december 2023 / volume 40 / no. 12
Stone Column
Inside the Shop
For those that don’t know pre-setting, Rosener explains it as, there is tooling to create different edges in the fabrication shop from a CNC machine, the pre-setting machine measures those tools so fabricators can get accurate Z values, diamaters and radiuses, so you can run those tools on the CNC machine.
Mineral Surfacing:
The New Frontier – Part II
Deep diving now into Part truly Two: Mineral surfacing has a solid value proposition story to tell and these values will necessarily fuel its growth.
Arizona Residence
With breathtaking views from its perch on Apache Peak Mountain in Cochise County in Arizona as a backdrop, paired with a selection of stunning stone from Antolini, a home renovation in the Arizona desert could not be more beautiful.
Restoration
Jacqueline Tabbah of International Stoneworks discusses the importance with restoration and sustainability
Machine of the Month
Suction Cups from Blick Industries
Radiant Heating
Ceramic tile is one of the most effective types of floor coverings to use with radiant heating as it retains heat between system cycles
Design Case Study
Awarded first place by Ceramics of Italy for the renovation of Promenade Tower in Atlanta, GA, Steve Clem, principal at TVS Design & Architecture spoke to an audience during Coverings 2023 about the design
Product Gallery
Mother Earth produces a variety of natural stone in various shades of pink that are often found cladding shower walls or as walkway pavers.