Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7%

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile. This homes entry is cheerfully decorated to welcome Christmas guests. If you haven’t already joined, Pinterest has served us with great inspiration for holiday foods and decoration ideas. Avente Tiles Christmas and Winter Pinterest board. Lets Talk Tile. Avente Tile Talk.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. We were buying both ceramic tile and pavers from Ukraine. For ceramic tile, a lot of clay used to come from Ukraine. India has a problem, Turkey.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 15, 2019

His showroom revealed a host of treasures, filled with stone and tile of all kinds and all designs. The Haveli range came about shortly after this meeting, after a sparked imagination moved into ceramics. Predominantly warm, earthy shades are used and the distressed finish gives the tiles the illusion of age. Neisha Crosland.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 15, 2019

His showroom revealed a host of treasures, filled with stone and tile of all kinds and all designs. The Haveli range came about shortly after this meeting, after a sparked imagination moved into ceramics. Predominantly warm, earthy shades are used and the distressed finish gives the tiles the illusion of age. Neisha Crosland.

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