LX HAUSYS, Alpharetta, Ga., now offers three of its top Teracanto porcelain options with a new bookmatching option. Asgard, inspired by Michelangelo quartzite with dramatic movement, is Teracanto’s top performing color. It is now available with bookmatching in a polished finish, making it particularly striking when mirrored for statement walls, […]
In Our Last Issue ….
May-June 2026
View some of the top projects in stone and tile from this year’s Coverings Installation and Design (CID) Awards. Also, the data is in for last year’s U.S. imports of hard surfaces; and, Arpi Nalbandian takes her knowledge of new tile trends home for a kitchen refresh.
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March-April 2026
Take in the best of natural stone with the latest edition of the Pinnacle Awards from the Natural Stone Institute. Also: recycled stone, more silica updates, and the Museum of Engineered Stone.
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January-February 2026
The Top 10 stories of 2025; how to gently change a customer’s pick of the wrong stone; a look at the Pantone® Color of the Year.
Product Talk
MATERIAL: Integrated Kitchen Appliances
COSENTINO, Coral Gables, Fla., has partnered with Benton Harbor, Mich.-based JennAir® Appliances to launch the JennAir® x Dekton panels collection. The made-to-order panel systems are designed to seamlessly integrate refrigeration appliances into the architectural expression of the modern kitchen The panels are suitable for both refrigeration and wine columns, which […]
MATERIAL: Surfaces That Speak a New Language
NEOLITH, Carlstadt, N.J., introduces five new sintered stone surfaces part of “The Edit: A New Material Language.” All five have been conceived as codes of expression. The five and what they evoke are: *Pale Fossil, with its ivory tones and fossil inclusions, reinforces the feeling of belonging, which evokes serenity. […]
MATERIAL: New Porcelain Slab Colors
ARIZONA TILE, Tempe, Ariz., adds 10 new colors to its Della Terra® Porcelain Slab collection. Della Terra porcelain slabs are technologically advanced surfaces that capture the authentic look of marble, limestone, soapstone, quartzite and more, while providing the durability and low-maintenance benefits of porcelain. Unaffected by UV exposure and frost-proof, […]
MATERIAL: New Natural Stone Selections
ARIZONA TILE, Tempe, Ariz., introduces five new colors to its Natural Stone selections, with an emphasis on movement, variation and color. The new colors are: *Avocatus Satin, a Brazilian granite featuring rich green tones accented by white quartz veining; *Chantilly Quartzite, a creamy background highlighted by striking dark grey veining; […]
MATERIAL: New Engineered Surface Colors
M S INTERNATIONAL, INC. (MSI), Orange, Calif. Introduces three new additions to the Q Bocage Collection, designed to bring greater warmth, depth and authenticity to engineered surfaces. The Bocage Collection blends soft, refined veining with depth and rich visual dimension. The newest colors offer unique veining patterns that resonate with […]
MATERIAL: Collection Features New Interior Stones
ANTOLINI®, Verona, Italy, introduces four new natural stone surfaces where color, movement and mineral depth become architecture. The colors are: *Fuxita Jade, a quartzite defined by layered shades of green, mineral gray and earthy undertones that bring a lush yet composed energy to interiors; *Quarzite Lilac, a quartzite defined by […]
MATERIAL: Custom Japanese-Style Terracotta
ARTO BRICK, Gardenia, Calif., introduces its new Japanese Terracotta Collection, featuring the handcrafted quality of traditional Japanese tile-makers. This high-fired terracotta delivers porcelain-level performance with ultra-low water absorption. Available colors are: Kuro, dramatic black-grey tones with striking metallic highlights; Kogecha, neutral tones ranging from warm taupe to rich dark brown, […]
MATERIALS: New Dekton Collections
COSENTINO, Coral Gables, Fla., expands its Dekton portfolio with the launch of two new collections: ARTIK NODES and NOMAK. Available only in the United States and Canada, ARTIK NODES is inspired by the fractured beauty of Arctic ice. It is available in three colorways: Now available in North America, NOMAK […]
PUBLICATIONS: Newly Redesigned Website
BB INDUSTRIES LLC, Knoxville, Tenn., has launched a newly redesigned and enhanced website. The website delivers a faster, more intuitive shopping experience across all devices – desktop, tablet and mobile. With improved search and navigation, expanded product information, easily accessible specifications and streamlined support resources, customers can now more efficiently […]