When a surface is stained, the discoloration is likely due to liquids carrying impurities into the capillaries of the natural stone or other manmade surface such as concrete, grout, brick or other surfaces. Here is a few helpful tips to know about stains and porous surfaces.
Since its start 20 years ago, Front Range Stone Countertops of Englewood, CO, has grown exponentially – from growing its market, transitioning to a fully automated shop and navigating the pandemic.
Recently, Stone World stopped by Front Range Stone Countertops fabrication shop in Englewood, CO, and spoke with several members of its leadership team.
Bottlenecks during the production process were solved for California-based State Stone Work Inc. with the purchase of a SaberJet XP from Park Industries
Emad Dawood of State Stone Work Inc. of El Cajon, CA, was struggling with three areas of fabrication with his two older bridge saws. Miter cutting relied too much on stick template layouts.
Ed Rogers, executive vice president of US Surfaces talks about the trends of Quartz. According to Ed Rogers, when it comes to the innovation that Vadara has, it’s a combination of a team working on things as well as feedback from customers.
Stone World, in partnership with the Natural Stone Institute, has resumed its in-person Stone Summits for 2021. The first one launched in Ohio in July followed by Pennsylvania in August.
Courtney and Oskar Gruber founded Chippewa Stone, in Medina, OH, in 2004, at first as a one-stop home remodeling business who outsourced their stonework.
Tiffany Aryeh of Amalfi Stone talks about her company and shares details of working through the pandemic to complete one of their most high-profile luxury projects, Pendry Hollywood.
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Sandya Dandamudi, second-generation owner of GI Stone, runs a high-end stone fabrication operation and maintains a loyal staff of employees
Second-generation owner, Sandya Dandamudi, builds upon her mother’s success and maintains a work culture that promotes teamwork and nurtures creativity. Dandamudi, who was recently named Stone World’s 2020 Fabricator of the Year, took some time to talk with us about GI Stone and its work.
With several locations, The Granite & Marble Depot serves the Greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana and the Wisconsin border. The Aurora, IL-based company specializes in fabrication and installation of residential and commercial countertops, tabletops, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and more.