What’s the future of granite? We asked several designers, distributors and quarriers. Also, a Toronto coffee shop goes all in with travertine.

Deciding what to throw and what to keep in the collection of remnants out back. Also, a look at U.S. hard-surface imports mid-year.

Fighting a mysterious substance on a marble monument with lasers.; also, Coverings notes some of the best work worldwide in stone and tile.

Presetting CNC tooling may be that little bit extra to boost productivity; also, the Natural Stone Institute’s 2020 Pinnacle Awards shows that there are things to remember from last year.

Presetting CNC tooling may be that little bit extra to boost productivity; also, the Natural Stone Institute’s 2020 Pinnacle Awards shows that there are things to remember from last year.

There’s a boom in U.S. production of quartz surfaces; and, the market went way down and way UP for natural stone in 2020.

The OK and not-so-OK uses of <1cm porcelain slabs; making sure that water hits the right spots when fabricating to stave off silicosis.

Waterjet takes an even-larger slice of the porcelain-slab fabrication market. Also, a look at the downturn in travertine use

Natural stone is a great poolside companion for coping and decking. And, check U.S. hard-surface supply with interactive maps.

Stone Update reviews the new products introduced in January-June during the height of the lockdown.