ISFA 2015 Countertop Forecast Predicts Another Solid Year

A few weeks ago, the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) published its annual Countertop Industry Outlook for 2015 in its magazine Countertops & Architectural Surfaces. This forecast for the coming year is the only one of its kind published openly that we are aware of, and it is not specific to … Read more

A Look at Zinc Countertops

In recent years there have been any number of materials being used for countertops. Here is a video put out by Brooks Custom going over the use of zinc in countertops. The narrator goes over the attributes of the materials, typical applications, common finishes. He then discusses the process for … Read more

ISFA 2015 Countertop Forecast Predicts Another Solid Year

A few weeks ago, the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) published its annual Countertop Industry Outlook for 2015 in its magazine Countertops & Architectural Surfaces. This forecast for the coming year is the only one of its kind published openly that we are aware of, and it is not specific to … Read more

Life Balance: The Urgent vs The Important

by Denis Waitley Of all the wisdom I have gained, the most important is the knowledge that time and health are two precious assets that we rarely recognize or appreciate until they have been depleted. As with health, time is the raw material of life. You can use it wisely, … Read more

Life Balance: The Urgent vs The Important

by Denis Waitley Of all the wisdom I have gained, the most important is the knowledge that time and health are two precious assets that we rarely recognize or appreciate until they have been depleted. As with health, time is the raw material of life. You can use it wisely, … Read more

GranQuartz Now Carries Line of Supports for ADA-compliant Vanities

GranQuartz is now offering a line of Stone Pro ADA-compliant Vanity Supoorts that allow for easy install of ADA-compliant, wheelchair accessible vanity tops. The ADA Vanity Supports have a 4-ft. span with two brackets, a 5-ft. span with three brackets or an 8-ft. or larger span with four or more … Read more

GranQuartz Now Carries Line of Supports for ADA-compliant Vanities

GranQuartz is now offering a line of Stone Pro ADA-compliant Vanity Supoorts that allow for easy install of ADA-compliant, wheelchair accessible vanity tops. The ADA Vanity Supports have a 4-ft. span with two brackets, a 5-ft. span with three brackets or an 8-ft. or larger span with four or more … Read more

Jeffrey Matthews Receives MIA Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement

Jeffrey Matthews, owner of Trade International, Inc. of Atlanta, was been awarded the Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA), the association’s highest honor. It was presented at MIA’s annual awards luncheon at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in Las Vegas on January 22, 2015. Matthews, a native … Read more

Jeffrey Matthews Receives MIA Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement

Jeffrey Matthews, owner of Trade International, Inc. of Atlanta, was been awarded the Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA), the association’s highest honor. It was presented at MIA’s annual awards luncheon at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in Las Vegas on January 22, 2015. Matthews, a native … Read more

Coverings 2015 Features Appreciation Days

Coverings, the largest tile and stone exhibition in North America, has announced the return of “Appreciation Days,” which will feature tailored programming for specific attendee segments, including architects, designers, fabricators, contractors, builders and remodelers. Comprised of guided tours of the show floor and focused education sessions, Appreciation Days will provide … Read more