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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

Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Hand-painted patterns and colors available Porous material not suitable for wet & freeze-susceptible areas. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs.

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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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#FlexBoneFriday Feature: Ceramic Tile & More Owner John Coombs

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Half of the space was existing quarry tile and the rest was painted. When a new 800 square foot bakery was scheduled to open in Michigan, health codes required that all flooring be tile. With an expedited time frame, traditional floor remediation would be too costly and time consuming.

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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. Rarely do I see a fireplace using directional stone and one that is so bold.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

And, if a dollar bill is like paper-thin green fabric, then these next tile collections fit the bill because of their fabric inspiration: Batik: Our Batik Collection , inspired by hand-block printed Indonesian fabrics, brings together two worlds of comfort and modernity through back-painted glass tile.