MIA Introduces Revised Countertop Module

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 30, 2011 — The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has released an updated version of the Residential Stone Countertop Installation technical module. The revision of this module was undertaken by a special task force composed of industry leaders, MIA Accredited Natural Stone Fabricators, and representatives of the Stone Fabricator's Alliance. Included in the publication are 17 pages of detailed drawings on all aspect of countertop installation; a section on making accurate field measurements; clarification of lippage for countertops vs. peninsulas; pictures of commonly used edges; and 17 pages of detailed drawings on all aspects of countertop installation.

"MIA's installation guidelines should always be evolving to account for advancements in technology, proven industry practice, and enhancements from previous versions," said Chuck Muehlbauer, MIA technical director.

Countertop Chapter Review Committee Chair, John Cogswell, had this to say about the update, "The countertop segment of the natural stone industry has seen many changes since the last update of the Design Manual (2007). The newly revised countertop module reflects current industry practice and includes an expanded stone materials section, as well as, a new section on stone finishes and guidelines for outdoor kitchens."

Contributions to the revision were made by: John Cogswell - CogswellStone, Scott Taylor - Charles Luck Stone Center, Alex Elzein, PE - Graniterra, Dwayne Naquin - Stone Interiors East, Vanessa Bates - Block Tops, Inc., Otis Moore - Fine Line Pacific, Beau Usselman - The Granite Guys, Ltd., Duane Burke - Antillean Marble & Granite, Scott C. Lardner - Rocky Mountain Stone Co., Inc., Rich Booms - Booms Stone Co., Roseann Alwang - Ferazzoli Imports of New England, Inc., Paul Menninger - Capitol Granite, Fadi Halabi - Duracite, Joe Kingsland - Radtke Tile & Marble, Fred Radtke Jr. - Radtke Tile & Marble, Tony Malisani - Malisani, Inc., Brian H. Johnson - Johnson Granite, Inc., Evan Kruger - Solid Tops, Layton Day - Bangor Wholesale Laminates, Gus Blume - Blume's, Dan Riccolo - Morris Granite, Randy Gallion - RW Gallion Floors, Dan Dauchess - Signature Stone and Joe Little - Stone Concepts, LLC.

For more information on ordering this updated countertop technical module, contact MIA at 440-250-9222 or visit the MIA+BSI Bookstore.

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