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Arborite and Wilsonart, both manufacturer of laminate and other decorative surfaces, announced their combined sponsorship of the Save a Sample! program. Save a Sample! recycles unused fabrics, finish cards, brochures and samples by delivering them to design schools and students to use in their projects and design work. Arborite and … Read more
Antolini’s 2015 Signature Stone Collection now offers six new natural stone choices with A Zerobact treatment. According to the company, A Zerobact treatment prevents the growth of bacteria and mold on natural stone without altering the color or properties of the stone. The bacteriostatic treatment seeps into the stone and allows … Read more
The National Journal, along with sponsorship from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and in partnership with Vegas PBS, will convene a 2016 presidential candidate forum during Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas in January. Design & Construction week includes the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), StonExpo, … Read more
Coverings is seeking submissions for its 2016 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards. The awards honor projects that feature creative designs and demonstrate technical mastery in stone and tile in commercial, international, residential and sustainable projects. There is no fee to submit an entry and multiple entries are accepted and … Read more
Samsung Surfaces introduced its Supreme Collection, solid surface product with a series of natural patterns. The nature-inspired collection features a subtle, free-flowing directional pattern that is suitable for commercial and residential projects, according to the company. It is available in 10 muted colors: Delphi, Cloudbank, Magnolia, Natural Bridge, Dawn, Dandelion, … Read more
GlueBoss Adhesive Company, LLC released its new proprietary two component acrylic adhesive for stone, granite, quartz and porcelain. Trademarked as StoneBond® Acrylic Adhesive, the product is available in standard 250ML and 500ML cartridges in all colors. With its dripless features, simple dispensing cartridge system and trimmability, it delivers what stone … Read more
Hanwha L&C Surfaces announced that HanStone Quartz will partner with Houston, Texas-based distributor, Avanti Stones. The partnership with Avanti enables HanStone Quartz to market and distribute its quartz surfaces throughout Texas and neighboring markets. With the addition of Avanti Stones, HanStone Quartz has more than 40 distribution branches throughout the … Read more
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) hired Carol Wilkins as Accreditation & Special Projects Manager. In addition to leading the MIA Accreditation Program, Wilkins will assist with the MIA’s Women in Stone initiative. She will also be leading MIA’s planned launch of an online university that will offer classes for … Read more
Italian tile producer Del Conca and its North American factory, Del Conca USA (DCUSA) are building a distribution network in the United States. The Del Conca USA factory, located in Loudon, Tenn., is now producing high-quality porcelain tile. Wholesale Tile Supply has been contracted to distribute tile products in Florida, … Read more
LATICRETE released PERMACOLOR® Select and PLASMA grout. PERMACOLOR Select is a dispersible pigment grout product with a large, consistent color range, reports the company. PLASMA is a professional-grade grout that is ready to-use. According to the company, PLASMA does not require sealing and is crack- and stain-resistant. LATICRETE also offers … Read more
