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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). Betty had a King Charles Cavalier dog, so naturally, she noticed a lot of paintings with this breed lying across their laps, warming them up.

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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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Living Room Paint Ideas: Getting Creative in the Heart of the Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

One simple way to inject more personality into your living room is with a simple coat of paint. Paint is a versatile medium that can do so much for your overall design without breaking your budget. Get inspired by these living room paint ideas and transform one of the most important rooms in your home.

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Saltillo Tile's Centuries-Old Allure

Tile Talk

Saltillo tiles are shaped either by pressing quarried clay with a wooden frame, or by carving out the desired shape. The sealer is applied with a paint roller. The final finish coat will probably be an acrylic, obtainable from either tile or paint stores. A brush is used at the edges.

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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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Rigid core reigns with a focus on innovation

Floor Covering News

The Stone + Wood collection—my dad, [Michael Raskin, CEO], has been working on for two years, picking out the right colors and really fine-tuning it. Last year, our Painted Sky quickly became our No. Now we’ve taken it and we’re offering the same colors in a herringbone option—so a little bit more stylistic in design.

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Faux Stone vs. Natural Stone Veneer: A Comprehensive Guide

Realstone

Decoding Natural Stone Veneer Natural stone veneer, crafted by Mother Nature herself, is a thin layer of real stone, quarried and cut from solid blocks. Each piece, with its unique texture, color, and pattern, becomes a testament to the artistry of nature. Faux stone veneer offers versatility in colors, shapes, and textures.