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Metal Effect

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Metal effect refers to faux treatments that simulate the appearance of actual metal in materials such as paint, ceramic or laminate surfaces, and wallcoverings. In textiles, metal effects are created by incorporating metallic yarns such as Lurex.

Metal Effect by Artistic Tile
Photography Courtesy of Artistic Tile

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