Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

DISPLAYING TILES AND PLATES

ca: EXPOSITOR DE RAJOLES I PLATS

es: EXPOSITOR DE AZULEJOS Y PLATOS

Displaying plates: there are many different types of plates in size and shape. Cover the walls with white plywood from side to side and as high as possible. When it is firmly attached, calculate where you want the plates and mark the place, hammer a nail in it at 45º and hang up the plate. This is quick and good because if you have to change the place, you just take out the nail and move it; there is no need for drilling holes, tacks or hooks

Displaying designs of four or more tiles: it is advisable not to mount or frame a tile design; this will depend on the client’s taste and where they want to put it. It is better to build up a tile support. Make a false wood wall to the height needed, give it a slight slant and at the bottom, attach a bar of wood, about 1½cm wide. This is to support the tiles when they are laid out. It must be strong, safe. This can be seen in the bottom half of the photo above.

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