november 2023 / volume 40 / no. 11
Stone Column
Inside the Shop
Roberto Contreras, CEO of Moderno Porcelain Works, shares reasons he believes the use of porcelain slabs in design will continue to grow and his best practices for fabricating and installing the material.
Mineral Surfacing: The New Frontier
Today, fabricators remain faced with this conundrum when evaluating mineral surfacing (formerly and generically called, “porcelain”) countertops; a category that is now experiencing some significant, and what I forecast as, sustainable growth.
Technology Update
Suction Cups from Blick Industries
Marmomac 2023 Sets New Record
More than 51,000 stone industry professionals gathered at Veronafiere in Verona, Italy, for Marmomac 2023. The annual international stone exhibition experienced a 10% increase in attendance over 2022, and the number of international visitors grew by 15%.
Tile Captures Essence of the West
For the design of the new Benson Hotel and Faculty Club in Aurora, CO, a palette of tile, quartz surfacing and some stone – along with other fabrics and design elements – created a soothing and aesthetically pleasing environment for guests, while also reflecting its natural surroundings.
Tile Maintenance Made Simple
With the advancements in tile manufacturing technology and low maintenance requirements married with unlimited aesthetic options, it is no wonder why tile continues to be a popular choice among consumers.
Products
Latest products in the stone & tile industry.
About the Cover:
Designed by the team at Avenue Interior Design, the recently opened Benson Hotel and Faculty Club is a hospitality center for the nationally recognized University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.
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