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                Our line of Pearlamina capiz shell wall coverings is proudly made by hand. While most manufacturers are geared towards employing machines instead of human artistry Here’s why our capiz shell wall coverings are hand-made: • Society and artistry Hand-made means supporting the society by creating jobs and nurturing the artistic abilities of each individual we employ. Environment Manufacturing by hand means we lessen our industrial waste. Toxic chemicals are also not used in our production to ensure safety of our workers. More wall tile style innovations and design inspirations? Like us on Facebook lacasadeco and Follow us on Twitter. https://twitter.com/lacasadeco

Nothing seems to have as much impact on atmosphere as wall color. When walking into a room, a bright, bold color on the wall can instantly startle, stumble, or wake up an individual who was previously lost in a daydream. The formerly frazzled might step into a calming nest of blue walls and feel the heartbeat slow and sense the nerves begin to calm. Psychological attachments or color memories can imperceptibly alter mood, but emotional responses to color vary by person. Research has indicated that warm hues, such as reds and yellows, are perceived as stimulating and are often associated with aggression, strength, courage, frustration, lust, and feelings related to action and assertion. Many of the studies tagging red with this stimulating effect were done in North America, so it's easy to see how the use of red as the color used for fire engines, ambulances, and emergency signs in this region could be attached to a cognitive trigger for a "stimulating" effect. Other areas...

What is Abaca? Abaca is a relative of the banana plant that grows in hot, humid climates. One of the main producers of abaca is the Philippines, which is why the plant has been mistakenly called Manila hemp. Unlike banana plants, however, which are valued for their fruit, abaca’s primary benefit is in its long leaf sheaths, which grow to be 12 to 20 feet high. All parts of the stalk—from the outer dark layer to the inner most layers—can be extracted, stripped and processed. Abaca fiber has been used for centuries to make strong, breathable textiles that are comfortable to wear and long lasting. Abaca is popular for clothing, hats, shoes and slippers. In the Philippines there are at least 150 different traditional weaves. Abaca Plays a Key Role in Many Industries Abaca plays a key role in more than a dozen industries, including automobile, cosmetics, decorating, fashion, food, maritime, medical, packaging, paint, paper, pet products and even construction because it is many times ligh...

Banana fiber is a natural bast fiber. It has its own physical and chemical characteristics and many other properties that make it a fine quality fiber. Appearance of banana fiber is similar to that of bamboo fiber and ramie fiber, but its fineness and spinnability is better than the two. The chemical composition of banana fiber is cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. It is highly strong fiber. It has smaller elongation. It has somewhat shiny appearance depending upon the extraction & spinning process. It is light weight. It has strong moisture absorption quality. It absorbs as well as releases moisture very fast. It is bio- degradable and has no negative effect on environment and thus can be categorized as eco-friendly fiber. Its average fineness is 2400Nm.

Prisma 2 wall coverings are also made from capiz shells similar to Prisma. This line of wall coverings are the latest wall material in the market which combines the la casa deco technology of processing capiz shells with the traditional artistry of seasoned weavers using hand looms to produce these woven wall coverings

Sources of sustainable design materials from nature would include these aquatic plants. Known as pests, water hyacinths are now known as a versatile natural raw material. Here are 3 basic things to know about these plants: • Originally intended for ornamental purposes. Native to South America, water hyacinths were imported to be used as decorative plants. • Considered as pest in some countries. Clogging waterways and impacting natural balance in waters are only some of the unfavorable effects of these plants. Fifty countries are now infested by thick mats of water hyacinths. • Plant parts can be eaten but not encouraged. The Handbook of Energy Crops mentioned that leaves and stalks are eaten but are NOT RECOMMENDED as these can cause itching. Like us on Facebook and tell us other facts about water hyacinths.

Terrazhel products are remarkable surface treatments that add dimension to an otherwise moderate wall. They feature carved panels that add texture to its designs. The opalescence of capiz shells is accentuated as it follows the movement created by different depths of the surface. Textures come in geometric or sinuous, spiral or angular, all designed to create a unique and opulent polish to any room. The Terrazhel collection is ideal for interior wall surfaces and partitions.

