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This section targets residential and commercial projects, as well as the renovation/restoration of buildings and homes.

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Residential

Kitchen countertops, vanities, flooring, stone veneer, furnishings.

Commercial

Large-scale flooring, cladding, countertops, paving.

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Inspired by a jungle environment

For a residence in Caracas, Venezuela, the design team turned to regional stone to create a natural ambiance that connects with the local habitat
April 19, 2021
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The architecture of a private home in Venezuela reflects historic ruins of the region and the natural jungle environment that surrounds it.
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Stylish and sustainable

The extended living space of a home in Kerala, India, incorporates locally quarried stone into the design – enhancing the overall aesthetic of the room and complementing its lush surroundings
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Jennifer Richinelli
April 13, 2021
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Indian slate and Tandoor Kota Stone were chosen for a residential lounge for their aesthetics, cultural ties and sustainability.
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Luxury living

Neolith Beton provided the durability, versatility and texture required for a penthouse in a posh neighborhood of Madrid, Spain
April 9, 2021
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Neolith, a pioneering brand of sintered stone, is fast becoming a material choice for high-end, high-concept residential renovations. Recently, it played a pivotal role in a penthouse project for luxury property developer and architect Herrero & Vázquez.


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The Granite & Marble Depot

Honoring essential workers

Inspired to offer hope and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, an Illinois-based fabricator awards five honorable people with free countertops
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Jennifer Richinelli
April 9, 2021
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With several locations, The Granite & Marble Depot serves the Greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana and the Wisconsin border. The Aurora, IL-based company specializes in fabrication and installation of residential and commercial countertops, tabletops, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and more.
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Restoring a white marble facade

The white marble exterior of a building in Houston, TX, was defaced with black spray paint that the expertise of a team from International Stoneworks was able to remove
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Jason Kamery
April 4, 2021
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Located in downtown Houston, TX, a building clad in white marble was spray painted over a weekend. Jacqueline Tabbah and her team at International Stoneworks were called on a Monday morning to evaluate the damage.


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Polycor

Polycor continues strategic growth

With its recent acquisition of North Caroline Granite Corp., Canadian-based quarrying conglomerate Polycor continues to expand its footprint in the U.S., strengthen its presence in the south, and overall, promote the beauty and sustainability of natural stone
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Jennifer Richinelli
January 27, 2021
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2020 ended on an upswing for global stone producer Polycor with the acquisition of North Carolina Granite Corp. (NCGC). Founded in 1889, NCGC is recognized by architects and other industry stakeholders for its high-quality White Mount Airy granite, proudly quarried in Mount Airy, NC.
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Caprock Hardscape Supply

Finding the perfect match

Caprock Hardscape relied on the expertise of Quality Stone Quarries to find the desired stone color blend for its client’s Texan residence
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Jason Kamery
November 15, 2020
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Quality Stone Quarries in Stigler, OK, listened to the requests of the customer working on a project called “The Colony” in Texas to provide the stone that was needed to realize the design. In the end, the stone producer supplied its blend of Hazelnut and Azul stone for the project.
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Selling natural stone

Selling natural stone

A virtual Stone Summit was recently held that addresses the selling experience, as well as what to expect in the role of a commercial stone contractor
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Jennifer Richinelli
November 15, 2020
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Naquin moderated the two-day workshop, entitled “Selling Natural Stone: Building Your Company’s Sales Structure,” which on the first day also included industry veterans from Valley View Granite and Cutstone Company, who shared their experiences with viewers.
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Neolith syncs with Japanese-style design

The well-known sintered stone product was specified for a number of applications in a Colombian residence to provide a sense of serenity in a personal oasis
September 19, 2020
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Designed with a distinguished oriental concept in mind, Japanese Refuge is an impressive home boasting a unique blend of simplistic architectural elements. Constructed to embrace purity in design, Neolith sintered stone was used across the property.


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