Taking the Leap into Stone Fabrication

A part-time job as a CAD programmer while in college forged a path for one young fabricator to embark on his own journey into the stone industry.

Porcelain Floor Tile Provides Durability for College Dining Space

The high-performing traits of porcelain floor tile met sustainable requirements for the design of The Trolley Stop on the campus of Lafayette College.

The Omaha Stone Summit

Organized by Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute, the town hall-style educational sessions are designed to bring fabricators of the region together to learn and share experiences.

CNC vs. Sawjet: Which is Best for Your Shop?

When deciding on machinery to add to your shop, consider the capabilities of both a CNC saw and CNC sawjet before making a final decision.

Mesabi Black Granite Inspires Creative Library Design

More than 30,000 square feet of granite pieces, each characterized with rustications or reveals, define the contemporary and impressive structure of Charles Library at Temple University.

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Restoration at a Church with Jacqueline Tabbah

Jacqueline Tabbah of International Stoneworks sat down with Jason Kamery, Stone World’s managing and group digital editor, to share details of a recent restoration project that she and her team worked on.

An Inside Look At StoneLoads

Patrick Wells, CEO of the newly launched StoneLoads online stone marketplace, shares details with Stone World about how the idea for the platform was realized and what he hopes to achieve with its development

Product Roundup

TILE-SETTING PRODUCTS

Prevent Latex Leaching on Exterior Tile Installations

Gain insight about how latex leaching can occur with outdoor tile applications and the measures that can be taken to avoid it

Unfortunately, You're Not Bonding to Tile!

Learn the ANSI standards regarding bond strength requirements to ensure a proper tile installation

Podcast

As senior vice president of Novita, and working with Ceramics of Italy for many years, Kristen Coleman is on the pulse of the latest tile trends. Hear what she has to say about the diverse range of tile products that are available today.

Going Green? Here’s What to Look for When Choosing Your Flooring Installer

Helpful tips for finding a flooring contractor who will complete a successful tile installation while keeping the environment in mind.

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Key to the striking design of the Charles Library, which sits on the campus of Temple University, is Mesabi Black^® granite from Coldspring. More than 30,000 square feet of granite pieces were specified for exterior cladding, windowsills, soffits, coping and a green roof wall facade. Each unique piece is characterized with rustications or reveals -- defining the building’s contemporary and impressive structure.

Photo courtesy of Coldspring.