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Have you ever wondered why shadows are used in mosaic tiles? Artists use them for various purposes, but they are used to enhance the appearance of the design and to make it pop out more.  Some of the most popular designs used in ceramic mosaic tiles make use of shadows to enhance the look and to make it look more realistic and appealing. Find more about what the purpose is of a shadow and how it enhances a mosaic tile below. The design process Using shadows in mosaic tiles is not an easy feature to add. The designer/artist needs to...

Maintaining and cleaning your tiles on a regular basis will help prevent any build-up of calcium deposits. But all too often, most people neglect this and have to go through the process of cleaning them and removing any deposits that have built up over time. Areas that usually have a higher chance of having calcium deposits build up are in and around the swimming pool, the kitchen, bathroom and outdoor patio, and not cleaning these areas can lead to the tiles becoming damaged and can be a costly exercise to replace them. Take a look at the various methods below...

Custom pool mosaics and stock pool mosaics are the two most important elements when adding the final touches to an outdoor aquatic environment. These environments may include thermal baths, swimming pools, outdoor showers and much more. In addition to their unique design, both approaches have their own advantages and disadvantages. With so many choices, users sometimes get confused between choosing a particular mosaic for personal usage. This article will guide the users with a comprehensive idea of selecting a pool mosaic for their pool. Introduction to the Custom Pool Mosaics There is no better alternative for those who seek to...

Many changes in the material used to cover concrete pools which help to make your pool safer and easier to maintain.  These changes have occurred gradually since the 1990’s.  Besides making it easier to keep you pool safe and easier to maintain, these new improvements have also changed the look and feel of your new or refinished swimming pool.  Before getting into the new improvements to the material used to finish your pool, we need to take a quick look at the history of pool finishes. A Brief History of Swimming Pool Finishes So since this is a “brief” history,...

For centuries various materials in the form of sheet tiles have been used to cover the surface of swimming pools.  The two most popular types of sheet tiles used for swimming pools are porcelain and glass.  Sheet tiles are used not only for the inside of the pool but around the perimeter of the pool as well. In comparison to the conventional plaster finish, sheet tiles are an excellent choice for swimming pools as they tend to offer a wider choices of color and patterns then plaster finishes. Sheet tiles are usually made up of smaller, 1’ x 1’, individual...