By Ryan Burden, CountertopSpecialty.com The topic of sealing granite and marble countertops, floor tile or any natural stone surface invariably creates questions, concerns and confusion in the minds of consumers, homeowners and sometimes even those working in the stone industry. Honestly, it’s no surprise when misleading, incomplete, conflicting, or incorrect … Read more
M S International, Inc. (MSI), an importer and distributor of natural stone and porcelain for countertop and flooring applications, has significantly expanded its operations in the Northeast. The newly constructed addition includes an additional 35,000 square feet of warehouse space dedicated to slab inventory. The slab distribution facility now totals 110,000 … Read more
Stone Forensics will be conducting a Stone Inspector training program in January, 2013, during Stone Expo in Las Vegas. The program is designed to teach the basics of inspecting stone and ceramic tile installations. According to Fred Hueston, who will be conducting the training, “The amount of failures, poor installations … Read more