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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Requires latex or epoxy mortar Prone to scratching Available in many colors and looks. Tiles are hand-crafted by pouring colored cement into a mold.

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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

Part of Edinburgh’s beauty is due to the sandstone buildings, a large portion taken from the local Craigleith Quarry. Edinburgh from Craigleith Quarry’ as painted by John Bell (1793-1861). This mystical mosaic can be customized in a variety of stone or glass, in bright colors or more muted tones as shown above. Looking Up.

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Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

Architectural Ceramics

The color red, for example, can represent Fire. The dark brown color not only reminds us of rich soil from the ground, but it brings stability and balance to the design by grounding the space. Like sunlight dancing off the ocean’s surface, the tile’s watery effect and light green color promote serenity in the space.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

Shown above, the penny round mosaic in the Petrolio color is on trend with its dark green-blue hue. Glass: Our Tozen Collection features several glass mosaic patterns and colors. The penny round tile shown above is in a matte finish and the color Copper. To view more color options and sizes, download our Data Sheet here.

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A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

We just hope to see you later in one of our DC-metro area showrooms. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. No matter what country, slate’s color will vary depending on where it is from. Brazilian Multi-color Slate. Slate’s Natural Element.

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