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Scraffito

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The Scraffito Series by Pratt & Larson is inspired by an ancient technique where a surface layer is scratched to reveal a contrasting color beneath. Created by Michael Pratt for the company's 30th anniversary, this collection draws from historical influences ranging from medieval Europe to Arabic geometry.

Designs and Specifications
The collection includes eight 5x10 designs and four 8x8 designs. These tiles can be ordered in over 300 standard colors or hand-painted using the Polywash technique. Scraffito pricing is categorized under Group C in the Bas Relief category.

Polywash Technique
Polywash involves using two colors: an underglaze that fills the carved lines and an overglaze that covers the tile surface. Available underglaze colors include Golden, Brown, Thyme, Mushroom, Silver, Indigo, Charcoal, and India Ink. The overglaze can be any existing Watercolors glaze, with lighter colors enhancing the underglaze details.

Ordering Information
For pricing and orders, customers are directed to contact a local dealer via the dealer locator on the Pratt & Larson website.

Additional Notes
Polywash tiles are handcrafted and hand-painted, with expected variations in color. Watercolor glazes are not recommended for floors and kitchen counters. Monochrome and polychrome options are available for all Scraffito designs.

Catalog excerpts

TILE HANDMADE IN AMERICA

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The Scraffito Series from Pratt & Larson is inspired by the ancient technique in which a surface layer is scratched to reveal a ground of contrasting color. This collection was created by Michael Pratt in celebration of our 30th anniversary. Raphael’s painting workshop used Scraffito to decorate palace facades in Rome during the Italian Renaissance. The technique was revived and used within the Arts and Crafts Movement from 1890-1915. Michael employed this etching process to further explore tile influences from medieval Europe to Arabic geometry. These original designs were hand carved giving...

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TILE HANDMADE IN AMERICA

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SC-510H Scraffito Pattern H 5x10 p4 PLC Scraffito 2015

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TILE HANDMADE IN AMERICA

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TILE HANDMADE IN AMERICA All Scraffito designs can be ordered as monochrome in any of our existing glazes. Scraffito can also be ordered in polychrome, this technique is called Polywash (PW). Polywash is only available using the Watercolors glazes on the Scraffito designs. Two colors are used in the Polywash technique; the contrasting underglaze which recedes into the carved line and the overglaze which covers the entire surface of the tile. The 8 underglazes are shown below: Golden, Brown, Thyme, Mushroom, Silver, Indigo, Charcoal and India Ink. You may use any of our existing Watercolors for...

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