered strokes. The Carrara series is readily available in prefabricated options. The polished finesse of … Read more

Vitoria Stone Fair Announces Postponed Show Dates

In January organizers of the Vitoria Stone Fair announced the postponement of the event that was scheduled to take place February 15-18, 2022, in Espírito Santo, Brazil. Milanez & Milaneze, the organizer of Vitoria Stone Fair, has announced that the new dates for the event will be February 7-10, 2023, … Read more

Wilsonart Launches True Tones Collection

Wilsonart® has announced the newest launch from its Spectrum line: True Tones. The solid color laminate line aims to revolutionize projects with the latest evolution in optical solid color. True Tones includes 27 of the most highly sought-after colors, from deep blues to pastel greens and muted purples. Plus the … Read more