Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. Natural Stone.

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Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Ceramics 145

The Perfect Bath

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Rarely do I see a fireplace using directional stone and one that is so bold. The gray and white marble, called Zephyr, is quarried in Turkey. Rather than just face the firebox with a ubiquitous stone, this installation shows how slabs have been layered for a simple but architectural installation.

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Stone Quarry Turkey Marble 74

The London Tile Co.

JULY 26, 2019

Much more scratch resistant than natural stone or concrete. Contemporary selection of colours and designs. Stunning stone effect with a realistic silver-grey travertine effect, Athena Silver is perfect for adding a natural look to patios. PorcelPave engineered porcelain is extremely strong and hard-wearing.

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Porcelain Outdoor Quarry Travertine 187

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Natural Stone Tile Marble Porcelain 165

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Designers of commercial spaces like hospitality, use porcelain tile because it often has a higher coefficient of friction. Ancient Stone. Go big or go home. OK, we’d love to go through your home. Aristocrat.

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Porcelain Tile Natural Stone Stone 182

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone.

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Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble 157

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

So, until Architectural Ceramics gets an invite to visit his home, let’s check out our own client spaces that strike a cord with harmonious designs. Harmonious spaces incorporate design principles like those of Feng Shui. Using metal in a design represents logic and intelligence. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui.

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Tile Quarry Marble Natural Stone 167

How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? After it is mined or quarried it is cut into slabs and one side is finished. This Natural stone has some of the traits of Marble Tile being very soft and can be difficult to work with because it is brittle. Nor would I suggest Marble.

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Travertine Croatia Natural Stone Grout 127

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales.

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Germany Brazil Bath Natural Stone 140

StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter. The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities.

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Natural Stone Stone Quarry Sealants 40

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2014

Image Via: Palm Design Group. As people add more organically-farmed whole foods into their diets and start to DIY chemical-free versions of household products, taking a similar approach to interior design is the next logical step. Read on to find out why you should work natural materials into your design. You’re missing out.

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Design Interior Design Marble Quarry 112

StoneDimensions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

The word ‘marble’ is derived from the Greek word for ‘shining stone’, aptly describing this masonry dream, which was highly regarded and often used by master painter and sculptor, Michaelangelo. A beautiful natural mineral, marble was the fundamental construction material in Greek architecture for 3 400 years.

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Marble Greece Design New York City 45

Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

The Gambini Tile on Time brand prides itself on delivering contemporary style and design. Offering a very wide variety of formats, together with a wide range of tile types, colours, surfaces and decors, Gambini aims to be a reliable source for architects and interior designers seeking a cutting=edge look. Nextone by Ceramiche Lea.

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Italy Atlanta Quarry Ceramics 49

Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. Social Media Training.

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Kitchen Design Mosaics Porcelain 76

StoneDimensions

OCTOBER 7, 2014

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Field telephone, email, and website generated inquires from members, non-members, architects, interior designers, engineers, etc regarding stone origin, properties, quarrying, fabrication, handling, installation, maintenance, and restoration. Assist with MIA Accreditation site inspections.

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Software Quarry Ohio Stone 65

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 2, 2015

Situated on the banks of the Hudson River, in Saugerties, New York, USA, RiverBanks House by Foz Design was especially design as a week-end family escape. A you step inside, more surprises await.

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New York Quarry Decking Architecture 40

Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Houzz.com started out just a couple of years ago and has since grown into one of the go to places on the internet for designers and Architects to show their work. He or she will set you up with the stone youre looking for. Social Media Training.

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Kitchen Design Natural Stone Bath 90

Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 24, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. I know this because I designed this display. Similarly, natural stone patterns dont have formal names. A stone labeled Crema Bordeaux today looks nothing like the same stone from the same quarry in Brazil five years ago.

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Kitchen Design Bath Interior Design 55

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 8, 2015

Paint is a versatile medium that can do so much for your overall design without breaking your budget. The best accent walls highlight an architectural feature or frame a well-considered collection of artwork. Whether you prefer a bold, vibrant vibe or something more relaxing and mellow, your living room should be as unique as you are.

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Painted Quarry Marble Colors 40

Kitchen and Residential Design

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Get a design theme going here. There is an extraordinary new product where you can simply refinish the countertops you already have, by yourself, and make them look just like they came from the depths of some remote Amazon, rainforest quarry. Kitchen and Residential Design The application process is not that hard at all.

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Kitchen Quarry Marble Painted 41

StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

We’ve even seen the manmade quartz aggregate products referred to as “quartzite” The geology sections of the MIA’s Dimension Stone Design Manual (DSDM) are quite well written, and below is what the DSDM explains about quartz-based stones: Sandstone is a nonmetamorphic sedimentary stone.

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Stone Cement Quarry Products 40