Banana Plant is an auspicious and ancient fruit crop grown in Asia. After the fruit and the leaves are harvested, the bark of the tree is used which otherwise would have gone waste. The fibre is extracted from the bark of the tree which is the mother of so many beautiful handcrafted banana fibre products. The banana fibre is composed of cellulose – 62%, lignin - 29%, hemicellulose 3%, rectin - 2%, miscellaneous - 4%. By-products of the fibre are : fabrics, bags, various types of mats, interior decoration items, window blinds, cushion covers, bolster covers, table lamps and folders Musa Wallcoverings are completely eco-friendly and bio-degradable. We manufacture the products also in an eco-friendly manner. There is no consumption of electricity because they are all handmade. Also, no chemicals are used in the manufacture. How many ways to go eco-friendly can you think of? Like us on Facebook and tells us. Want design ideas using our capiz shell wall tiles and wall coverings? C...

Raw capiz shells are harvested in different coastal waters of the Philippines specifically in the province of Capiz, located in the Western Visayas region. Crafting various products out of raw capiz material is a long process and requires a lot of effort and crafsmanship. Capiz shell in its raw form Collected capiz shells are then cleaned using a non-hazardous cleaning agent and will undergo heat through an oven. Next, the cooked capiz shells are cooled. After cooling, they are then kept in a drying container the whole day. Pounded shells undergo a sifting process wherein selected sizes and shapes are classified. Shells are pounded while some are shaped to serve as the glaze of the product.Layered capiz shells create these wall tiles and wall coverings or other interior decors and accessories. Photos from la casa deco How many ways to go eco-friendly can you think of? Like us on Facebook and tells us. Want design ideas using our capiz shell wall tiles and wa...

Natura Charcoal wall covering With a Class A rating in an in-house fire test, eco-bark wall coverings are ideal for the home spaces like in the living room , bedroom, entertainment rooms (as pictured above), hallways and other places not exposed to direct sunlight and high moisture. Wall coverings made from water hyacinths are also best for lounge areas, reception areas, conference rooms and other corporate spaces. Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter to find green solutions for wall surfaces! Go for greener walldesign inspirations at our website www.lacasadeco.com

Natura eco-bark wall covering designs Fast growing in a short span of 12 days, even if harvested water hyacinths or water lilies can spread seeds making it probably the unbeatable rapidly renewable source for eco-products . In some countries, thick beds of water hyacinth that clog waterways are harvested and processed to get the tough fibers. These resilient fibers from water hyacinths created an increasing demand for interior furnishings, wall coverings and textile made from these aquatic plants. China, Egypt, India and some parts of the globe, on the other hand, had smartly transformed these plants to lessen pollution and to treat sewage water. Researchers and manufacturers from the Interior Design industry developed durable wallcoverings from these water plants and suitably named the eco-bark wall covering line as Natura. Natura brand came from the range of environment friendly wall tiles and wall coverings made from materials from nature like capiz shells and egg shells. Lik...

Water hyacinth raw material for Natura Eco-bark wall coverings Aquatic plants are making their way from the waters to walls. Interior designers are reverting to nature for wall surface materials that are resilient yet safe for occupants of home and office spaces as well as the environment.  Teaming up with interior designers, product researchers currently tapped water hyacinth plants as an excellent source of cost-efficient and eco-friendly wall surface solutions without doing away with style. Dubbed as Eco-bark wall covering, one notable brand to keep an eye on is Natura. With progressive research and development of Natura products , the new line of hand-woven wall coverings are setting the trend on eco-bark wall coverings. Get you daily cup of intelligent wall surface solutions and innovations, Like our Facebook page and Follow us on Twitter for the latest wall style updates. Discover green interior design products at our website www.lacasadeco.com   

