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september 2023 / volume 40 / no. 9

Italian Marble Meets Chef’s Standards for Personal Kitchen Design

Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble from Antolini brings a chef and sommelier’s kitchen to life in their newly constructed residence in Huntsville, AL.

Photo courtesy of antolini

Pinnacle Award, Antolini, Italian Marble

DEPARTMENTS

• Stone Column

• Stone Guide Directory

• Marketplace

• SW Advertiser Index

• TILE Cover

• GoldBook Directory

• TILE Advertiser Index

• Masthead

Specifying Today’s Grouts by Design

Because ceramic tile grouts play a crucial role in the beauty and longevity of tiled surfaces, understanding the different types of grouts, their installation techniques and proper maintenance will ensure a successful tile application.

Photo courtesy of MAPEI

Tech Focus, Installation, Jim Whitfield, FCSI, CCPR, LEED AP | Director, Technical Services, MAPEI

Fabricator Spotlight:

GI Stone Increases Shop Efficiency and Production

Sandya Dandamudi of GI Stone talks about shop efficiency, as well as investments in machinery and employees, which have led to the overall success of her fabrication business.

INSIDE THE SHOP

Stone Guide

Our directory includes installation and stone care products such as bits, blades, abrasives and membranes as well as trade associations, business services and training. The Stone World Stone Guide is designed to provide you with sources for these important products & resources.

CNC Tooling & Accessories Roundup

Machine of the Month

Paladin Stone Router

Photo courtesy of BBM Machine

ROUNDUP

Gold Book

Our directory includes installation devices, tile and stone setting materials, display and merchandising as well as trade associations, business services and training. The Tile Gold Book is designed to provide you with sources for these important products & resources.

The Key to Long-Lasting Tile: Pay Attention to Moisture

Paying attention to subfloor moisture will avoid serious damage to tile floors and assist in assuring a successful and long-lasting tile installation.

Photo courtesy of Wagner Meters

Artisan Tile Modernizes Living Space

The design team from Vitale Studio revamped a renowned poet’s studio to a warm inviting living space with tile from Spanish manufacturer Decocer.

Photo by Santiago Martín Martín

Featured Product

Proleveling Wedge System from Progress Profiles is a leveling system with wedges.

Photo courtesy of Progress Profiles

GI Stone, Sandya Dandamudi, fabrication, shop efficiency, CNC machinery, company culture

GI Stone, founded 28 years ago by Rani Dandamudi and located in the west side of Chicago, IL, is a full-scale fabricator and installer of stone products. Today, Rani’s daughter Sandya Dandamudi is company president, and she also is Stone World’s 2020 Fabricator of the Year. Stone Word is happy Dandamudi stays in touch to share updates on GI Stone, as well as her overall experiences in the stone industry. Recently, Dandamudi spoke with us about steps GI Stone took to become more efficiency and increase production.

Photo courtesy of GI Stone.

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