VERDANT TILE CO.


how to place an order






Thank you for visiting Verdant Tile, I would love to Press out some tiles for you!


If you would like to proceed, may I ask that you please read through some housekeeping stuff before you place your order:


*This includes very important Shipping information

for Ceramic Tiles


*This also includes new information about Tariff/Duty/Taxes


After reading through this, if you would like to place an order follow the instructions at the bottom of the page.




What is a pressing and what is the timing?





A Pressing is essentially a studio time period where a series of Tiles get hand pressed in my custom carved plaster molds that I've created.

This takes quite a bit of time, as they dry slowly to the point of a hard cheese like consistency, before the molds release, and they can be set aside to dry.

The drying happens slowly, between three and four weeks.

The tiles are then sanded, loaded into my large oval kiln, and bisque fired very slowly.

There are two glazing sessions, as the tiles are glaze fired twice.

All in all, the tiles, depending upon the size of the order, take about six to ten weeks. Larger orders take a bit longer.



Shipping information and insurance





SHIPPING:

There are Two OPTIONS for shipping



OPTION A:

All orders are shipped with Canada Post -USPS.

INSURANCE:

Please note: Within Canada/domestically, and from Canada/Internationally--no courier offers any insurance on anything glass or ceramic, for damage or loss.

(sad but true)

So placing an order assumes confirmation that the client accepts this. I pack as well as possible for this reason, and packages become large with all the cushioning. All packages have tracking from the courier.

Nevertheless, this is the service I prefer, use most often, and have confidence in their practices.


*Verdant Tile does not assume any responsibility for the shipping once it is in the hands of the Post Office


Shipping amounts are determined as the items are being packed: they vary from shipment to shipment with dimensional weight and destination. On all orders packaging, handling and fees related to payment will apply. This means each order there is a charge for packaging materials.


OPTION B:

If you require your tiles to be insured, for any event, UPS offers a packaging service:

"Full Service Packaging by Certified Packing Experts"

They call it Pack and Ship Guarantee.

This involves the order being brought, unpacked, to UPS for them to pack the whole order and insure it.

This is VERY expensive but an option for peace of mind.

They also charge for a quote.


*Verdant Tile assumes no responsibility for UPS's packaging and shipping practices.




**All packages must be inspected within 48 hours of delivery for damage and contact me with photographs.



Customs: Tariffs / tax





For many years, Tiles and Artwork were duty free under

NAFTA/CUSMA, but this may now change.


Please check your government policies for up to date Tariffs or customs duty on ceramic hearth tiles. There has been so much chaos, that I cannot predict what it will be from day to day.

Once it has been settled, the information will be noted here.


What is a Tariff? it is also known as Duty or a Tax essentially.

It is applied when it crosses borders, at customs and requires payment at its final destination.

It is applied by the country of final destination.


***Any duty/tariff/tax is the responsibility of the customer.




to place an order:





If you have read all the housekeeping stuff pertaining to placing an order, and would like to order:


The CURRENCY is in CANADIAN FUNDS.


There is no shopping cart unfortunately so please email me with your choices and the following information:


~Tiles you would like to have made for you, including their title, size and price

~Your Name

~Address for shipping, including Zip/Postal Code

~Telephone number for the shippers.

~which option you choose for shipping (A or B)


I will respond shortly to respond to any questions you might have, and then get started on your order.


Thank you for considering adding my tilework to your Home.


Please Note:


The Tiles are all hand-pressed, handmade, and have variations in edge quality, sizing due to clay shrinkage glaze colour and application, as they are also hand painting individually.


This is part of the inherent beauty of the tiles, and is the desired look and intention.


ALL ORDERS ARE FINAL.

NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS ON ARTWORK/TILE.



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Please contact me with your order or any questions you may have
Include:

Name
Your address
City, state/pROVINCE, AND POSTAL CODE/ZIP CODE
CONTACT TELEPHONE








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Greenbank Ontario Canada





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