Many of the calls the Australian Stone Advisory Association receives relate to problems which arise after the stone has been installed. A considerable proportion of those calls relate to sealing, cleaning and maintenance.
We decided to produce a basic Sealer Selection Guide in response to requests by contributors and readers of Discovering Stone. See this PDF with list of products.
Many ceramic tile manufacturers use advanced ink-jet printing processes to create timber-look effects. Parigi Marble by RMS Marble is a pure natural stone that actually looks like wood. The product is available in 20mm thickness slabs which can be used on kitchen bench tops or vanities. The 400 x 800 x 15mm large format tiles are ideal for use on walls and residential floors.
RMS NATURAL STONE & CERAMICS
02 9316 9677 www.rmsmarble.com
Concerns about the future of the stone industry are felt in many parts of the globe, for a variety of reasons. This article examines aspects of a number of key studies and papers on the subject that have been published at home and abroad.
Before we examine some of the challenges which face our industry I would like readers to consider comments published in Stone World magazine which is published in the United States. Editor Michael Reis wrote ‘Does the stone industry have a future?’ in October 2012.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) publishes an annual report which examines the numbers of kitchens installed in the past, as well as future projections. This is of specific interest to the stone industry, as we witness the continued acceptance of engineered stone as a benchtop surface, and a gradual resurgence of interest in granite, marble, and other natural materials. Read more…
Statistics on imports and exports of Australian stone are published yearly in Discovering Stone magazine. ASAA members can access more statistics from past issues. Request log-in details via email.