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Kerala, India local slate
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Stylish and sustainable

The extended living space of a home in Kerala, India, incorporates locally quarried stone into the design – enhancing the overall aesthetic of the room and complementing its lush surroundings
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
April 13, 2021
Indian slate and Tandoor Kota Stone were chosen for a residential lounge for their aesthetics, cultural ties and sustainability.
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Luxury living

Neolith Beton provided the durability, versatility and texture required for a penthouse in a posh neighborhood of Madrid, Spain
April 9, 2021

Neolith, a pioneering brand of sintered stone, is fast becoming a material choice for high-end, high-concept residential renovations. Recently, it played a pivotal role in a penthouse project for luxury property developer and architect Herrero & Vázquez.


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The Granite & Marble Depot

Honoring essential workers

Inspired to offer hope and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, an Illinois-based fabricator awards five honorable people with free countertops
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
April 9, 2021
With several locations, The Granite & Marble Depot serves the Greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana and the Wisconsin border. The Aurora, IL-based company specializes in fabrication and installation of residential and commercial countertops, tabletops, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and more.
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Restoring a white marble facade

The white marble exterior of a building in Houston, TX, was defaced with black spray paint that the expertise of a team from International Stoneworks was able to remove
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 4, 2021

Located in downtown Houston, TX, a building clad in white marble was spray painted over a weekend. Jacqueline Tabbah and her team at International Stoneworks were called on a Monday morning to evaluate the damage.


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Summer Kath, executive vice president and head of design of Cambria

One-on-One with Summer Kath

Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
February 1, 2021
With 18 years of experience at Cambria, Summer Kath, the quartz manufacturer’s executive vice president and head of design, shares her thoughts on upcoming trends in kitchen and bath design
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Polycor

Polycor continues strategic growth

With its recent acquisition of North Caroline Granite Corp., Canadian-based quarrying conglomerate Polycor continues to expand its footprint in the U.S., strengthen its presence in the south, and overall, promote the beauty and sustainability of natural stone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
January 27, 2021
2020 ended on an upswing for global stone producer Polycor with the acquisition of North Carolina Granite Corp. (NCGC). Founded in 1889, NCGC is recognized by architects and other industry stakeholders for its high-quality White Mount Airy granite, proudly quarried in Mount Airy, NC.
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Large-format porcelain panels/slabs

Technical Focus: A Brief History of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels

Over the last 20 years, large-format porcelain tiles have evolved significantly from when they were first developed
Will White
Will White
January 25, 2021

In the beginning, there was Thin Porcelain Panels. Between 2000 and 2001, Thin Porcelain Tile (TPT) was born. One version was created in 2001 by engineer, Franco Stefani, of the Systems Group, innovator of the ceramic industry.


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