Video Guide for Fabricating and Installing Porcelain Slabs

This video is from Caesarstone’s Master of Stone education series which the company makes available to hard surface fabricators for free in an effort to promote safety. The company’s online “Training Center” is a learning platform, dedicated to making information and working guidelines accessible to fabricators worldwide.

This video is about 20 minutes long and gives a solid overview of the various processes involved in working professionally with porcelain. It includes segments on prefabrication preparations, including inspections; machine cutting guidelines and properly planning the cutting; manual cutting guidelines; the transportation of fabricated slabs; proper installation; overhangs and islands; and post-installation considerations.

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Park Industries Announces September Digital Expo

Park Industries’ Digital Stoneworking Expo™ is back in-person in Greensboro, N.C., and promises to be bigger than ever. The event kicks off on the evening of Sept. 13 with a welcome reception along with vendor demonstrations and training. The next day, Sept. 14, is a worthwhile opportunity for countertop fabricators … Read more

Water Treatment Solutions Case Study: Granite Source of Michigan

Water Treatment Solutions presents this video case study of Granite Source of Michigan. George Matei, Production Manager at Granite Source, talks about the company’s experience with the installation of a new water treatment system. Matei highlights how the Water Treatment Solutions team assisted with identifying their water needs and usage, and then fitting them with the system that would work within their limited space.

 

Additional case studies and information on Water Treatment Solutions can be found here.

Oneida Air System Offers CNC Dust Collectors

Oneida Air High-Vacuum systems are designed specifically for use in CNC applications where high amounts of static pressure are needed at the cutter head to adequately collect airborne dust. The unique configuration of these High-Vacuum systems makes full use of the high-efficiency U.S. motor and cyclone separator to deliver maximum … Read more

Natural Stone Institute Calls for 2022 Awards Entries

The 2022 entry period for the Natural Stone Institute Awards program is now open. A call for entries has been announced for the Pinnacle Awards, Industry Recognition Awards and scholarship program. The Pinnacle Awards honor projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural … Read more

Annual Rock Star Award Winners Announced for Coverings 2022

Coverings (coverings.com), the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced the annual Rock Star Award winners in advance of Coverings 2022, which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rock Stars program is a venerable … Read more

Updated Natural Stone Sustainability Standard Now Available

A new version of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone) has been published. The new version reflects the standard’s name change and makes the requirement for community approval of quarry reclamation plans optional.  The Natural Stone Sustainability Standard is updated every five years … Read more

Antolini Presents Precioustone Collection

Antolini has presented a collection of 130 precious gems. Amethyst, quartz, jasper and agate are transformed into coverings of sheer class, creating unrepeatable color combinations which make each installation unique. These stones, particularly of the translucent variety with the potential to be lit-up from behind, create distinctive color effects and … Read more

Lapitec Offers New Larger Slab Sizes

Lapitec sintered stone slabs are now available in larger sizes. In addition to the 1500- by 3365-mm size slab, the full-body material is now available in two new sizes. For 12- and 20-mm thicknesses the slab measures 1540- by 3440-mm, while in the 30mm thickness its size is 1500- by … Read more

Artistic Tile Presents Onyx Ocean Blue Polished Stone

Artistic Tile has introduced a new polished stone to its array of offerings. The company describes Onyx Ocean Blue as an onyx of rich and dramatic power, with sweeping swirls of storm-cloud blue graced by rivulets and pools of fiery gold. This stone brings a forceful beauty from legendary Persian … Read more