Architecture, Kitchen, Mosaics and Porcelain

Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature. Porcelain tile is an excellent option for commercial or residential spaces.

Porcelain

Porcelain Tile Natural Stone Stone

If Only The Road to the Final Games Were Paved in Tile

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 5, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we have wood-look porcelain tiles that you won’t want to pass up. Which of our final four wood-look porcelain tile collection picks wins you over? Here are our final four wood-look porcelain tile collection picks. In the kitchen renovation shown above, our Century Wood Collection was used.

Seattle

Seattle Porcelain Tile Mosaics

Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. Located in the southern part of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Resort Hotel has dominated its surroundings from the time it opened in 1998 with lush landscaping, classic architecture and elements, and a man-made, eight-acre lake reminiscent of Italy’s Lake Como. at 6:00 AM.

Mosaics

Mosaics Las Vegas Tile Cement

Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. These mosaics are incredibly complicated and detailed with thousands of pieces that comprise each one. Mosaics from the Cologne Cathedral.

Mosaics

Mosaics Tile Germany Cement

A Growing Trend: Matte Black Tile is Back

Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Here, we’re naming just a few of our tile collections that include a matte black ceramic, porcelain or stone. Let’s start with an Architectural Ceramic porcelain tile that offers several options: the Aristocrat Collection.

Trends

Trends Tile Cement Mosaics

Cool Kitchen Backsplashes to Whet Your Appetite

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2018

The basic function of kitchen backsplashes is to prevent water, food and other types of liquids and solids from damaging the wall behind your kitchen counters. A photo of the city’s skyline is the inspiration for this spectacular kitchen backsplash in Melbourne. However, backsplashes can be both functional and stylish.

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Backsplash Kitchen Cement New York

Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile.

Tile

Tile Marble Mosaics DC

Coverings previews 2024 tile trends

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Alena Capra, owner of Alena Capra Designs, certified master kitchen and bath designer and Coverings spokesperson, collaborated with the tile associations to forecast the 2024 tile trends. Porcelain panels panache: The world is witnessing and embracing the availability of production-ready versions of full-body porcelain panels.

Trends

Trends Tile Porcelain Natural Stone

Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace

Tile Talk

JULY 16, 2013

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile.

Mosaics

Mosaics Flooring Tile Los Angeles

Avente Tile Talk: Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup

Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. of Spanish TECHLAM® porcelain panels cover the Arena Corinthians stadium in Brazil. The tiles are TECHLAM ® NEU porcelain panels developed and. Further, Tile of Spain mentions that this "cutting-edge porcelain material is highly resistant to. kitchen backsplash.

Spain

Spain Porcelain Brazil Tile

Tile with Money in Mind

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.

Natural Stone

Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble

Avente Tile Talk: Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool

Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Along with washing the outdoor furniture, cleaning the grill for upcoming BBQs, and testing outdoor equipment, you shouldnt forget to refresh and update the look of your swimming pool with richly colored, hand-painted porcelain tiles. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. at 6:00 AM.

Porcelain

Porcelain Tile Los Angeles Outdoor

Avente Tile Talk: How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature

Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. based importers and suppliers of a wide range of quality floor and wall tiles for bathrooms, kitchens, and any area of your home you would like to improve. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile.

Mosaics

Mosaics How To Tile Los Angeles

Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain.

Outdoor

Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile

Avente Tile Talk: Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom.

Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom Showpieces. Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. Stainless Steel Mosaic Tile by Ann Sacks. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, tile backsplashes have seen an uptick in updated kitchen designs. • Mosaic tiles (stone, glass, and mixed).

Backsplash

Backsplash Kitchen Tile Mosaics

Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. ” Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash.

DC

DC Mosaics Tile Maryland

Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile.

Portugal

Portugal Ceramics Architecture Tile

Making a Statement with Shower Accent Walls

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

We know what’s hot when it comes to your main floor’s kitchen and entertaining spaces, but what about a space that is a bit more private: your bathroom. Here, Architectural Ceramics highlights three projects that showcase showers in a big way. Going Geometric. It not only provides function, but makes a stylish statement.

Bath

Bath Stone Porcelain Mosaics

Summer Blockbusters: New AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

Tile

Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash

National Kitchen & Bath Association 2019 Kitchen Design Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Kitchen Design Trends report. The report coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. kitchen design trends. The most popular kitchen design styles.

Kitchen

Kitchen Trends Bath Design

What is a Transitional Kitchen?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Transitional is the most popular kitchen design in the National Kitchen + Bath Association’s 2019 kitchen design trends. Why are transitional kitchens so popular? Freshome asked Zack and John Starck, CEO and Owner of Showcase Kitchens in Manhasset, NY, to explain the features that define a transitional kitchen.

Kitchen

Kitchen Backsplash Report Marble

Walker Zanger to bring new designs to Coverings

Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2022

Echoing the soft, matte look and feel of cement tile, these new mosaic stone-inspired encaustics set in porcelain reflect a variety of cultures and architectural influences. Bring the spirit of handmade tile into your space with Encaustic Echoes. Studio Marble Impressions.

Design

Design Marble Mosaics Porcelain

Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

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. Ceramic & Porcelain Variation. When creating clay-based ceramic or porcelain tiles, manufacturers strive for consistency or variety.

Natural Stone

Natural Stone Tile Marble Porcelain

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

Terracotta

Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath

AC Tackles Commercial & Residential Tile Projects

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection. To view our full Silk Stone Collection, including field sizes, mosaics and trims, download a Datasheet here. Alright coach, let’s put in porcelain.

