Blue colors and Mediterranean patterns are showing up on fashion runways this spring and Marazzi’s new Scenario glazed porcelain collection is right on trend.

MAPEI recently expanded its Floor Covering Installation Systems line with the addition of Planiprep PSC, a fast-drying, cement-based, fiber-reinforced, high-polymer-modified patch and skimcoating compound designed for preparing concrete and wood substrates for flooring installation.

Coverings (coverings.com), the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, today announced a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021.

Have you ever wondered how a waterjet can make a difference in your shop? Waterjet easily cuts engineered stone – both straight lines and curves – while reducing manual labor and costs.

In response to the increased demand for outdoor design and living, Caesarstone today introduces a new Hanley Wood University CEU course: “Responding to the Increased Demand for Outdoor Living Spaces with Innovative Outdoor Quartz Surfaces” to train architects, designers, landscapers and other industry professionals on how to use quartz in biophilic designs.

Surface Bonder Zero from Integra Adhesives is a non-sagging adhesive specifically designed for quartz, natural stone and compact sintered surfaces. Speed your assemblies with no mess.

As I anticipated and predicted months ago, stone fabricators are busy. High customer demand without sound processes will almost certainly lead to chaos and aggravate the entire team. Taking ownership implementing the right systems and educating your customers on the frontend would be wise and well worth the investment.

The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 35^th 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 Staff Sergeant Jay Fondren and his family in Texas were provided by Walker Zanger, Dee Brown, and Real Stone Veneers of Tennessee.

Jeffrey Court Inc., an industry leader in decorative tile and stone, recently announced the addition of director of commercial sales, Ryan Smith.

Aextra20 further enhances its design offer by adding the new 80- x 80-cm size to its product range.