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Antolini booth concept for Coverings

Antolini to Create an Immersive Natural Stone Journey

March 18, 2026

At Coverings 2026, Antolini presents a vision of natural stone through a striking booth concept designed as a contemporary village that invites visitors into an immersive environment where architecture, materiality and atmosphere come together in a powerful expression of the brand’s identity.


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TileBar's Alaris marble collection

A Wide Range of Marble Pairings

March 17, 2026

TileBar's Alaris Collection reimagines classic geometric patterns by offering a wide range of marble stone pairings for modern and traditional applications.


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Xiamen International Stone Fair

Brazilian Stone Producers Amp Up for Xiamen International Stone Fair

March 12, 2026

China is one of the most strategic markets for the Brazilian sector, ranking second among the main destinations for exports. The Brazilian natural stone industry will occupy a pavilion in Hall A5 of the Xiamen International Stone Fair, bringing together 22 companies and expanding its participation compared to the previous edition.


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Braewind by Vadara Quartz

Vadara Quartz Recognized for Design Excellence

March 5, 2026

Braewind by Vadara Quartz was honored with an ADEX Award for Design Excellence.



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Chip

Fabricators Discuss Pros and Cons of Chip Repair

From workforce hurdles to revenue potential, countertop fabricators break down the realities of stone repair services
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
February 13, 2026

A group of countertop fabricators discussed the challenges and opportunities of offering repair services during a recent industry roundtable discussion, identifying workforce training, pricing strategy and the growing complications of porcelain countertops as key concerns.


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a person cleaning a dark, veined natural stone countertop

Quartz vs. Quartzite: Key Differences Every Stone Professional Must Know

How structural composition drives fabrication risk, performance, and long-term durability
Emily Dodds
January 20, 2026

Quartz and quartzite. The names are close enough that the terms get used interchangeably across showrooms, spec sheets, and design consultations. It's an understandable confusion, but it creates real problems, because these two materials behave nothing alike. Understanding what separates them at the structural level helps everyone in the chain, from specifier to fabricator to end user, make better decisions and avoid preventable failures.


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The wall features Micare collection glazed ceramic tiles by WOW Design

January Product Gallery: New Tile, Natural Stone, Porcelain & Quartz Surface Innovations

January 13, 2026

A showcase of some of the latest hard surface products available to meet a host of design styles.



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Soapstone Countertop in Showroom

Why Does Soapstone Ab(d)sorb Mineral Oil While It’s Non-Porous?

by Roger Teixeira, M. Teixera Soapstone
December 16, 2025

A fabricator and large importer of soapstone in the U.S. shares insight on the chemical composition of the material and the difference between "absorption" and "adsorption."


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Phases Collection Eclipse Pattern in black stone

A Stone Collection with Sculpted Surfaces and Refined Materials

December 15, 2025

A stunning designer collection offered by Artistic Tile.


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Pentelikon marble reception desk and flooring

Pentelikon Marble from Stonetech

December 3, 2025

 A high-density, low-porosity calcitic marble known for its ability to capture and reflect light. 


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You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

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