Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Tiles are hand-crafted by pouring colored cement into a mold. Terracotta.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

To reference this information later, download a Printable PDF here. AC’s Genesis Collection in the color Avio; image via architecturalceramics.com. The various colors, sizes and finishes are great. The color is a perfect warm beige with grey undertones; and the texture looks real and feels so nice under your feet.

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Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Ceramics 145

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting.

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StoneDimensions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Stones of North America is a comprehensive iPad® app that gives design and construction professionals quick, easy access to detailed information about natural stones quarried in North America. The app features natural stones from more than 100 quarries in North America.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Understanding Faux Stone Definition and Components Faux stone, often referred to as manufactured stone veneer is part of a category of stones called Masonry Veneer. Faux stone, as the name suggests, is a manufactured alternative to natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. She was instrumental in her company donating stone to multiple Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

The color red, for example, can represent Fire. The dark brown color not only reminds us of rich soil from the ground, but it brings stability and balance to the design by grounding the space. Like sunlight dancing off the ocean’s surface, the tile’s watery effect and light green color promote serenity in the space.

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