Bathroom – The stone in March 2024

In the bathroom issue, we presented two extraordinary projects that not only impress with their craftsmanship. A master bathroom made of Grigio Imperiale marble features clear edges and the stonemason had to work with extreme precision in collaboration with the other trades. Precision also played a key role in the second project, a bathroom made of Brazilian quartzite, as the structural transitions in the grain of the stone had to be cut with millimeter precision. Flawless planning was the be-all and end-all here, as the slabs were not interchangeable due to their unique structure.

Are you also annoyed by the many regulations and documentation requirements that you have to fulfill as an entrepreneur? Excessive bureaucracy in our country is now the subject of many discussions. The Federal Association of German Stonemasons (BIV) also has a clear stance on the subject. As a member of the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts, it supports ZDH President Jörg Dittrich, who is calling on politicians to finally stop trying to regulate everything down to the smallest detail. Above all, those affected must be heard before new regulations are issued. Starting on page 22, we take a closer look at this controversial topic.

At the same time, we would like to invite you to take a first look with us at the latest projects from the stonemasons’ workshops. In our bathroom focus, for example, we present a master bathroom made of Grigio Imperial marble, which not only impresses with its clear edges, but also with the perfect interplay of the trades. Read more about this from page 6.

The highest level of craftsmanship was also required for another bathroom made of fine natural stone. The clients wanted a real eye-catcher for the bathroom in their attic apartment. This was achieved with “Explosion Blue”, a natural stone from Brazil that is still little known here. From page 12 onwards, you can find out how it was artfully processed in the workshops of Huber Naturstein.

From page 30 onwards, you can find out which machines and tools are best suited for perfect mitre cuts in bathroom construction. Our author Michael Spohr took a look around three companies in his usual manner and was shown many exciting solutions from practice for practice by those responsible.

Finally, we take a look at the other side of the world, down under: quartz composite has recently been banned in Australia. You can read about what this means for the German market on page 55.

We hope you enjoy reading STEIN.

Your Stein editorial team

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