Old House Journal

Tile Art and Everyday Tile

rt tile is in fact art, and the cost can be steep if a project calls for many square feet of tile. There are ways, however, to combine affordable production tile with handcrafted tile for a custom look. The big manufacturers make wall, floor, and decorative tile in sizes and styles that simulate historical tile. With some imagination, even big tile projects like floors and bathrooms can be affordable. Create a border for an otherwise plain

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