Mickey Mouse Training
By Tom McNall
There comes a moment in every business owner’s life when it’s time to hand over the reins. Starting tomorrow, let someone else do the task that put you in the very position you’re at today.
By Tom McNall
There comes a moment in every business owner’s life when it’s time to hand over the reins. Starting tomorrow, let someone else do the task that put you in the very position you’re at today.
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MATERIALS
LIMESTONE PANEL
Neocantera Board S.A. de C.V., Mexico City introduces Light Stone Wall Neocantera, a natural limestone-faced product offered in 4” X 8” X 5/8”, 100-lbs panels in three colors (piñon, black and pink). The non-flammable panels offers superior acoustic insulation, and can be fixed to a variety of surfaces using common construction tools and screws/adhesives.
Contact: Neocantera, +52-15-55-6876060
CARRARA, Italy – An upcoming study of worldwide dimensional stone shows a tonnage drop by more than 10 percent from 2007 to 2009.
There’s a word that, for some of you, remains tiresome, if not downright infuriating. And it doesn’t start with an “r” – instead, it’s sustainability.
By K. Schipper
With durability that can stretch to centuries, why not think about giving stone a second life?
By K. Schipper
MINNEAPOLIS – Two important things to know right away about Rust Brothers Custom Works: First, the four partners aren’t brothers.
By K. Schipper
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico – For many people, the opportunity to visit a foreign country is the adventure of a lifetime. Here, you get two-for-one … and that includes the stone.
By Jason Nottestad
Editor’s Note: Last month, Jason Nottestad offered the first half of his Ten Best Practices for countertop installation. Now, he’s punching the rest of the list.
By Tom McNall
I‘ve written before about the joys – and challenges – of working on different surfaces. But, at a high-profile, high-end resort hotel, we recently tackled a multi-faceted problem granite.
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MATERIALS
WHITE QUARTZ SURFACE
CaesarStone, Van Nuys, Calif., introduces Pure White (1141), the “whitest white” in quartz surfaces. The material features a silk finish, and is scratch-, crack- and heat-resistant. The surface also is covered by the company’s lifetime residential and 10-year limited commercial warranties.
Contact: CaesarStone, 877-978-2789