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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). Image of the famous painted ceilings of Crathes Castle , left.

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

Architectural Ceramics

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. Hand-painted patterns and colors available Porous material not suitable for wet & freeze-susceptible areas. It is fired in a kiln at high temperatures to harden.

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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

Coupled with decorative ceramic tiles, Saltillo tile exudes Old World charm. 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. This also is applied with paint rollers and brushes and may require two coats to do the job.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

Now, let’s take a look at what defines hand-crafted, hand-painted tiles by examining the process of silk-screening to glazing. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. Making Hand Painted Field Tile. decorative tile. hand painted tile. Decor Girl. The Process: Cuerda Seca. How Relief Tiles are Made.

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Stone Fireplace

The Perfect Bath

The gray and white marble, called Zephyr, is quarried in Turkey. The fireplace, along with the modern furniture, choice of paint and objects makes this focal point of the space well integrated into a holistic design. This Photo was featured in Elle Decor. Uncategorized Architecture Design fireplace mantle marble stone'

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Italian Instincts

Diary of a Tile Addict

Offering a very wide variety of formats, together with a wide range of tile types, colours, surfaces and decors, Gambini aims to be a reliable source for architects and interior designers seeking a cutting=edge look. The range’s decorative style is further expressed in three contemporary textures: Line, Dot and Mark.

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