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TILE ART

Handmade ceramic tile is the wonderful and sometimes mysterious product of the combined forces of earth, weather, fire, air, and the creative energy of the tilemaker. The possibilities are endless and often unpredictable. It is imperative that the potential client understand and appreciate this when they consider commissioning a work of tile art.

 

The price of custom work is determined by the size and complexity of the tile itself. Upon approval of the drawings and glaze samples, one-half of the cost of the total job is expected, the balance paid upon delivery.

 

There are many forms of tile art, which include: 

 

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HAND PAINTED FIELD TILE

Hand painted field tile artists usually take commercially made tile blanks, hand glaze them, and fire them.  This form yeilds beauiful works of art that are durable and long lasting.  They work great for backsplashes, wall murals, and shower installations.

HAND CARVED RELIEF TILE

Relief tile uses moulds to replicate an image.  Each tile is pressed from raw clay, hand glazed, and fired.  They make excellent accent tile and glazed to suit your decorating needs easily.  

TILE ART- MOSAICS & MURALS

Mosaic Tile Art is a “stained glass” style that uses patterns similar to stain glass imagery.  More like a ceramic jigsaw puzzle, each piece is individually shaped and placed into a coordinated pattern.  This technique limits the detail but with the use of hand mixed and specially selected glazes, the results are unlike anything anyone can achieve using commercial grade tile.  

 

Nearly all of our work is commissioned and we work closely with clients to achieve their goals.  We are available for both large and small commissions.

 

When a client initially makes their request, they often have a vague idea of subject matter, color, or even the style of tile best suited to their needs. Once a theme is decided, creative inspiration takes over.  We work closely with clients to make sure every aspect meets their needs and tastes.

 

PRICES - due to the uniqueness of every project, prices are based on a per project basis.  Please contact Sundby Art & Tile with your project measurements and details to get your free estimate. 

 

Each tile is unique and reflects the personal care and attention given to produce this art form. Because each tile is formed and set by hand the cost is somewhat higher than machine made tile.

 

Prices are determined by the square inch and calculated in Canadian currency.  Average tile size and thickness determines detail and time involved to create each project.  Hand mixed custom glazes to color match interior decorating requirements also takes time and extra care. Therefore, these factors are used to calculate the price per square inch of each custom created tile project.

 

Please contact us if you have any questions, inquires, or comments about our website and product.

 

 

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