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issue time:2006-06-22 13:51
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Here are some excellent ideas and layouts to stir
the imagination of all architects designing with
granite slabs and tiles... as well as some
cautions that designers should bear in mind! Most
of them were drawn from the FindStone website (A
fantastic website and well worth the visit for
anyone in the industry Link www.findstone.com)
The surface patterns of granite are generally
either predominantly grainy or wavy. Grain, with
fine or large crystals, gives an automatic sense
of continuity, by providing the appearance of a
seamless surface when properly sorted by shades
and grain. Matching floors with walls and shelves
can enhance this impression, which also makes
small areas seem larger.
Wavy lines can give a floating effect reminiscent
of a river or waterfall. These can result in a
personal artistic achievement, with each piece
and section providing a unique effect.
Lay out and study the pieces before fixing to
achieve maximum impact.
It is impossible to match the waves in granite,
so the designer has two choices. Either go for
tiles of 25 x 25 cm or larger, where the frequent
pattern change in each tile provides tremendous
impact, or use big slabs that provide a
continuous, pleasing pattern over a larger area.
Tiles of the same thickness can be grouped within
large slab areas to provide dynamic focal points.
Layouts can also be designed with different
shades and textures of the same colour for a
satisfying effect.
Caution - If you are using matching tiles and
slabs ensure that they are sourced from the same
quarry; otherwise they will never match (even if
you are using black granite).
If your design is in a simple grid format, the
larger sizes will be more attractive as the
number of joints is reduced and a more continuous
pattern can be achieved. If the layout uses
different sizes, then smaller slabs or tiles will
be more striking, making the design itself part
of the impact.
Consider also using free lengths 鈥� slabs with a
consistent width and randomly varying lengths.
Choose the widths to suit the floor or wall
areas, obtain random lengths and cut at site to
fit your designs.
Caution - Do not mix marble & granite on floors,
as this will cause problems when re-polishing
becomes necessary.
Don't limit your imagination in this type of
project. Think laterally and let your artistic
impulses rule. More inspiration is available from
http://www.findstone.com/artistic.htm
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