In a couple of days time, our 'tower' will finally be finished.
In the picture, above, you can see some of the un-laid tiles soaking in a bath of linseed oil. These beautiful rustic hand made terracotta tiles will eventually polish up to look timeless, and hopefully give the room a really wonderful finish. They obviously cost a bit more than bog-standard industrially produced tiles, but the difference (between Aaaah, and Errrh) is worth every centime. They are being laid on (and pointed with) a simple mix of sand and lime, just as in times past.
I hope Baptiste doesn't tile himself into a corner!
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful. Quality shines out of every crevice. Well worth, in our view, the extra expense. And how exciting that the end of all the work is in sight.
Camera ready, I hope, for the grand opening. I expect to see you dressed to match the splendour of the tower, just enough patchouli dabbed on wrists and throat, speech recorded for posterity! What a very satisfying and successful project.
ReplyDeleteLovely depth to the colour of terracotta. A very earthy and honest material. My favorite...
ReplyDeleteWhacko it looks beaut mate! lovely Cro I hope you have a good bubbly on ice lol it deserves the best.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Is the oil used for polish only, or does it have another protective function? I've never heard of this.
ReplyDeleteNot entirely sure Grouch. But it seems to be traditional, and certainly gives a good finish when polished.
ReplyDeleteI'm expecting video.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be beautiful, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteAnd patchouli? Have always appreciated it, being a bit of a hippy myself, but I can't get over how much I love sandalwood...
Pearl
Terracotta is extremely porous. The linseed oil acts as a sealant.
ReplyDeleteCompleting this project must be so satisfying.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteI do hope the champagne is for consumption, and not for "launching" your lovely room! (Never quite saw the point in wasting a perfectly good bottle of bubbly by breaking it ...)
ReplyDeleteIt all looks fantastic! I love those rustic tiles - well worth splashing a bit more cash on them
ReplyDeleteIt's already looking wonderful, and the tiles are helping that much more. I can't believe it's almost done. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteTiles look great. I hope you're having a tower opening ceremony!
ReplyDeleteGlorious Cro...utterly glorious...wish I was there to pop the champagne with you!
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