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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   

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 .

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

Classique Gold Wall Tiles A variant of the wide ranged Pearlamina series ; Classique Gold wall tiles are also semi-flexible. On a closer look, Pearlamina’s Classique variety showcases whole capiz shells handmade to produce these semi-pliable but durable tiles . Keep posted on the newest wall tile designs and applications, Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter. Check out our website  www.lacasadeco.com

Pearlamina Classique Pearl Wall Tile Classique Pearl wall tiles are semi-flexible wall tiles from the Pearlamina series. Capiz shell wall tiles are safe for interior use with no harmful chemicals and elements in compliance with European standard EN 71 part 3. Check out more of our environment-friendly wall tiles, Like our Facebook page and Follow us on Twitter .

Wall Tiles for Trendy Living Rooms Living room wall interiors are made more inviting and chic with trendy and eco-friendly capiz shell wall tiles. Pearlamina Classique Pearl wall tiles are proudly handmade for home and corporate interiors. More wall tile style innovations and design inspirations? Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter .

Pearlamina Classique Pearl wall tiles for the living room Living room wall interiors are made more comfortable and spruced with Pearlamina Classique Pearl wall tiles. Trendy and eco-friendly capiz shell wall tiles are proudly handmade for home and corporate interiors. More wall tile style innovations and design inspirations? Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter.

Brique Copper wall tile A zoom in view of Brique Copper wall tile used for the boutique interior design idea. Brique Copper wall tiles are also from the semi-flexible Pearlamina wall tile series made from natural capiz shells. Check out more of our environment-friendly wall tiles, Like our Facebook page and Follow us on Twitter.

Wall tiles for shop interiors Boutiques and store wall interiors can draw more attention from clients with Pearlamina Brique Copper capiz shell wall tiles. For stylish wall tile and wall covering news and design inspirations, Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter.

Wall tiles for boutique interior walls Wall tiles are not only for home interiors, boutiques and store interiors can be more inviting and draw more attention with Pearlamina Brique Copper capiz shell wall tiles. For stylish wall tile and wall covering news and design inspirations, Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter.

Capiz Province Capiz shells got its name from the province of Capiz known as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines”. Located in the Western Visayas region, Capiz Province is situated near the Southern coastline of the Philippines and is a popular tourist destination for its scenic beaches and scrumptious seafood. Know more about eco-friendly wall tiles , Like our page and Follow us on Twitter for the newest and most innovative wall tile designs. Image credit: touristspotcom.blogspot.com

Pearlamina Brique Pearl Wall Tiles Brique Pearl wall tiles from the Pearlamina semi-flexible wall tile series were used on this design idea for restaurant walls. Similar to wall tiles from the Terrazhel series , Pearlamina wall tiles are also made from natural capiz shells . Get wall tiles in-style updates, Like our page and Follow us at twitter.com/lacasadeco for the most recent on wall tile design ideas.

Wall tile Tessu Gold from the Terrazhel capiz shell wall tile series Tessu Gold wall tiles are made from paper thin capiz shells that are harvested from aquatic windowpane oysters. To attain the distinct 3 Dimensional surface for Tessu Gold, natural capiz shells are hand-laid with care on innovatively crafted PVC board substrates. Stay updated and Like our Facebook page for the latest wall tile design innovations for home and corporate interiors. Tweet and Follow us on Twitter for up to the minute wall tile design ideas.

Capiz shells Capiz shells, also known as windowpane oysters, are bivalve mollusks with shells that are paper thin and translucent yet very durable. Capiz shells cannot be easily damaged by insects, rodents as well as molds unlike other materials used for making wallpapers and wall coverings. The flexibility and durability features of capiz shells make it easy to process into pliable sheets and sturdy tiles suitable for home and office interior walls. Unprocessed capiz shells are off-white or beige in color on the outside and pearly white on the inside. Colored capiz shells are processed by using dyes or bleach. Flaking and changes in color are typical of capiz shells over years of use. However, innovations in the capiz shell industry found new ways to lessen discoloration and reduce flaking of the shells to make them more suitable for wall applications. Read more about capiz shells on this  article . Stay updated and Like our page for the latest wall tile design innova...

Capiz shell wall tiles New design ideas for interior walls currently incorporate unusual materials for wallpaper and wall coverings that exude style and strength without causing damage to the environment. Natural capiz shells used as wallpaper and wall covering material is fast becoming the best choice for architects and interior designers who are now choosing environment friendly materials for their building and decorating projects that do not compromise style and stability of their design. Capiz shells are one of the preferred sources of shell ornaments. Shell ornaments were used as early as 3000 B.C., the first known use was in the ancient Egyptian civilization as jewelry pieces like this bracelet exhibited at the British Museum which is made of mother-of-pearl strips worn exclusively by people belonging to the Pan-Grave period. Mother-of-pearl bracelet Capiz shells had been used extensively in home interiors in the past for its elegance and sturdiness. The long-las...

Wall tiles from the Terrazhel series A view on the wall tiles used on our previous design idea posts . Notice how all-natural capiz shells were creatively hand-laid on eco-friendly PVC substrate and designed to achieve delightful textures. Wall tile variants in this photo from left to right are Tessu Gold, Onda Pearl, Onda Gold and Latura Pearl from the Terrazhel wall tile series. Like  us on Facebook and Comment on the newest wall tile design ideas. Tweet and Follow us on Twitter for design and article updates.