The State of

the Stone Industry

Initiated by the Natural Stone Institute, an open discussion took place among industry members to address current issues pertaining to the stone industry.

Countertops and Beyond:
Three Trends in Engineered Stone

Flow Waterjet provides insight about the popularity of alternative stone options, such as quartz surfacing, and how a waterjet is ideal for cutting these materials.

What to Know about

Designing with Quartzite

Learn about several reasons the popularity of quartzite continues to climb to new heights and why it might be the right choice for your next design.

Talking with Evan Cohen

Evan Cohen, president of Quality Marble and Granite, discusses how he got into the industry, trends he is seeing as well as the shipping issues distributors are dealing with.

Italian Marble Elevates Wine Country Experience

A lavish feel was achieved in the bathrooms of the guest rooms and suites at Alila Napa Valley, a new posh destination in California’s wine country, with extensive use of marble from Italy.

Spring INTO TILE

New tile introductions are abound this spring in a plethora of sizes, shapes, colors and finishes to meet any design requirement. Here’s a look at several new collections.

Coverings 2022 Show Highlights

After eight years, Coverings returned to Las Vegas. Housed at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 5 to 8, 2022, the International Tile and Stone Exhibition offered four days of a diverse education program, hundreds of product displays and other show attractions, including a live demo stage.

• Stone World Premium Listings

• Stone Column

• Marketplace

• Trending Tile & Stone

• masthead

• Technology Update

• Advertiser's index

• Exclusive Content

on the cover

Quartz surfacing manufacturers continue to develop new products – many that resemble the look and feel of natural stone. Pictured: Riverlet by Caesarstone, which is a gentle off-white touched by honied amber capillaries that flow softly across the surface.

Photo courtesy of Caesarstone