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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. In the 15 th century, the Parliament of James I (as in King James Bible and Elizabeth’s nephew) introduced laws to primarily build in stone , alleviating the city of rampant fires from wood construction. Their pets!

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

Architectural Ceramics

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Cost-effective Uniform look and pattern Low maintenance and highly durable Mimic stone and wood looks.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles. The Look for Less.