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Kitchen & Bathroom Trends

Designers and tile representatives discuss today's residential kitchen and bath trends

January 24, 2019

The kitchen is one of the most essential spaces in any household. A place where meals are made, family time is spent and memories are created. Appropriately deemed the “heart of the home,” the design of this space is crucial, especially to those who like to entertain.

What's in store for Chinese quartz?

Now that the tariffs have been set, and different duties are expected to hit the market, stone industry members react to the changes that 2019 will bring in the quartz market

Jason Kamery

January 16, 2019

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Late in 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative released a list of approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that will be subject to additional tariffs. Starting in September of last year, the tariffs were set for 10%, on top of other antidumping and countervailing duties, and in the New Year will be increased to 25%.

Solid Surfaces Unlimited, based in Sterling Heights, MI

Increasing stone production with robotic technology

While Solid Surfaces Unlimited has served other industries through the years, the stone sector has become its primary market and the company has invested in state-of-the-art equipment to meet the demand

Jennifer Richinelli

January 7, 2019

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Solid Surfaces Unlimited, based in Sterling Heights, MI, has been serving mid and southern Michigan for more than three decades. Cesar Rastelli initially established the company as a cabinet business 40 years ago, and in the late 1980s began manufacturing solid surface products.

Matthew Kahny, executive vice president of Dal-Tile Corporation

Current and future trends of quartz

As quartz continues to grow in popularity among consumers and the design community alike, where is the future of this trend heading?

Jason Kamery

April 9, 2018

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The trend of using quartz in the kitchen has been on the rise and it seems the popularity of it isn’t slowing down anytime soon. As the technology becomes better, consumers and designers are turning to quartz for its ease to maintain and the details in the design.

Wilsonart Blends Nature with New Quartz and Solid Surface Designs

Versatile hard surface palette perfect for both home and workplace

March 30, 2018

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Technology may be everywhere, but consumers today are still looking for ways to bring nature into their everyday lives.

Technology Update: Tenax Edge Polishing Wheels

January 8, 2018

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New Tenax automated edge polishing wheels are excellent on all materials, including quartz, granite, marble, porcelain and ceramic. They can be used for either a straight edge or a bullnose edge.

Stone Column: Promising Results for 2018

January 8, 2018

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For those who have been reading Stone World for a while now, you are aware that each January we publish the results of a fabricator purchasing plan survey, which is compiled by the research department at BNP Media, Stone World’s parent company.

Silestone by Cosentino Introduces Four New Colors

December 12, 2017

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Silestone presents four new deep, dark hues: Iconic Black, Stellar Night, Marengo and Tebas Black.

November 2017: Quartz product gallery

November 3, 2017

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While some quartz manufacturers have dominated this sector for some time, in recent years more quartz manufacturers have surfaced — broadening the amount of selections on the market. The following is a glimpse of some recent product introductions.