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We choose to create our wall materials by hand

                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

Trendy Wall Designs for 2012: Neutral and Natural

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 .

2012 Wall Design Forecast—Safety and Sustainability

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 .

Wall Trends: New Colors for 2012

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 Update: Cover your Walls with Capiz Shell Flakes Wall Coverings

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 Tile in the Raw: Pearlamina Classique with Visible Whole Capiz Shells

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

Wall Tile in Detail: Pearlamina Classique Gold Wall Tiles

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

Wall Tile Highlight: Pearlamina Classique Pearl Wall Tiles

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 in the Raw: Where Capiz Shells Come From

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

Wall Tile Raw Material Spotlight: Capiz Shells

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...

Go Elegant and Environment-friendly with Capiz Shell Wall Coverings

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 Tile Update: Eco-friendly Terrazhel Wall Tiles

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.

Wall Tiles in the Raw: All Natural Capiz Shells as Wall Tiles

Capiz shells Terrazhel Wall tiles are made from capiz shells. Capiz shells have been used as a decorative material for homes. Also known as window pane oysters, capiz shells were used as windows, lamps and chandeliers. Capiz made Terrazhel wall tiles are exceptional for their innovative 3-dimensional surfaces. The features of these wall tiles resulted from intensive and continuous research and development of the product to style home walls the eco-friendly way. Like us on Facebook and check daily updates on wall tile design ideas. We’d love a Tweet from you, Follow us on Twitter.