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Editor's Note: Summer 2013

June 12, 2013
We realized a long time ago that the readers of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design like to learn about new products.


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From the Editor: Spring 2013

March 29, 2013
Even though it might not seem like it on the East Coast and in the Midwest because of the continuous cold weather and snowstorms, spring has officially arrived.


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From the Editor: Winter 2013

January 8, 2013
At the end of this month, I will heading to Las Vegas to attend Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas.


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From the Editor: Fall 2012

September 6, 2012
It’s hard to believe that this fall marks my 16th anniversary working on Contemporary Stone & Tile Design (CSTD).


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From the Editor: Summer 2012

June 26, 2012
This issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design is certainly rich in stone and tile products.


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From the editor: Spring 2012

April 2, 2012
The start of 2012 had our staff off and running. Trade show season was in full swing with Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas followed by Cevisama and Revestir.


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From the editor: Winter 2012

January 11, 2012
Not too long ago, I took a trip to St. Louis, MO, for a stone industry event.


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From the Editor: Fall 2011

September 1, 2011
Once again, it is time for Contemporary Stone & Tile Design’s (CSTD) annual focus on mosaics.


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From the Editor: Summer 2011

July 12, 2011
While each issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design has something fresh to offer, I always find our summer issue to be particularly fun to put together. For as long as I can remember, this issue has always been dedicated to “decorative and glass tile.”
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Editor's Note: Spring 2011

March 3, 2011
As I walked through the halls of Cevisama last month, I was struck by all the textured surfaces now offered on tiles. Clearly, advances in technology continue - giving tile products strong definition and personality.
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Surfaces 2013 preview

Surfaces 2013 -- to be held in conjunction with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas -- is slated for January 29 to 31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The show, which also includes an extensive educational program that will be held from January 28 to 31, provides a place for thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers and builders from around the world to gather and view the latest products, get vital education, network with other floor covering professionals and conduct business.

More than 600 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category, including carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient and stone, are expected to exhibit at the trade show. Hanley Wood, owner and operator of the exhibition, reports that they have many new exhibiting companies and returning ones who have expanded their booth size. Additionally, Surfaces 2013 will host more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation and design. Attendees can earn AIA, NKBA, AIBD, IICRC and AIA/CES industry designation. Here is just a small sampling of some of the displays that will be present at Surfaces 2013.

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Stone World's June issue highlights a series of stone companies and quarries such as PBA Stone, Mag Ban, Gramil and San Gabriel Black quarry. Also, check out some exclusive coverage from the annual Vitoria Stone Fair, which took place in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

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The Summer issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design highlights some of the top products from Coverings 2013, which took place in April. Also, read about the designing of a custom pool and spa by Rock Solid Tile.

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