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The stone and tile industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, with new products design and trends emerging all the time. We’ll explore the latest innovations in stone and tile, as well as best practices for successful installations.]]> https://www.stoneworld.com/rss/3024-stone-tile-architecture-design-trends en-us New Museum Wing Exhibits Ties to Historical Stone richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) In May of 2025, the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York City reopened to the public after a four-year renovation project, which included reviving and matching its historic Stony Creek granite flooring.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95603 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95603-new-museum-wing-exhibits-ties-to-historical-stone Beyond Color and Cost: Evolving Expectations for Quartz Specification With project owners focusing more on sustainability and contractors addressing increasingly demanding applications, specifiers must understand the fundamentals of quartz as a design material within the broader context of modern construction goals and expectations.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95564 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95564-beyond-color-and-cost-evolving-expectations-for-quartz-specification Why Sealing Quartzite the Proper Way is Important richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Dry-Treat demonstrated how to prep and seal quartzite for a successful installation.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95542 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95542-why-sealing-quartzite-the-proper-way-is-important sealing quartzite In his demonstration, Ed O’Reilly, territory sales manager at Dry-Treat, illustrated how the motion of sealing is a long straight stroke. demonstration at Stone Industry Education event “Quartzite is not granite,” O’Reilly told the fabricators. “It is not cut and turn and get out the door. It is moisture sensitive.” Vadara Quartz Recognized for Design Excellence Braewind by Vadara Quartz was honored with an ADEX Award for Design Excellence.


]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95533 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95533-vadara-quartz-recognized-for-design-excellence CMS Integrates AI Technology to Assist Fabricators with Machine Maintenance kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) CMS North America is implementing artificial intelligence (AI) across its stone machinery lineup to help fabricators monitor equipment performance and anticipate maintenance needs before breakdowns occur. Alex Bores, western sales area manager for CMS North America, said the company is combining AI with proprietary algorithms to collect machine data from customers worldwide, with their permission, to provide proactive support.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95450 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:28:49 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95450-cms-integrates-ai-technology-to-assist-fabricators-with-machine-maintenance Stone Industry Professionals Instructed to Master the Fundamentals Before Chasing AI Tools Leadership and neuroscience expert René Rodriguez urged stone industry professionals to embrace a systematic approach to sales during StoneBiz on the Beach, a two-day workshop held in Puerto Rico this past fall and organized by the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA). He warned that emotional self-regulation and consistent prospecting matter more than the latest technology.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95402 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95402-stone-industry-professionals-instructed-to-master-the-fundamentals-before-chasing-ai-tools Sales Expert René Rodriguez Delivers Masterclass on Revenue Generation René Rodriguez, a veteran sales trainer with over 30 years of experience, delivered a comprehensive presentation on sales methodology and overcoming procrastination at StoneBiz on the Beach, a recent stone industry event in Puerto Rico organized by the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA), emphasizing that sales success depends more on consistent activity than innate talent.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95390 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:51:44 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95390-sales-expert-rene-rodriguez-delivers-masterclass-on-revenue-generation Stone Care Expert: Chemical Misuse Voids Warranties, Damages Countertops kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) Homeowners who clean their marble countertops with vinegar are unknowingly damaging their investment, according to Emily Dodds, founder of Immaculate Collective. Dodds, who holds IICRC restoration certificates and has logged more than 50,000 hours in the field over the past decade, said chemical misuse is one of the most common causes of countertop damage and can immediately void a manufacturer's warranty.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95388 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:44:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95388-stone-care-expert-chemical-misuse-voids-warranties-damages-countertops Non-Destructive Methods to Detect Hidden Damage in Stone Cladding Evaluating minimally destructive methods for detecting concealed damage on dimension stone exterior wall cladding.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95353 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95353-non-destructive-methods-to-detect-hidden-damage-in-stone-cladding LX Hausys Unveils New Quartz Technology, Touts U.S. Manufacturing Amid Tariff Concerns LX Hausys, the South Korean-based building materials manufacturer, is betting big on sustainability and domestic production as it prepares to launch new quartz surface technologies in 2026, company executives said. The company, part of the LG Group, operates three Viatera quartz manufacturing lines and one HI-MACS solid surface line at its Georgia facility, making it the only U.S. manufacturer producing both quartz and solid surface materials domestically.