Contents
Features
Pinnacle Awards
The Natural Stone Institute salutes top projects using natural stone in its annual review of work from around the world.
Is Edge Selection Getting Simpler?
Changes in consumer tastes and material selection are influencing the profiles produced with countertops.
Vadara: The Timeless Beauty of Earthscapes
The company introduces seven new designs inspired by locales ranging from New Mexico to Norway to Normandy.
Vol. 7, No. 5
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Departments
Spall
In California, get ready for 2026. Things will be changing for everyone in countertops.
News Highlights
U.S. tile makers seek unfair-trade tariffs on India imports; Marmomac trade mission in Chicago; Xiamen Stone Fair draws 150,000+.
The Message
A recent meeting between industry representatives and California public-health officials provides valuable insights.
Arpi on Tile
An array of colorful new products caught the eye of Arpi Nalbandian during Coverings 2024 in April.
Adventures in the Trade
It's not 1998 anymore in the hard-surface industry.Jason Nottestad knows personally how things have changed.
SFA: What's the Answer?
The Stone Fabricators Alliance discuss whether IKEA tops can take the weight of natural stone.
Product Talk
Our regular guide to goods and services for the hard-surfaces industry.
The Directory
Find the solution you need for your business.
Agenda
The when and where of events and education for the industry.
Advertising Index
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