Eco-bark wall covering Technological advancements in wall surface materials are coming up with new wallcoverings by transforming recyclable and nature sourced materials to functionally decorative surface solutions for interior walls. Innovative wall applications like eco-bark wall coverings are made from water hyacinth plants which are rapid growing aquatic plants. These free-floating plants are harvested from nature and sophisticatedly processed to create durable wall coverings that are free from harmful chemicals. Natura is the only trusted brands for eco-bark wall coverings. Natura wall coverings are best for living rooms, boutique interiors, lounge areas and other home and corporate interior wall surfaces. Get you daily cup of intelligent wall surface solutions and innovations, Like our Facebook page and Follow us on Twitter for the latest wall style updates . Discover green interior design ideas at our website www.lacasadeco.com   

Prisma wall covering color variants Some of the newest wall surface solutions in the market that are best for interior walls are made from natural sources. Sea shells, water hyacinth and egg shells are only some of these materials from nature which are processed into wallpapers, wall tiles, wall panels and wall coverings. Prisma wall coverings are one of the latest products developed for home and office interiors.  Made from natural capiz shell flakes, this range of textured wall coverings are available in Gold, Pearl Gold, Lace and Champagne colors that are trending for 2012 . What’s new on 2012? Like our Facebook page and Follow us on Twitter for the latest wall style updates. Explore our website www.lacasadeco.com  for more interior design ideas .

Prisma natural wall covering Design forecast for 2012 is still innovating towards eco-friendly, sustainability and health-oriented. Wallpapers and other wall applications are no exception; interior designers see wall surfaces for 2012 deviating from the usual flat wall finishes. With interior designers, architects and consumers growing more health conscious as well as aware of environmental impacts of building materials, textured wall applications and 3 Dimensional finishes for interior walls would be the top choice as technology produces coverings and panels for walls free from health hazards and safe for the environment. What’s new on 2012? Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for the latest wall style updates. Explore our website www.lacasadeco.com  for more interior design ideas .

Pearl Gold wall covering from Prisma series Color trends for 2012 include tones that are found in nature as well as back-to-basic tints. In style hues such as this  Pearl Gold wall covering  from the Prisma textured wall coverings series is included in Prisma’s color selection. Wall coverings from the Prisma   collection are also available in Champagne, Gold and Lace colors. Like  our page and  Follow  us on Twitter for new color trends on 2012 and wall covering style updates. Drop by our website  www.lacasadeco.com    for more 2012  interior design inspirations .

textured wall coverings For 2012, wall designs for interiors will not just be plain and flat but would vividly voice out character. Prisma wall covering selection precisely does that by accenting home and corporate interiors textured with capiz shell flakes--an environment friendly and proven safe material for interior walls. Like our page and Follow us on Twitter for 2012 wall tile style trends and wall covering innovations. Check out our website www.lacasadeco.com for more 2012 interior design inspirations.

Prisma Wall Covering Aside from the durable wall tiles made from whole capiz shells from the Pearlamina series, these natural shells are also manufactured as wall coverings which are similar to textured wallpapers. Wall coverings from the Prisma collection are made from crushed capiz shells which are innovatively refined by smoothing the rough edges of the crushed shells but still produce nicely textured wall covers that are safe for interior applications. Stay in the know of the up-and-coming wall tile and wall covering designs and applications, Like us and leave your comments on Facebook and Tweet us on Twitter. Check out our website www.lacasadeco.com

Wall covering prisma pearl gold An extensive look at Prisma Pearl Gold wall covering draws attention to the capiz shell flakes that give texture to the wall covering. Producing Prisma Pearl Gold wall coverings starts from carefully selected natural capiz shells which are dyed then crushed and processed to get rid of jagged edges. Stay in the know of the up-and-coming wall tile and wall covering designs and applications, Like us and leave your comments on Facebook and Tweet us on Twitter. Check out our website www.lacasadeco.com

Capiz shells used on Pearlamina Classique  Noticeable on the Classique line from the Pearlamina series are whole capiz shells intricately designed to create eco-friendly tiles . Capiz shells are processed with utmost care to produce these semi-flexible wall tiles and preserve the natural structure of the shells. Learn more about the best wall tiles and wall coverings from nature, Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter. Check out our website www.lacasadeco.com