Nature Stone(R) of Bedford, Ohio Has Been Named to the 2008 Qualified Remodeler Magazine Top 500 Remodelers List

Local Flooring Contractor Receives Recognition for Significant and Sustained Success BEDFORD, Ohio, Aug. 13


BEDFORD, Ohio, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature Stone, an epoxy/stone
flooring and cabinetry company has been named to the Top 500 list of
remodeling firms by Qualified Remodeling Magazine. The magazine publishes a
Top 500 list each year to recognize residential remodeling contractors for six
criteria of success:  Annual sales volume for the previous year, total number
of years in business, association membership, financial performance, industry
awards and dedication to community service. The 2008 Top 500 list will be
published in the September issue of the magazine and is available on the
magazine's popular website at www.qualifiedremodeler.com


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Nature Stone(R) was ranked #101 on the QR's 2008 Top 500 and ranked number
three in northeast Ohio and seventh in the state. The state of Ohio was second
only to California (62) for having the greatest number of remodeling firms on
the list (32).


Company founder Russell Masetta says, "This award demonstrates that
businesses in northeast Ohio and throughout the state are growing and that
people are finding value and investing in quality products for their home and
businesses - even during challenging economic times." Masetta further added,
"Nature Stone is proud that its success stands as an example for future
entrepreneurs to invest and believe in Ohio's people and its economy."


Nature Stone's website, www.GetNatureStone.com contains extensive
information on its unique durable blend of stone and specially formulated
epoxy that is applied directly over existing concrete floors. There is also
additional information on the website that will help homeowners make an
informed decision on choosing a professional flooring company - one that are
experts in the stone/epoxy industry.


In most cases Nature Stone can be professionally applied in just one day.
It is ideal for garages and basements where carpeting and other floor
coverings won't hold up. Nature Stone is also environmentally friendly,
amazingly comfortable to walk on and very easy to clean. Nature Stone is a
beautiful solution for old concrete floors!



About Nature Stone:


Nature Stone, Ohio's leading stone and epoxy flooring company since 1989,
is a unique, durable blend of stone and specially formulated epoxy that is
applied directly over existing concrete floors. Nature Stone's new
Lifestyle(TM) cabinet line offers consumers an affordable way to keep your
walls and floors free of clutter. Nature Stone is a family-owned company with
offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Youngstown and eight states franchises. Visit
Nature Stone at www.GetNatureStone.com or call 800-358-0583.



About Qualified Remodeler Magazine:


Qualified Remodeler magazine was founded in 1975 and was the first
magazine dedicated to serving the residential and light commercial remodeling
market. Qualified Remodeler's Top 500 is the longest running (30 years)
ongoing recognition program. The magazine is published by Cygnus Publishing, a
division of Cygnus Business Media, and serves an audience of more than 82,000+
residential remodeling firms nationwide.



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