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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain. Cement & Terracotta.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

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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. To browse all Architectural Ceramics has to offer, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. Hexagon: Eat your heart out.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

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From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

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This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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Indonesian Inspiration: AC’s Batik Collection

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It also works well with the warm wood-look porcelain. The tile stretches from wall to wall, doing double-duty as a backsplash behind the vanity and as an accent wall in the shower. Don’t default to Windex because you’re cleaning glass, if you have unsealed white grout, it may turn blue over time.

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‘Tis the Season for Trimming Tile Edges

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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. Here is a quick list of common tile trim types and where to use them.

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