An intro to the captivating variation of handmade tile
BY CLAY IMPORTS
At Clay Imports, we believe there is beauty in diversity and variation. Every product we offer is unique, no piece is exactly like the other. We admire how handmade tile variation can add character to a space. Handmade tile makes a space more interesting due to the variety of colors and textures.
If you embrace the extraordinary, you will love our handmade tile. Should your design tendencies not lean toward imperfection, then handmade tiles might not be for your projects.
Natural variation is an inevitable characteristic of handmade tile. As a result, expect variations in size, shade, color, tone and even thickness. Our tile offerings also feature irregular edges and the appearance of fine cracks. This can vary from piece to piece and batch to batch.
To ease the tile buying process, we established shade and texture variation categories based on the CNA Handbook. Let’s review them!
Shade and Texture Variation
Refers to variation in the same production run. Samples can vary from full order production batch as each batch is unique. This especially applies to samples that have been produced some time ago. If you are uncertain if your sample is representative of the available batches, please reach out to our team at contact@clayimports.com for assistance.
V1 = Uniform Appearance: Differences among pieces from the same production run are minimal.
V2 = Slight Variation: You’ll notice clearly distinguishable differences in texture and/or pattern within similar colors.
V3 = Moderate Variation: While the colors and/or texture present on a single piece of tile will be indicative of the colors and/or texture to be expected on the other tiles, the amount of colors and/or texture on each piece may vary significantly.
V4 = Substantial Variation: Random color and/or texture differ from tile to tile, so that one tile may have totally different colors and/or texture from that on other tiles.
Keep in mind, variation ratings provide a general indication of the range of variation, but batches may differ in more or less consistency. It is not possible to choose a specific high or low range of variation.
V2 Slight Variation
Our Variation 2 tiles show distinguishable differences in texture and/or pattern within the same batch of tile. While noticeable if you look closely, it’s really just hints of texture and color variations.
Design and photo by Ashley Campbell
V3 Moderate Variation
Our Variation 3 tiles show significant differences in texture and/or pattern within the same batch of tile. It’s noticeable and contributes to the handmade tile look.
Contigo Ranch Fredericksburg | Photo by Mark Menjivar
V4 Substantial Variation
Our Variation 4 tiles show extreme differences in texture and/or pattern within the same batch of tile. It’s immediately noticeable. This is the signature handmade look, that makes for a real showstopper.
Design by Ayse Marie
We hope this breakdown is helpful! And remember, if you have any questions or require more information, don't hesitate to reach out to us at contact@clayimports.com.
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