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Modern Water Fountain Materials

| December 15, 2010
Modern Water Fountain Materials

Most people think of stones and water when hearing the phrase “water fountain”. Naturally, these two materials still feature quite strongly in almost any water fountain, but there are also a wide range of other materials that are used to craft fountains for indoor and outdoor settings too. Consider that a contemporary water fountain can [...]

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Tuscan Vase Wall Fountain Adds a Touch of Class to Any Setting

| April 30, 2010
Tuscan Vase Wall Fountain Adds a Touch of Class to Any Setting

If you enjoy the classical and artistic look of Tuscany, you may well want to consider the Tuscan Vase Wall Fountain as an addition to your home or office. When viewed in person, the beauty and luminosity of this work of art appears completely real, right down to the way in which it captures the [...]

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What Is Lightweight Slate?

| January 19, 2010 | 0 Comments
What Is Lightweight Slate?

Slate is a very common building material for fountains. While heavier slate is wonderful for outdoor and garden fountains, however, it is somewhat impractical for indoor and wall fountains. Lightweight slate offers the same cosmetic benefits and appearance as its heavier counterpart without the weight that makes it impractical for some walls.  Typically, a lightweight [...]

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Learn About Copper Water Fountains

| January 19, 2010 | 0 Comments
Learn About Copper Water Fountains

When seeking a beautiful, long lasting fountain that offers relaxing sounds as well as aesthetic appeal, a copper fountain makes a wonderful choice. The metal itself can be designed to have a brilliant shine or to provide a wonderful antiqued look, and the acoustics on these fountains are unlike any other. Copper fountains amplify sound [...]

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Learn About Cast Stone Fountains

| January 19, 2010 | 0 Comments
Learn About Cast Stone Fountains

Cast stone is a very highly refined building stone. It is a type of concrete that is made from both fine and coarse stones including limestone, granite, quartz, marble, sand, and more. Cement and coloring pigments are also added, and the mixture is put into a mold to give it a dense texture much like [...]

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How to Choose the Right Fountain Material for Your Water Fountain

| January 19, 2010 | 0 Comments
How to Choose the Right Fountain Material for Your Water Fountain

When looking to purchase a water fountain for your home, yard, or garden, you will quickly learn that there are many building materials to choose from. While the beauty and appeal of your fountain can be one of the largest factors in the choice you make, you will also want to pay attention to the [...]

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Solid Slate vs. Lightweight Slate – What is the difference?

| January 13, 2010 | 0 Comments
Solid Slate vs. Lightweight Slate – What is the difference?

When people think of fountains they don’t often consider wall fountains, but these are actually among one of the most frequent varieties used. These can be a single panel of metal, stone, glass, or acrylic, or they can take up an entire wall. They don’t usually require special plumbing or electrical service, though many owners [...]

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Learn about Stone Water Fountains

| January 13, 2010 | 0 Comments
Learn about Stone Water Fountains

When someone hears the words stone water fountain they might automatically picture massive public fixtures or monuments covered with statuary and spraying powerful jets of water into large basins. This not the only way in which such fountains appear, and a modern home or business can also enjoy the presence of a well-made and beautiful [...]

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Learn about Stainless Steel Fountains

| January 13, 2010 | 0 Comments
Learn about Stainless Steel Fountains

When someone thinks of stainless steel they often envision an industrial or commercial-looking setting. Even a home kitchen full of stainless steel tends to look a bit more clinical and modern than a classic kitchen design. When we discuss a stainless steel fountain, however, we must abandon those typical ideas of the metal as cold [...]

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Learn about the Slate Water Fountain

| January 13, 2010 | 0 Comments
Learn about the Slate Water Fountain

The sound of water moving across stone is one of the most inspiring or relaxing imaginable. Such a sound brings to mind visions of small streams and meandering rivers, but can also drown out the noise of nearby vehicle or pedestrian traffic too. This is just one of the many reasons that people opt to [...]

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