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The restoration and expansion of a home in Treviso, Italy

A play of stone finishes and colors

A recent renovation and restoration of a private residence in Treviso, Italy, reflects both traditional design and modern technology with a new exterior made of Lapitec sintered stone

March 15, 2018

The Italian design studio of Mama Architettura ed Ingegneria has been working on the renovation and extension of an early 1900s private residence located near the north wall of the Treviso historic center.

Natural stone transforms a New York City living space

Jennifer Richinelli

March 15, 2018

New York-based architect Charles Rabinovitch of Charles Rabinovitch Architects recently completed a renovation of a townhouse on the Eastside of Manhattan. An extensive selection of natural stone was incorporated into the design to make the home luxurious, but practical.

Buffalo Pacific Company’s floor medallion

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Buffalo Medallion Cut in Stone

A three-dimensional buffalo floor medallion was produced by Creative Edge Master Shop with advanced waterjet technology – demonstrating quality precision and craftsmanship in stone fabrication

March 14, 2018

Creative Edge Master Shop of Fairfield, IA, recently waterjet fabricated a beautiful medallion for Buffalo Pacific Company’s first headquarters building using varieties of marble and limestone, as well as gold and brass.

Scott Carothers

March 12, 2018

According to the March 2017 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications, new expansion joint patterns have been approved which allow formerly straight joints to follow new non-linear joint configurations.

Oklahoma Stone Provides a Tranquil Getaway at Austin Waters Pool

Oklahoma Natural Stone, sourced from Quality Stone Quarries, was specified for the fireplace, playground, fire pit and patio of the recreation area at the Texan community of Austin Waters

March 7, 2018

Besides being a space for residents to relax, gather and enjoy a home-away-from-home atmosphere, the structure itself is an impressive masonry feat with striking design elements and even more eye-catching stonework.

Scott Carothers

January 19, 2018

Lippage unfortunately occurs when one tile edge is higher or lower than the adjacent tile. This topic is constantly being discussed because it occurs entirely too often.

Boerne, TX custom home by Craig McMahon Architects, Inc.

Craig McMahon Architects, Inc. reinterpreting history

For a new private home in central Texas, the design team selected regional limestone to create a unique design

Heather Fiore

December 1, 2017

The customized 3,600-square-foot home sits upon a slightly sloped site nearby the community golf course on just over one acre, and includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms.

renovation headed by Michele Alfano Design in Montebello, NY

Updating a Classic: Quartz Surfacing Used in Hoboken Renovation

A combination of Caesarstone, tin metal ceiling tiles and Neolith were the chosen materials to create a neutral redesign in the kitchen of a 125-year-old New Jersey home

Heather Fiore

November 10, 2017

Hoboken is one of the most thriving cities in New Jersey. Located on the Hudson Waterfront, with trendy restaurants on every corner and nightlife comparable to that of its New York City counterpart, the developing city has a lot to offer its residents.

Designer Cheryl Kees Clendenon's greenhouse kitchen

The greenhouse kitchen

Serenity, functionality and family gathering were at the heart of a kitchen design by Silestone Trendspotter Cheryl Kees Clendenon, which showcases the durability and aesthetic value of Silestone

November 3, 2017

In a question-and-answer session, Silestone Trendspotter Cheryl Kees Clendenon of InDetail Interiors, discusses her design concept for her approximate 140-square-foot kitchen design.

Scott Carothers

October 23, 2017

Surface prep, whether for the wall or floor, is critical to the completed job being acceptable to the end user.

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A play of stone finishes and colors

Natural stone transforms a New York City living space

Buffalo Medallion Cut in Stone

CTEF Tile Tip: Non-Linear Expansion Joints Are Now Approved

Oklahoma Stone Provides a Tranquil Getaway at Austin Waters Pool

CTEF Tile Tip: The Hazards of Lippage

Craig McMahon Architects, Inc. reinterpreting history

Updating a Classic: Quartz Surfacing Used in Hoboken Renovation

The greenhouse kitchen

CTEF Tile Tip: Lights, Lippage, and Major Problems

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