In this issue of Stone World Magazine, read about the latest in digital technology for the stone industry, see tips on installing stone veneer, and much more!
Semco Stone is nestled in the heart of limestone country. The company, which was established in 1988, is a family business owned by Edward Robinson and his three sons: Keith Robinson, Corey Robinson and Quent Robinson. It is a producer and distributor of natural building veneer stone, including full and thin sawn.
Built in 1986, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a cultural landmark in Costa Mesa, CA. Most recently, a stunning fountain constructed of black basalt from China was designed to create a focal attraction at the main entrance to the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
In the 1990s, Val Blasius created a reputation as a ceramic tile and Corian countertop installer in the Vassar, MI area. The business continued to prosper until he was bringing in more work than he could handle. His son, Jon, was in the remodeling industry at the time, doing tile and Corian countertops out of the same shop.
Remaining a global producer of natural stone, Tab India expands its operation to offer a “New Age” quartz with the same high level of quality and service as its natural stone products to its customers
Today, the company has grown to own more than 12 stone quarries – in numerous varieties – and branded its name in the stone industry worldwide. But as the industry and market trends continue to evolve over time, Tab India made the decision to grow with it by opening a new factory for TabQuartz in the beginning of 2018.
Developed in 2016, the Use Natural Stone campaign has created a significant impression with its website, www.usenaturalstone.org, which is a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, designers, builders and remodelers to learn about the qualities and benefits of natural stone
Nearly three years ago, an idea surfaced among stone industry professionals to create a platform to promote the use and benefits of natural stone above all alternative building materials. The concept soon flourished into a well-driven campaign, which is now recognized worldwide.
In tune with market demand, Polarstone now produces thin quartz surfacing with improvement in strength and durability
November 15, 2018
Polarstone has been developing a new generation of aesthetics with improved key performance properties and increased design possibilities. For several years the Polarstone product and manufacturing teams have been working on creating a superior quartz surfacing material capable of new application possibilities.
Quartz surfacing continues to gain momentum in both residential and commercial design. Advances in technology are resulting in collections that mimic the aesthetic of a variety of natural stone varieties. In particular, the look of white marble continues to be all the rage.
While the year might be winding down, we still have a lot to report here at Stone World. You will notice that this issue is rather diverse, with features varying from the Fabricator Case Study to a roundup on natural stone care and maintenance products.
This Stone of the Month is supplied by Alps Marmi of New York, NY. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.
Tyrolit presents a new range of small diameter profiling tools for sinks. Profiling the small radii on sinks while keeping cost under control is an issue for almost every stone fabricator. Tyrolit has introduced a new range of small diameter profiling tools that offer an optimum balance between tool life and reduced diameter.
See all the products featured in the November 2018 issue of Stone World magazine
November 6, 2018
With numerous stone varieties available, including delicate exotic material, manufacturers of stone care and maintenance products continually work to develop new formulas for their product lines that help to repair, clean and protect stone surfaces. The following is a collection of some of the latest product introductions.
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.
FillaChip™ is the newest innovation in stone repair available from Braxton-Bragg. If you need an on-the-job-site repair solution for nicks, chips and gouges, FillaChip is it. Made by a fabricator for the fabricator, it is super-fast and amazingly repairs stone to a perfect finish.
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.
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.
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.
HMK® S748 Color Enhancing Sealer is a ready-to-use, solvent-based impregnator with color enhancing properties for use on natural stones, artificial stones and terrazzo surfaces that reduces the penetration of water, dirt, oil and grease.
Akemi has introduced its Transformer Enhancer for stone and quartz surfaces. Transformer gives a dark, residue free enhancement to inside or outside applications and is great for darkening edges. It delivers high-coverage, penetrating formula that provides protection. The Transformer Enhancer will not fade with time or change in UV light.
Surface Bonder Ultra is a surfacing adhesive made for an ultra-wide range of surfaces and applications. Surface Bonder Ultra works in extreme weather conditions, indoor and outdoor, and has a high UV resistance, so colors will not fade in the sun.
Stonetech Natural Stone Countertop Sealer is ideal for interior and exterior installations, including countertops, shower walls, thin bed walls and cement backer board walls. Recommended surfaces include marble, granite, limestone, quartzite, Bluestone, travertine, sandstone, slate and flagstone.
Miracle Heavy Duty Cleaner (Acid Substitute) is a revolutionary patent-pending water-based industrial cleaner designed to remove grout haze, built-up grease, everyday dirt, grime and stains from all ceramic, porcelain, grout, glass and natural stone.
Regent Stone Products gives you the perfect kit for sealing, cleaning and polishing your stone countertops. Each bottle of the Cemabond product is an important part to maintaining stone surfaces. Sealing your countertops helps prevent dirt and unwanted liquids to seep into your expensive countertops.
Panther Polishing Powder (P3), available from Stone Boss, is specifically formulated with refined polishing agents and micro abrasives to polish marbles and granites to a high luster.
Skudo Universal Plus from Tenax is a strong water-based sealer that provides excellent water-oil stain protection and is ideal for compact materials and stones that are hard to seal. It does not change the appearance of the material and won’t alter the natural breathability of the stone.