Articles Tagged with ''natural stone''

Brazil’s natural stone industry is heading into a new round of strategic actions in the Middle East, with a delegation traveling through Riyadh, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi to strengthen commercial ties and expand the country’s global presence.

Quarried in the north of Italy, the limestone possesses warm tones and is offered in three finishes.

With homeowners gravitating towards warm tones, quartzites offer the aesthetic and practical requirements desired for all types of design styles.

From colorful mosaics to soft stone-looks to subtle textures and patterns, a diverse array of stone, tile and quartz product introductions are available to fit a variety of design styles.

Estimates indicate that the cost of new homes in the U.S. could rise by over $10,900; a letter delivered by the Brazilian Natural Stone Association calls for new exemptions for Brazilian materials.

The Natural Stone Institute joins Centrorochas and the National Association of Home Builders at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, D.C., this morning, Friday, August 1st in a stance to fight the U.S. tariff on Brazilian stone products. 

The Brazilian stone industry is cautiously optimistic with confirmation that one of the sector’s main export products, worked monumental or building stone, nesoi, was included in the list of tariff exemptions.

With a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil coming on August 1st, leaders in the stone industry have partnered to request a 90-day delay. 

Architect Scott Conwell shares insight into an oddly placed joint about 2 feet high at each of the columns along the Trajaneum's east hall on a recent visit to the Temple of Trajan in Turkey.

A look at the latest trending stone and tile collections.