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95354 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:55 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95354-lx-hausys-unveils-new-quartz-technology-touts-us-manufacturing-amid-tariff-concerns Caesarstone Continues Safety Initiative Alongside New Silica-Free Surface Line As Caesarstone unveils its new line of crystalline silica-free surfaces, the company is reinforcing its commitment to worker safety through an expanded global education program aimed at protecting fabricators from occupational health risks.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95141 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95141-caesarstone-launches-safety-initiative-alongside-new-silica-free-surface-line U.S. Tariffs on Indian Stone Disrupt Trade, Raise Costs for Fabricators and Consumers A 50% U.S. tariff on Indian granite and marble has severely disrupted the natural stone trade between the two countries, forcing distributors to raise prices and limiting product availability for American fabricators and consumers.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95110 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:02:36 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95110-us-tariffs-on-indian-stone-disrupt-trade-raise-costs-for-fabricators-and-consumers Uncovering the Rich Legacy of Turkish Stone richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) From visits to historical sites, quarries and stone fabrication facilities to exploring the first Afyonkarahiser Block Marble Expo, a group of American architects and designers absorbed the history, cultural and livelihood of Turkey.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95060 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95060-uncovering-the-rich-legacy-of-turkish-stone Tryon to stress “alignment” at Sept. 11 Stone Industry Education in Nashville Industry coach and former fabricator Eric Tryon will keynote an NSI Stone Industry Education session on Sept. 11 in Nashville, TN, focusing on operational “alignment” as rising costs and workforce challenges pressure shop margins.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95056 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:28:48 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95056-tryon-to-stress-alignment-at-sept-11-stone-industry-education-in-nashville Case Study: Tackling Surprises in Tight Guest Bath Shower Install Despite unexpected structural obstacles including a rogue piling and bowed studs, Skyro Floors successfully navigated space constraints to install a semi-curbless shower system in a compact guest bathroom, using the Gruen shower system. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95245 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95245-case-study-tackling-surprises-in-tight-guest-bath-shower-install Brazilian Stone Industry Faces Tariff Pressures, Quartzite Remains Exempt The Brazilian stone industry is facing new challenges as U.S. tariffs reshape the import landscape. Speaking on the Stone World Podcast, Fabio Cruz of Centrorochas outlined how the tariffs are impacting exports and what fabricators should know.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95008 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:28:44 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95008-brazilian-stone-industry-faces-tariff-pressures-quartzite-remains-exempt Coastal Stone Group: From Local Shop to National Player kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) Fewer than four years ago, Glenn Kross was running a 10,000-square-foot shop called That Granite Place. Today, he oversees Coastal Stone Group, an umbrella for two fast-growing operations that now ship custom and stock countertops nationwide – operating out of an 85,000-square-foot facility in Greenwood, DE.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94984 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94984-coastal-stone-group-from-local-shop-to-national-player a marble countertop manufacturing process involving the cutting or shaping of a material Cambria Quartz a building associated with Coastal Stone Group a luxurious, modern bathroom or master suite Calacatta Azulean Quartz Vicostone quartz surface a large format porcelain tile a TITAN® CNC Fab Center a concrete saw or a stone-cutting saw Construction Resources Opens Southeast's Largest Pro Design Center in Atlanta The CR Design Center Westside, located at the adaptive reuse Westside Paper development near the Atlanta Beltline, represents the culmination of the company's 55-year evolution and signals a dynamic shift in how the Home Depot-owned company approaches customer service in the building and design industry.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95242 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95242-construction-resources-opens-southeasts-largest-pro-design-center-in-atlanta Construction Resources John Simmons.jpg Construction Resources COO John Simmons showcases European fixtures that hold extra-large samples and allow heavy tile and stone to be easily flipped and repositioned so designers can see how light hits the surface as it would appear when installed.Photo: Floor Trends & Installation.  Construction Resources .jpg Construction Resources has opened a 50,000-square-foot flagship facility in West Midtown Atlanta that consolidates over 60 premium brands and 10 product categories under one roof for the first time.  Construction Resources Tile Displays.jpg Left: Amanda Darley. VP of marketing, Construction Resources, showcases the extra-large European displays that showcase the company's Cancos Tile & Stone brand. Right: An elevated approach to displaying tile. Photos: Floor Trends & Installation.  Construction Resources Bathroom.jpg The company elevates single shower installations by blending tile, porcelain slab, natural stone slab, and natural stone tile within a single vignette. Photo: Floor Trends & Installation.  Construction Resources Tour.jpg Construction Resources CEO Mitch Hires emphasized that the showroom brings together 10 product categories under one roof, eliminating the complexity and time consumers typically face when sourcing materials for home projects. Photo: Floor Trends & Installation Construction Resources UMI Stone.jpg The Umi Stone gallery at Construction Resources' new Atlanta showroom. Photo: Floor Trends & Installation.  Construction Resources Custom Fabrication.jpg Construction Resources demonstrates advanced fabrication skills through innovative techniques, such as creating curved quartz installations that technically shouldn't be possible with standard methods (left) and custom edge profiles (right). Photos: Floor Trends & Installation.  