commercial flooring & applications

Left-to-right: Tim Penmen, marble organizer for Local Union 21; Camra Saunders, marble finisher at GI Stone; Mike Volpentesta, president of Local Union 21; and Brian Tatar, GI Stone field director.

Women Spotlight

Women in the Industry Spotlight: Camra Sanders, GI Stone

March 8, 2024

Camra Sanders joins GI Stone as the first female marble finisher in 20 years to be a member of Chicago's Stone Masons Union Local 21.

Crossville Launches Access Point Tile Collection

July 20, 2023

New line offers in-stock on-trend and budget priced designs

Commercial Tile

What’s New in Commercial Tile Installations?

Tile manufacturers continue to raise the bar when it comes to new product lines.

Jennifer Richinelli

April 17, 2023

Mari Anne Randall and Anthony Santos discuss the latest trends they are observing in commercial tile designs.

Inside The Shop

Second-Generation Owner of GI Stone Driven by Passion

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

Jennifer Richinelli

May 13, 2021

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.

Making a dust free work area in a busy mall

When working in a busy mall at night, the tile installer’s goal was to eliminate dust – making for a more environmentally friendly environment for its tenants

Jason Kamery

January 25, 2019

With nearly a million square feet of enclosed retail space, The Shops at South Town in Sandy, UT, is one of the state’s largest malls. Ownership at the shopping center has made a significant investment to renovate the property, including over 100,000 square feet of striking, large-format porcelain tile in the main concourses on both levels.

Web Exclusive

Education of Neolith

Stone World discussed the current trends, how to cut and the future of Neolith.

Jason Kamery

June 14, 2018

Rey Matos, head of technical training in North America for Neolith, talked to Stone World about the trends he is currently seeing in the industry in regards to Neolith, as well as some advice to help fabricators to learn how to cut the material.

New Sales Director Joins NeoCon Shows

September 1, 2017

NeoCon show organizers recently announced the appointment of Madeleine Tullier as sales director.

Local stone achieves high-class design at Greenburg apartments

In creating a sustainable and chic apartment complex in Gurugram, Haryanaa, India, the design team at Design Forum International chose a palette of regional stone for the interior and exterior of the building, as well as its surrounding landscape

Jennifer Richinelli

August 1, 2017

For Greenburg, a posh apartment complex set on one of India's lush golf courses in Gurugram, Haryanaa, sustainability and affordability were at the heart of the design. Local stone was preferred for the building's exterior satisfying aesthetic, as well as performance requirements.

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FCICA Launches Updated Commercial Flooring Resource Guide

June 16, 2017

The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) announced the fifth edition of the Commercial Flooring Resource Guide.

Loxcreen Flooring Group launches new M-D CINCH™ floor transitions

November 15, 2016

Loxcreen Flooring Group's professional distribution channel has taken on a new product line from its parent company, M-D Building Products, and recently launched their distributors all over North America.