Knowing the type of resin backing on the stone tiles being installed can help to determine if the adhesive mortar being used is appropriate.

Building selection is critical for operation of a successful stone fabrication facility. The wrong building can cause production delays, not to mention major expense if the proper requirements are not in place in a particular building. The following is a breakdown of the key components of a good building for your stone shop.

Over the past few years, more and more fabricators around the country have begun using epoxy-resined slabs from all over the world.

The Stone Fabrication Workshop is an intensive 1-day seminar that delivers cutting-edge information and practical tips from respected industry experts, Kevin Padden, Keith Graves and Fred Hueston. Attendees will learn

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Kevin PaddenKevin has been active in tile & stone for most of his adult life. Since his father was in the industry at the time of Kevin's birth, he can

8:00 am Breakfast 8:00am-10:00am Kevin M. Padden Templating Air & Water Systems OSHA Requirements What you need to know when buying eqipment 10:00am-12:00pm Keith W. Graves Estimating stone fabrication Competitive

Travertine is a sedimentary limestone formed by chemical precipitation of calcium salts in watersheds.

The Marble Institute of America recently put together guidelines for safety in stone shops, to be used as a supplement to OSHA standards.

I am a bit confused on the issue of rodding granite countertops.