Home suggestions. . method of adding the decorative touch, andtiles, because of the range of colors they offer,and because of their durability, were quicklyrecognized as the right material for this purpose. Introducing color by use of tiles is archi-tecturally and artistically correct, because ofthe basic relationship of these materials andbecause there are available in the wide range oftiles textures and finishes to correspond withany stucco treatment. Varying the appearance of the stuccoexterior has been accomplished with tiles invarious ways. Tiled gables, arches, pediment,and panels are ap
Home suggestions. . method of adding the decorative touch, andtiles, because of the range of colors they offer,and because of their durability, were quicklyrecognized as the right material for this purpose. Introducing color by use of tiles is archi-tecturally and artistically correct, because ofthe basic relationship of these materials andbecause there are available in the wide range oftiles textures and finishes to correspond withany stucco treatment. Varying the appearance of the stuccoexterior has been accomplished with tiles invarious ways. Tiled gables, arches, pediment,and panels are appropriate because based onprecedent; the lower story may be tiled, or afrieze or band may be used in a purely orna-mental way. Wherever in this connection coloris desired, tiles are proper and suitable. Such use of tiles results in pleasingappearance and lasting are wear-resisting, fireproof,and economical, and this exterior useis constantly coming into new appre-ciation and more general The ASSOCIATED TILE MANUFACTURERS Tiles help wonderfully toward therealization of the picturesque qualitieswhich are especially desirable in astucco house. The Members of The Associated Tile Manufacturers are THE ALHAMBRA TILE ENCAUSTIC TILING CO., Ltd. BEAVER FALLS ART TILE CO. CAMBRIDGE TILE MANUFACTURING CO. GRUEBY FAIENCE & TILE CO. MATAWAN TILE CO. THE MOSAIC TILE CO. THE NATIONAL TILE CO. OLD BRIDGE E. B. & TILE CO. PERTH AMBOY TILE WORKS THE C. PARDEE WORKS UNITED STATES ENCAUSTIC TILE WORKS WHEELING TILE CO. Office Beaver Falls, Pa. )
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