Bath
Fireclay Tile is an industry leader in recycled-content ceramic tile. Its Debris series, used in this bath, combines 60 percent recycled content from postindustrial and postconsumer waste. The tiles are handmade and handmolded, which results in lovely natural color variations. And all of Fireclay's tiles are finished with lead-free glazes.
Tadelakt, a nearly waterproof lime plaster, originates from Morocco. It can be found on both the interiors and exteriors of buildings there, including hammams (Moroccan bath houses). The traditional finish starts out light gray and is mixed with natural colors to create a bright, striking surface. The plaster is traditionally polished with a river stone to yield a smooth, glossy finish, which is then rubbed with soft soap to provide water resistance. As with other plasters, the handcrafting results in a luxurious, organic appearance.
Plaster makes for a great ecofriendly shower or bath surround. Unlike some plastic shower surrounds, the natural plaster matrix emits no VOCs. And the sealers are equally easy on your indoor air quality and the environment. When applied by hand, plaster has a stunning artisanal quality suited both to modern and traditional interiors. it also provides a durable, monolithic finish void of grout lines to clean, maintain or protect.
Recycled-content glass tile, with its jewellike qualities and rainbow of color options, makes greening your bath a snap. Nearly all of Oceanside Glasstile's products contain recycled content, which ranges from 30 to 97 percent of the tile composition.
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