Volume: 33 | Issue: 2 | Download
On the Cover:
Quality Stone Quarries in Stigler, OK, currently operates three quarrying sites — producing a number of stone varieties that are ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications, such as this exterior wall. The company markets its stone across the U.S. Photo by Sarah Ratliff. Story begins on page 68.
Volume: 65 | Issue: 2 | Download
January 18th, 2016 issue.
Volume: 65 | Issue: 1 | Download
January 4th, 2016 issue.
Volume: 88 | Issue: 1 | Download
Certified Testing of floor coverings and related materials is becoming a bigger part of our business. Most of the testing we do is in conjunction with our associated NVLAP certified testing lab. There are ASTM and AATCC tests we normally conduct but very often the tests conducted, after seeing the concern issues at the installation site, are hybrids of certified tests as we attempt to duplicate conditions being experienced in the field by clients complaining of product failures of varying kinds. In addition we conduct testing for coefficient of friction and slip resistance in the field. We also have the ability to conduct materials analysis tests which are often used to determine, for example, why an adhesive may have failed or a topping for a substrate is ineffective or creating a problem. Recently, because of the formaldehyde concerns in wood flooring products, testing equipment has been installed and technicians trained to conduct these tests. Much of this work is very sophisticated and elaborate testing equipment performed by very skilled technicians.
Volume: 18 | Issue: 1 | Download
ON THE COVER:
Featured in this room are a variety of neutral, beige and brown tones, paired with Caress by Shaw carpeting in the style Brush Stroke, to make for a truly tranquil area. Brush Stroke, made of 100% nylon, is available in 23 colors.
Volume: 33 | Issue: 1 | Download
On the Cover:
Travertine stone tiles with a tumbled finished transformed the backyard of a residence in Baton Rouge, LA, into a Mediterranean-style oasis. The design included a beach-like entry, spa with a cascading waterfall, in-ground swimming pool, and fire and water features throughout, along with a "bridge" of stepping stones. Close to 2,000 square feet of the material was employed, which was supplied by M S International, Inc. (MSI) of Orange, CA. Design by Ferris Land Design, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA. Story begins on page 108.
Volume: 64 | Issue: 24 | Download
December 21st, 2015 issue.
Volume: 10 | Issue: 2 | Download
ON THE COVER
Bright and colorful nora® rubber patterned floors create a spectacular sight for visitors in each elevator lobby at the DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan. The inspiration for the design of the pictured elevator lobby came from a work of art done by the local Detroit artist Timothy Orikri.
Project Installation:
Master Craft Flooring
Design Team:
Shepley Bulfinch
Product:
nora® rubber
Volume: 64 | Issue: 23 | Download
December 7th, 2015 issue.
Volume: 87 | Issue: 1 | Download
The biggest problem in the flooring industry is the wrong product specified or sold for use in the wrong place. All flooring material will not perform satisfactorily in all applications for any number of reasons. Merchantability for service and fitness for intended purpose of use is a promise, arising by operation of law, that something that is sold will be merchantable and fit for the purpose for which it is sold. An item is deemed merchantable if it is reasonably fit for the ordinary purposes for which such products are manufactured and sold. This is relative in this case to flooring material.
Volume: 17 | Issue: 12 | Download
ON THE COVER:
Hardanger, from Milliken, is inspired by
a Nordic form of embroidery that is traditionally stitched with layered threads to form geometric patterns. With this carpet, Milliken has created a patterning technique that mimics this stitched aesthetic, the company says.
Volume: 32 | Issue: 12 | Download
The December issue of Stone World is our annual Stone Guide.
This definitive index of stone suppliers, fabricating equipment and supplies, installation and stone care materials, and trade associations serves as a valuable tool for those in the stone industry. This guide includes alphabetical listings and cross-reference indexes, which allow its users to easily locate a company by name and products.