Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, introduces Vapor Ban™ E, a single-coat, 100% solids, liquid-applied two-part epoxy coating specifically designed for controlling the moisture vapor emission rate from new or existing concrete slabs.

For the 18th consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in July, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

In an effort to grow its program, Women in Stone is asking interested stone industry members to join its mailing list to receive updates about available programs, resources, and events, including the Amazing Race at StonExpo, the 2023 Mentorship Program, awards and scholarships, webinars and networking events. 

Existing-home sales sagged for the sixth straight month in July, according to the National Association of Realtors. All four major U.S. regions recorded month-over-month and year-over-year sales declines.

Join Coldspring on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (EST) as the North American stone producer provides a virtual guide through its granite quarry, as part of the Natural Stone Institute’s CEU webinar series. 

Registration for The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/ Marmomac | TileExpo 2023 opens this September.

The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 44th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program builds 100% mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. Natural stone and fabrication for U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Romulo “Romy” Camargo and his family were provided by The Granite Place, Concept Elite Enterprises and Northern Stone Supply.

Aardwolf Industries LLC offers aluminum backer plates attached to a polishing tool, and each of the pads is equipped with a snail lock adapter. The adapter fits into place and locks on with a twisting motion. To remove the pads, untwist and clear, replace them with the next grit.

As part of its summer 2022 launch, Daltile is now offering two new natural quartzite extra-large slab products. Daltile’s new Caldera Blue and White Pearl are mined in Brazil, one of the ultimate sources for the world’s finest natural quartzites. 

The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID NJ) will hold its 2022 Design Expo & Trade Show on Thursday, September 29th at Birchwood Manor in Whippany.  Themed Re-Connect, the daylong event promises to let attendees do the same.  They will be able to innovate, discover and be inspired with HSW & AIA CEUs, a keynote luncheon with famed design visionary Karim Rashid, and a trade show with numerous resources.