I think most of us will agree that nothing compares to the beauty of natural stone. It is not only a material that stands the test of time, but each piece is truly unique with its own characteristics – lending itself to a multitude of design styles.

As you can see, our cover story features Yellowstone Rock, a family run company with a long history in the stoneworking industry. A recent partnership with the Montana Little Shell Chippewa Tribe led to a name change and expansion of its color range and overall operation. Read the feature to learn more about the company’s evolution and beautiful travertine products.

Quartzites are not only stunning and in high demand by homeowners, but they also are a “hot” topic among fabricators. They are notoriously known for their porosity, so it is important that proper steps are taken to ensure the material is dried out before sealing it and installation. Ed O’Reilly of Dry-Treat recently gave a demonstration at one of our Stone Industry Education (SIE) events hosted by Arizona Tile in Albuquerque, NM. Watch the video to learn what he suggests for a successful job.

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