Chiseled Rectangles

Words: Bronzella Cleveland
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Chiseled Rectangles from Creative Mines

Chiseled Rectangles from Creative Mines offer a new perspective on masonry veneer. They are available in five distinctive colors. For example, the Sandollar Craft Chiseled Rectangle’s (pictured) overall pale sand color has hints of ivory-white and sun washed taupe. These large, square-edged rectangles have a deeply pitted, randomly patterned surface. Each piece is 10” high and 20” long with an average thickness of 1.125”. Other colors in the line consist of Biscuit, Bluestone, Jute, and Knapsack.

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