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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone launches tile specialist course

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The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) has provided training to thousands of people in the tile and stone industry over the last decade. In the tile installation methods lesson, there is review for the types of tools used and needed in a tile installation. San Diego, Calif.—The

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NSI releases 2022 Stone Industry Education Series

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Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute released the schedule for the 2022 Stone Industry Education Series. 2022 Stone Industry Education Series: Virtual Stone Summit: Creating Shop Drawings. 2022 Stone Industry Education Series: Virtual Stone Summit: Creating Shop Drawings. 16-17, 2022. Hosted by MSI.

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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

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Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. One, for example, is its truly unique look, and that’s not just from stone type to stone type but from installation to installation, derived from the stones inherently irreplicable features—unlike look-alike products in adjacent categories.

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Tarkett launches True to Form collection

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Combining the durability of Contour construction with genuine wood and stone visuals, True to Form is designed to embody the beauty and strength of elements found in the natural world. True to Form Stone features a palette of 24 colors across six stone patterns, including sandstone, travertine, concrete, basalt, soapstone and granite visuals.

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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! The image above shows the intricate detail that was put into floor mosaics.

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Ardex Americas acquires DTA Tools USA

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Ardex Americas said it will strengthen its relationship with DTA Tools USA by integrating its business into the Ardex organization. DTA, established in Australia in 1976, manufactures, imports and distributes high-end tools, trims and machinery and is a market leader in the tile industry. Aliquippa, Pa.—Ardex

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The Natural Stone Institute announces 2023 award recipients

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Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has named the winners of its three award programs for 2023. The Shahs soon realized that natural stone for residential and commercial usage had even higher market potential and redirected their efforts toward developing this sector of the industry. To learn more, visit here.