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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. This sandstone was also commonly used for decorative molding. Edinburgh from Craigleith Quarry’ as painted by John Bell (1793-1861). Bottom image shows the decorative wood ceiling of the Long Gallery.

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Crossville Cross-Tread ® – Best Tile for Restaurant Floors

Garden State Tile Blog

Crossville Cross Colors Mingles with Cross-Tread® Mercury installed in a commercial kitchen Why Tile is a Smart Choice for Commercial Floors Tile is a highly sustainable building material that can last for a lifetime or be recycled and repurposed for future construction projects. The glazing provides the color and makes the tile durable.

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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. Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Tiles are hand-crafted by pouring colored cement into a mold.

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Pattern [we love].

Ciao Tile

in pattern + color. images via erin martin (via pinterest), traditional home (via coco kelley), via pinterest (via homebunchblog), reynards nyc, tabarka studios, via unknown (new orleans), paola massardi + andrea secci (via elle decor), tabarka studios, quarry collection, mirage (nolita), vogue living (via coco kelley).

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Timeless to Timeworn: 4 New Stone-Look Collections Made In The USA

Garden State Tile Blog

The Timeworn Collection mixes the two most decorative and rich graphic materials into one stunning collection. The aesthetic of the collection is timeworn and scratched, with a wide color palette that includes dramatic modern shades such as white and dark gray, as well as the more traditional ivory and mid-tone gray. Browse Venue.

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Where can I use faux stone

Realstone

Made primarily of Portland cement and iron oxide pigments for coloration, it replicates the aesthetic of natural stone without the associated weight and cost. Environmental Considerations Faux stone provides a more sustainable solution by minimizing quarrying, thus reducing environmental damage.

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Porcelain Tile vs. Ceramic Tile

Tile Talk

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are very similar, especially when compared to cement tiles, quarry tile, glass tiles or stone. Some ceramic tiles, like these decorative Malibu tiles on the stair risers, are rated for freeze/thaw cycles. Unglazed porcelain has through-body composition and color. or less water absorption rate.

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