Baltimore

Baltimore Tile Natural Stone Porcelain

‘Tis the Season for Trimming Tile Edges

Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

Tile

Tile Marble Ceramics Porcelain

Coverings releases 2023 product previews

Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

The following is a select preview of the newest tile and stone products Coverings 2023 exhibitors will be featuring: Astrum Porcelain Tiles , by Ceramiche Supergres, is a porcelain stoneware tile collection inspired by one of the most widely used materials in architecture: travertine. Habana , a new collection from CEVICA S.L.,

Products

Products Mosaics Porcelain Natural Stone

Summer Blockbusters: New AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

Tile

Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash

Avente Tile Talk: Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash

Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. A recent kitchen remodel in Quebec used Cuban Cement tiles. I have to compliment you on this beautiful kitchen design. Learn what you need to know before installing a cement tile kitchen backsplash. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems.

Backsplash

Backsplash Cement Kitchen Tile

Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

Tile

Tile Design Porcelain Terracotta

The Art of Ceramics: Innovations with Tile of Spain

Kitchens for Living

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Last week Artful Kitchens hit the road again for a mini-trip to my hometown, Miami. Mingling before the big Tile of Spain event held at the Miami Architectural & Design Center. Mingling before the big Tile of Spain event held at the Miami Architectural & Design Center. I was not disappointed! Can you blame me?

Spain

Spain Czech Republic Ceramics Miami

Dwell on Design 2014 – Show Preview

JG Kitchens

JUNE 17, 2014

I’ll be walking the Dwell on Design exhibit hall floor with Gold Notes’ Architectural Adviser, Dean Larkin, AIA. Ultra-thin 1/8″ inch porcelain tile (Photo Courtesy: Classic Tile and Mosaic). I’ve attended this massive West Coast design conference several times, and been a panelist twice.

San Diego

San Diego Los Angeles Tampa Design

Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry.

Tile

Tile Design Mosaics Ceramics

Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Islamic tile were oftentimes manufactured in a star pattern where they were organized into a complex mosaic. It is the mosaics of the 15th century C.E. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile.

Tile

Tile Los Angeles Design Mosaics

Avente Tile Talk: Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile.

Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. You’ll find that these installations show some wear; but, they are a great tribute to both Los Angeles architecture and the classic forms they honor. Architecture captures the mood of the times.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Tile Design California

Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

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. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui.

Tile

Tile Quarry Marble Natural Stone

Avente Tile Talk: Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. Image via Studio H Landscape Architecture. kitchen backsplash.

Tile

Tile Cement Design Painted

Avente Tile Talk: Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Where to use Fragments Fragments are designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat. kitchen tile.

Cement

Cement Tile Mosaics Los Angeles

Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs: From Antiquity to Tomorrow

Tile Talk

JULY 30, 2013

In my last blog article, I wrote about the mosaic tile floors of Fishborne Roman Palace in Sussex, England. Unlike the Roman rulers, most of us do not have the time or money to have elaborate tile mosaics fashioned for our floors. Joanne Bradley takes an interest in architecture through the ages. kitchen backsplash.

Cement

Cement Tile Mosaics Design

A Latte Love: Fall Tile Inspiration

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Architectural Ceramic’s Baltimore Showroom Manager, Loren Tomas, created a mood board inspired by a hot Starbucks Chai Latte. We hope you get inspired for your next tile project: Photo: Chai Latte inspiration, compliments of Loren Tomas for Architectural Ceramics. For a bit of shimmer, try using our arabesque shaped glass tile.

Tile

Tile Marble Ceramics Porcelain

Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Image via: www.IslamicArts.org.

Iran

Iran Tile Los Angeles Mosaics

Avente Tile Talk: Pavers, Tiles and Fountains: Mediterranean.

Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

A mosaic could be created using smaller, brightly colored stones, tiles, and gravel. Getty Villa Mosaic in East Garden. Labels: ceramic tile design , fountain tile , garden design , Mediterranean garden , mosaic tile , paver tiles , pool tile , rustic cement tile pavers , Spanish tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile.

Tile

Tile Los Angeles Mosaics Cement

Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. • 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. • Casalgrande Padana SpA (Booth 4700) is showing Architecture and Bios.

Kitchen

Kitchen Design Mosaics Porcelain

Avente Tile Talk: Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen

Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen. The email started like this and included several photos: "Attached are some closeups of the tiles as I installed them in our kitchen. View of the Kitchen. Here are a few posts devoted to tile floor accents and kitchen backsplashes using our hand-painted ceramic tiles.

Tile

Tile Kitchen Backsplash Cement

Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

If Only The Road to the Final Games Were Paved in Tile

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Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

A Growing Trend: Matte Black Tile is Back

Cool Kitchen Backsplashes to Whet Your Appetite

Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Coverings previews 2024 tile trends

Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace

Avente Tile Talk: Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup

Tile with Money in Mind

Avente Tile Talk: Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool

Avente Tile Talk: How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature

Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Avente Tile Talk: Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom.

Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

Making a Statement with Shower Accent Walls

Summer Blockbusters: New AC Tile Collections

National Kitchen & Bath Association 2019 Kitchen Design Trends

What is a Transitional Kitchen?

Walker Zanger to bring new designs to Coverings

Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

April Showers Bring May Flowers

AC Tackles Commercial & Residential Tile Projects

‘Tis the Season for Trimming Tile Edges

Coverings releases 2023 product previews

Summer Blockbusters: New AC Tile Collections

Avente Tile Talk: Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash

Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie

The Art of Ceramics: Innovations with Tile of Spain

Dwell on Design 2014 – Show Preview

Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Avente Tile Talk: Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile.

Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

Avente Tile Talk: Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

Avente Tile Talk: Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips

Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs: From Antiquity to Tomorrow

A Latte Love: Fall Tile Inspiration

Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

Avente Tile Talk: Pavers, Tiles and Fountains: Mediterranean.

Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Avente Tile Talk: Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen

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