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How much color variation can I expect with ARTO tiles?
On June 28, 2017 by Reza TabarrokARTO colors will always have some variation due to our handcrafted production process and use of natural materials. The amount of variation will vary depending on tile type. Concrete tiles will typically have more variation than ceramic tiles. Within concrete tiles our flashed colors or tiles with optional surface textures will have still more variation. Blends featuring multiple color will of course have the most variation.
Unglazed ceramic tiles will feature beautiful color variation depending on where they are located in the kilns (those in hotter areas will typically have darker tones). Glazed ceramic tiles will have the least variation but even these can vary depending on the type of glaze used. High fired glazes are applied before the tile body (bisque) is fired so sometimes the underlying clay color shows through. Low fired glazes are applied to our already fired tile bodies so these will have the least variation of all our tiles.
Unglazed ceramic tiles will feature beautiful color variation depending on where they are located in the kilns (those in hotter areas will typically have darker tones). The pool bar at the Bacara Resort in Goleta is a great example and also features our handpainted deco tiles..
Glazed ceramic tiles will have the least variation but even these can vary depending on the type of glaze used. High fired glazes are applied before the tile body (bisque) is fired so sometimes the underlying clay color shows through. Low fired glazes are applied to our already fired tile bodies so these will have the least variation of all our tiles.
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