Our traditional pewter is made from the following: 98% Tin, 1% Copper, and 1% Antimony, making it almost pure and suitable for detailed casting. Antimony - Stibium or antimony sulphide was roasted in an iron pot to form antimony. Discovered in the 16th. Century. Antimony whose name comes from the Greek anti plus monos - a metal not found alone, has as its symbol Sb from the latin stibium.
Cast pewter is created using vulcanized rubber moulds. Molten pewter is poured into specially prepared moulds and allowed to cool. The castings are then removed, fettled, and buffed to remove any unwanted metal.
Do SPA Pewter Accent tiles, borders, or inserts have lead in them?
No our items are 100% lead-free
Where are SPA pewter tiles manufacured?
We are a quality manufacturer, located in California, USA.
Why is pewter more costly than ceramic tiles?
Some items are design licensed, each requires hand-crafted attention, some contain more metal / heavier gauge, and others may be more finely detailed. All of these features make production more expensive, and increases their value.
Are items sold by Stone & Pewter Accents copyrighted?
Yes. Many designs sold by us are copyrighted. These designs may not be reproduced or copied without authorization.
Do your pewter items show hand-crafted and cast variations?
As with most hand-crafted work, our pewter pieces may vary slightly in shape, size, finish or capacity from one piece to the next.
Can pewter tiles be used on the back-splash of an oven or stove top area?
Our products are considered fine pewter metal, with a low melting point, (about 425 degrees Fahrenheit - 220 degrees Celsius) but pewter will melt if placed on the burner of a stove. As a backsplash, the heat should not be sufficient to cause any problems, unless your house is on fire.
After installation, is there someway to protect the pewter from tarnishing?
Lightly waxing the tiles with a paste wax will help them retain their surface appearance by protecting it from oxidation and the natural patina process
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