Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sassuolo, Italy—During this week’s Coverings Connected event, Ceramics of Italy unveiled six top design trends for the fall -winter season. Organic hues like earthy browns, golden yellows and burgundy reds are a few autumnal examples alongside tiles with natural effects like wood and stone in a warm palette. Blue-green.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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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.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Cement Vs. Ceramic Vs. Glass Vs. Stone: Which is Best for Indoor Showers? Cement tile is enjoying a recent return to the spotlight and is one of the most sought after home materials on the market today. Ceramic tile is manufactured from clay and powdered glazes and is fired in a kiln to harden.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Custom Cement Tiles Add The Right Touch. Project Pick: Custom Cement Tile Design Adds The Right Touch This months Project Pick is from Mark and Erin C. from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. Learn How Custom Cement Tiles. Constanza Cement Tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10. Winter Mosaic.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Thanks to our wonderful clients and staff, Architectural Ceramics had just as exciting a year as the rest of the world, and we’ve decided to share it with you in our first annual BEST OF blog post! Architectural Ceramics Top 5 Products of 2015: 12×24 Onsquare Lavagna (Porcelain). 3×6 Basics Snow White (Ceramic).

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Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?" Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile and nothing more.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! For this post, I’d like to focus on cement tile specifically. Alcala cement tile in a custom colorway. The stunning Alcala cement tile pattern (pictured above) is a wonderful example of how a custom colorway created an eye-catching floor using warm colors and earth tones.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. at 6:00 AM.

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Rubble Tile

AUGUST 25, 2020

Whether we’re talking about porcelain, ceramic, metal, stone, glass, or cement tile, the core materials from which all tile design stems are from the natural world. Clay becomes ceramic and porcelain, sand is transformed into glass, metal and stone are what make up the Earth’s.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Summer Harvest Mural 8" x 23".

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). A kitchen renovation featuring a white subway tile backsplash and Living Coral cabinetry.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

Finding the Right Cement Tile Adds Personalized Touch. Avente provided both the design services and ultimately created the custom cement tile you see here! He also provided a great summary of how they decided on this tile design, the decisions he and Erin struggled with to make, and the custom design process of cement tiles.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JANUARY 29, 2022

In Season 2 of TheBuild.TV , Designer and Developer Anthony Carrino put his skills to the test with the full renovation of a 1960s stone house nestled in the Catskills Mountains. Check out the room-by-room recap of the Stone House Project featuring Garden State Tile below – and be sure to watch the full season available on YouTube.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2015

Tile is a popular choice for kitchen floors and backsplashes, so popular that even the priciest and most custom options can seem bland. Avente specializes in handcrafted tiles that are guaranteed to make your floors or backsplashes stand out from the subway tile and stone tile crowd. Handmade Cement Tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 2, 2015

During Coverings 2015, hexagons played a more sophisticated role in terms of visual and tactile significance with increased offerings in cement, encaustic, glass, porcelain, ceramic and stone. Geometric Cube A 8" Hexagon Cement Tile | Avente Tile. Mission Hexagonal Frame 8" Cement Tile | Avente Tile. Pythagoras.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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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.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 25, 2014

A timeless look, beveled tile is a current trend in ceramic tile design. Realonda York Stone adds texture to this backsplash. A mix of beveled and hydraulic cement patterns in the Tau Classic series create life and movement in this bathroom.… It adds dimension, depth and interest to a subway tile pattern.

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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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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never have seen before unless they conducted specific searches.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 28, 2017

Concrete tiles , also known as cement tiles, are popular products for both residential and commercial spaces. Cement tiles are incredibly durable and hardy, thanks to their manufacturing process. NOTE: Cement is an absorbent material, like natural stone, so it must be sealed at the end of the installation process.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Go Green with cement tiles!

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis. This is one snail I wouldnt mind having in my garden!

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. Lots of patterned tiles! This is often called a "hydraulic look."

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. You can find a preview of the 43 Spanish tile and stone manufacturers participating in the Spanish Pavilion. Illusion by Onix Mosaico.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Architectural Ceramics is without a doubt, a company full of characters. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. At Architectural Ceramics, we’re a tile company made up of caring and capable people.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The significance of Turkish ceramic tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. Turkish Ceramic Tile Develops. By the late 15th and early 16th centuries, a new period in Ottoman tile and ceramic-making had emerged in Iznik. Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Not only can it be seen on the floors and walls of Spanish churches and palaces, but ceramic tile also plays an integral role in the everyday functioning of modern homes, hospitals, educational centers, hospitality and commercial applications. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. at 6:00 AM.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. Photo: Allison Eden hand-assembling Kris Kardashian’s backsplash, image via Instagram @allisonedenstudios. We’re proud to be an American.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Spanish Cadiz Tiles for Backsplash. The Ryans, who shared these photos, chose the vibrant hand-painted Spanish Cadiz tiles to add focal points to the white tile backsplashes behind their oven and kitchen sink. Stove backsplash uses Spanish Cadiz 4"x4" & 6"x6" Tiles. Sink backsplash uses Spanish Cadiz 4"x4" Tiles.

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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.

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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. Looking for texture through natural stone?

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