Stone World Magazine: Vol. 31, № 10 (October 2014)


 Volume: 31 |  Issue: 10 |  Download

On the Cover:

With nearly 50 years of experience in the stone industry, R.E.D. Graniti added to its list of quarries by purchasing the Colorado Yule marble quarry in Marble, CO. The global Italian stone producer has made significant investments, which have resulted in the production of top-quality white marble. Photo copyright Ron Bailey Photography. Story begins on page 78.

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design: Vol. 20, № 4 (Fall 2014)


 Volume: 20 |  Issue: 4 |  Download

ON THE COVER:
A private residence in Hancock Park, a historic and affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA, incorporates Asian-influenced decor and an Italian vibe that encompasses the Southern California lifestyle with a palette of Italian tile. In the master bathroom, 10- x 60-inch and 30- x 60-inch tiles from the Design Industry collection in "Raw Light" were used on the walls, 30- x 60-inch tiles from the Design Industry collection in "Raw Light" were used on the floors and 10- x 60-inch tiles from the Larix collection in "Natural" were used on the shower wall and floor. Co-design by D.I Group, Inc. and Adeet Madan Home Design, both of Beverly Hills, CA. Story begins on page 24.

Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 74, № 1 (Positioning the Flooring Business for Growth)


 Volume: 74 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

For the most part the economy is coming back for the flooring industry. Almost every flooring contractor, flooring dealer, installation firm or anyone having anything to do with flooring is telling us business is anywhere from good to them being, using the Southern expression, "covered up." That's a great sign but let us not forget there's another opportunity that exposes itself and that's positioning your business for growth while business improves. When businesses get busy everyone gets excited about it but not all businesses, regardless of what they are, understand that they have to capitalize on the upturn. Relative to the flooring business, this mean strengthening your position and it's not just for the people who put their hands on the products, this is also for designers, specifiers, architects, general contractors, building owners, managers and anyone else who has anything to do with flooring products.