stone surfaces

Granite and Trend Transformations Introduces Arabescato as Newest Addition to the Classic Marble Collection

January 28, 2019

Arabescato is inspired by marble quarried in Carrara, Italy, with similar patterns and veining of marble from the region.

Stone care and maintenance: GranQuartz's polishing paste

November 5, 2018

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106R Granite Polishing Paste from GranQuartz is a smooth compound that contains high-quality polishing abrasives for granite polishing and re-polishing. Use 106R as the final polishing step after diamond honing for a brilliant factory type polish, or for polish maintenance on a regular basis in commercial areas.106R is easy to use and is chemically inert.

Stone care and maintenance: Fila Solutions' Filestone Plus

November 5, 2018

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The Filastone Plus enriches the color of polished, honed, textured and tumbled natural stone. It highlights the character of the natural surface, while protecting the surface from dirt, water and oil stains. It also enhances and intensifies the stone’s natural color with a matte finish.

Stone care and maintenance: CBP's Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold

November 5, 2018

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Interior and exterior natural stone surfaces are exposed to food, beverages, weather, moisture, grease, oil, dirt and other harmful stain-causing elements on a regular basis. Sealing these surfaces with Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold will prevent unsightly stains and permanent damage.

Stone care and maintenance: Bonstone’s Ultimate adhesive

November 5, 2018

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Bonstone’s new Ultimate adhesive is the strongest bonding glue available specifically for travertine. It is a Modified Polyurethane Hybrid (MPH) that is ideal for fabrication shops, onsite installation, restoration and repair, and it is suitable for structural and cosmetic applications.

The Future of Dekton Sintered Stone

In recent years, sintered stone products such as Dekton by Cosentino are presenting themselves as alternatives to natural stone, and fabricators are having to learn how to cut these materials and make them profitable

July 9, 2018

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Tim Culot is among the leading stone fabricators in Belgium and has experienced success with cutting Dekton, although he admits there was a learning curve. During a presentation at Cosentino’s C100 conference, he shared that 40% of all the material he cuts is now the sintered stone material.

Mass-Producing Stone Countertops for the Residential Market

Jennifer Richinelli

July 9, 2018

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With advanced fabrication equipment, primarily from Poseidon Industries, Jaba Pro Stone Corp. of Hollywood, FL, outputs a substantial amount of countertops for residential buildings in Southwest and Southeast Florida

Natural stone transforms a New York City living space

Jennifer Richinelli

March 15, 2018

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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.

The International Surface Event (TISE) 2018

A solid showing at TISE 2018

Capitalizing on the upward swing of the economy, The International Surface Event (TISE) can be declared a success with busy activity on the show floor

Jennifer Richinelli

March 7, 2018

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Thousands of visitors from around the world turned out for the international flooring exhibition – comprised of StonExpo, TilExpo and Surfaces – which was held from Tuesday, January 30 to Thursday, February 1.

Cosentino Group Achieves Record High Revenue in 2017

Cosentino sets record high in 2017 with over $1 billion in revenue and $70 million in net profit

February 28, 2018

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Cosentino Group, the global leader in the development, production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, continues to strengthen its economic and financial position and its commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, new technologies and efficient management.