Walker Zanger, American high-end brand in slabs and tiles, has released a new stone mosaic collection named Pietra Gris. The collection features subtle, unique and naturally occurring color variations, embodied in mosaics and field tile with a palette centered around natural whites and cloudy gray veins. Pietra Gris is an … Read more
Walker Zanger, American luxury tile and slab brand, has launched its new website after almost a year of research, design and development. This recent upgrade was designed with an emphasis on better serving the company’s dealer and distributor network, and providing customers with an easy-to-navigate platform to find the perfect … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute has announced the debut of a new safety resource for stone fabricators and distributors. The Silica & Slab Safety Certificate is an 8-hour online certificate that provides training material for silicosis prevention, slab handing and creating a safety program. This program, comprised of 20 courses, is … Read more
The first step to fabricating granite is to complete a thorough inspection of the slab to detect any fissures or cracks. This can prevent unnecessary waste and delays. There is nothing more disheartening than having to call a customer to reschedule installation at a later date. The following video is … Read more
M S International has introduced Bianco Dolomite, a medium variation marble imported from Turkey. The low contrast blend of arctic white and pale gray makes the collection agreeable for countertops, backsplash/wall tile, accent walls and shower surrounds . It is available in both slabs and tiles. Whether opting for a … Read more
M S International has introduced Bianco Dolomite, a medium variation marble imported from Turkey. The low contrast blend of arctic white and pale gray makes the collection agreeable for countertops, backsplash/wall tile, accent walls and shower surrounds . It is available in both slabs and tiles. Whether opting for a … Read more
This short video, put out by Maxwell Counters, shared their method for helping to improve the use of “overstock” slab material that had previously just been taking up space. While the concept is relatively simple, it seems to have made a major difference in the ease at which they can … Read more
Groves Incorporated has released the new 2017 edition of its “Stone Storage, Fabrication and Transportation Systems” catalog. The catalog features several new products, such as its Heavy-Duty Bundle Rack-Long; Heavy-Duty Backsplash Cart; and Heavy-Duty Drywall Cart, as well as a variety of fabrication tables and storage/material handling products for granite, … Read more
Groves Incorporated has released the new 2017 edition of its “Stone Storage, Fabrication and Transportation Systems” catalog. The catalog features several new products, such as its Heavy-Duty Bundle Rack-Long; Heavy-Duty Backsplash Cart; and Heavy-Duty Drywall Cart, as well as a variety of fabrication tables and storage/material handling products for granite, … Read more
This video put forth by the Marble Institute of America (now MIA+BSI) is a sad reminder of just why following the correct slab handling techniques with granite, marble, quartz or other heavy stones is extremely critical to the safety and health of fabricators and countertop fabrication businesses everywhere. This is … Read more