Construction Resources Bath 2.jpg Each vignette showcases the company's advanced fabrication capabilities, as seen in this custom countertop. Photo: Floor Trends & Installation.  Construction Resources Kitchen.png Construction Resources has reimagined the traditional showroom approach by elevating all product categories rather than focusing on just one specialty. Photo: Brian Hall.  How 2025's Tile Trends Reveal Our Cultural Shift Toward Authentic Living In a digital world craving human connection, this year's tile innovations from Italy, Spain, and North America bridge technology and tradition. Discover how these trends reflect our collective desire for spaces that feel both cutting-edge and authentically grounded in natural materials and craftsmanship.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95243 Mon, 19 May 2025 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95243-how-2025s-tile-trends-reveal-our-cultural-shift-toward-authentic-living Custom Master Bath Features Innovative Curbless Shower with Large-Format Porcelain Tiles and Wall Drain System Skyro Floors tackles technical challenges to create a sophisticated curbless shower with wall drain system, demonstrating how modern bathroom design continues to evolve in this New Jersey renovation.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95241 Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95241-custom-master-bath-features-innovative-curbless-shower-with-large-format-porcelain-tiles-and-wall-drain-system custom curbless shower installation The homeowners selected large-format 24"x48" tiles, setting the stage for a sleek, contemporary look with minimal grout lines. Photo: Ken Ballin.  custom curbless shower installation Due to the layout of the space and the size of the tile, only three full-size large-format porcelain tiles were used. The rest were cut to fit the application. Photo: Ken Ballin.  custom curbless shower installation This custom curbless shower installation features a sophisticated wall drain system, custom niche and floating bench. Photo: Ken Ballin.  Stone and Tile Professionals Honored for Outstanding Design and Craftsmanship A total of 22 stone and tile projects were winners of the Coverings Installation & Design Awards for their exceptional innovation and highly skilled work.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94764 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94764-stone-and-tile-professionals-honored-for-outstanding-design-and-craftsmanship Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Restores Historic Marble Floor at Rienzi kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) recently completed a meticulous restoration of the marble foyer floor at Rienzi, its house museum for European decorative arts. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94741 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94741-museum-of-fine-arts-houston-restores-historic-marble-floor-at-rienzi rienziBefore.jpg Photos courtesy of International Stoneworks rienziAfter.jpg Photos courtesy of International Stoneworks 2025 Tile Trends: Spanish Influence on American Design Vives, a family-owned Spanish tile company since 1957, brings European design trends to the North American market. From Cevisama 2025 in Valencia, Spain, Jose Ruiz-Roscigno discusses sustainable manufacturing practices, 2025 tile trends, and educating architects and contractors on proper installation techniques. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95244 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95244-2025-tile-trends-spanish-influence-on-american-design Indiana Limestone Provides Strength and Tranquility richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) The quality and finishes of Indiana limestone made for a perfect fit with the overall design of the building.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94569 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94569-indiana-limestone-provides-strength-and-tranquility Design and Nature Linked with Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) The warm rich brown hue is inviting and harmonizes with any designs natural setting.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94518 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94518-design-and-nature-linked-with-pantone-17-1230-mocha-mousse Stone Restoration Revives Detroit Landmark richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) The freshly renovated Michigan Central Station is now a stunning part of the Ford Motor Co. campus.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94442 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94442-stone-restoration-revives-detroit-landmark Emerging Tile Trends at Cersaie 2024 More than 600 international manufacturers showcased their newest collections, revealing where design is headed in the coming year.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94418 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94418-progressing-tile-trends-at-cersaie-2024 Labradorite Stone Leaves a Lasting Impression richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) The Labradorite kitchen countertops in a home in Carlsbad, CA, create a stunning focal point – changing colors and patterns in the natural light.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94390 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94390-labradorite-stone-leaves-a-lasting-impression Celebrating Portuguese Stone and Art richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Architect Joshua Ramus, principal of the renowned architecture firm REX, gave a private tour of the marble-clad Perelman Performing Arts Center that sits on the northeast corner of the World Trade Center complex in Manhattan to a group from the architectural and design community and the natural stone industry.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94335 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94335-celebrating-portuguese-stone-and-art Going Beyond the Expected is One of Five New Porcelain Tile Trends From this Past Summer Ceramics of Italy manufacturers showcased the ever-evolving advancements in ceramic and porcelain tile from an aesthetic and technological point of view.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94297 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/94297-going-beyond-the-expected-is-one-of-five-new-porcelain-tile-trends-from-this-past-summer