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). Lines Carrera Glass Mosaic (Glass).

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 20, 2016

Join us for a book launch party to celebrate the new publication ‘ Ceramic Material Systems in Architecture and Interior Design ’. Wednesday, February 3, 2016. 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Center for Green Buildings and Cities. 20 Sumner Road. Cambridge, Massachusetts. … Continue Reading.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Pictured: AC’s Product Line: Walker Zanger, Series: Spanish Cotto. Today, homeowners and designers are crushing over Terra-cotta’s usage as a popular flooring material. When you do, don’t forget to follow Architectural Ceramics, Inc.

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Tile of Spain recently sponsored “Ceramic Solutions – Innovations Pushing Boundaries of Design” an evening of tapas, networking and a CEU discussion on the latest ceramic tile technologies and products available. The October 27, 2016 event was held at Poggenpohl Dallas Showroom in the Dallas Design District.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The online course is called the CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 22, 2017

Warp by Living Ceramics. As a Tile Addict I often stare out into the ceramic night sky to see if I can spot new stars through my tile-focussed telescope. It was in 2016 that I first came across Living Ceramics : one of the brightest additions to the ceramic tile firmament. We feel a true passion for good design.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 3, 2016

System” Originally presented at Coverings 2016 in Chicago, the talk examines ceramics’ position and use in design. The view of ceramic tile in the modern world has changed greatly over the last decade. … Continue Reading. … Continue Reading.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Here is the Best of 2017, inspired by our annual corporate meeting instead of popular products and tile trends. Architectural Ceramics is without a doubt, a company full of characters. Each play a different role or function within a design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016. Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 6, 2018

But Tile Addict, as well as covering design trends in the commercial tile world, also aims to celebrate those rare individuals who have the ability to alter our perception of what tile is, and what it can be. And this morning I woke up thinking about the work of Toni Cumella: a true ceramic visionary.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016. Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 13, 2016

January 2016 – Virginia – A Virginia couple wanted to mix their two styles, his being more modern and hers more classic, for their kitchen remodel. The outcome is a beautiful new age farmhouse design that has been highlighted on many big outlets like Houzz , and HGTV. Concrete Tile from Architectural Ceramics.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 27, 2018

If you’re a connoisseur of stunning interiors looking for a list of interior design blogs featuring beautiful cement tile images, practical advice on installing and incorporating cement tiles into residential and commercial projects and insightful tips on how to make the most of this popular material, you’ve come to the right place.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 3, 2015

Cevisama, which takes place in Spain every year, is one of the top global markets for porcelain and ceramic tile, and it’s where so many of the trends that end up in showrooms here in the U.S. You’ll also see him in the Acknowledgements of my second Taunton book, publishing in 2016! Mix & Match Trend.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

February 2016 – Rockville, MD – Twice as thick as most tiles, Garden 2cm is one of Architectural Ceramic ‘s first outdoor pavers. WHAT IS GARDEN 2CM PRODUCT USED FOR? Come into any of our 6 showrooms today to meet with a designer about your tile needs! Seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces.

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Heath Ceramics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Heath Finds: AVO From February 6 – March 31, 2016 we’re pleased to host the work of AVO in our showrooms. Rooted at the intersection of art and design, AVO’s signature hand-painted cowhide rugs juxtapose material, shape, and pattern. Come meet Brit Kleinman of AVO at Heath SF and LA, enjoy light snacks, and shop her work.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 13, 2016

January 11, 2016 – Rockville, MD – Every year, ACI talks about the best tile and events of the year, however, what we value more than any product is our people! Check out the awesome group photo of all the ACI staff at our 2016 Corporate Meeting above (or see it on our Facebook page here !)!

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

January 2016 – Rockville, MD – Tile is everywhere. Some products are trendy and edgy and others are classic staples whose popularity will outlive its owner. If you are not using your shelves for books, opt for a more intricate design. Visit your local Architectural Ceramics showroom for endless custom possibilities.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

And that’s how we felt about working with our long-time friends, Melina and Dodd Raissnia of Peace Industry , San Francisco’s beloved maker of modern felted soft goods, who’ve designed a capsule collection of rugs, baskets and ottomans just for us. The couple rallied and eventually found new production facilities in Turkey.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Top decorating trends in 2016 and 2017 involve homeowners reinventing the way they think about the various spaces in their home. The modern age of design gives us both, along with a myriad of options to choose from for a completely customizable experience. There are so many designs, shapes, sizes, and colors to choose from.

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Ceramics of Italy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The signatures of Laminam CEO Mr Alberto Selmi and Roma Tile President Mr Shigeru Matsushita represent the next step in the partnership between the two companies, which since 2011 has allowed the Italian brand to quickly become a leading player in the ceramic surfaces market in Japan. – Alberto Selmi , CEO, Laminam SpA .

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Mosaicos

DECEMBER 29, 2015

This post is about ceramic tiles of the famous Mosaicos Nolla factory. The exhibition is open until the 6th of January 2016. Together with his father-in-law and two other merchants, he also owned "La Industrial Valenciana", a company that produced glazed tiles and other construction ceramics, like bricks and roof tiles.

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Ceramics of Italy

MAY 29, 2018

Rilievi , the CEDIT collection designed by Zaven , has received the NYCxDESIGN Award; the prestigious recognition presented by Interior Design magazine and by ICFF that gathers and rewards the best design achievements every year. The selection of the winning projects was made by an international jury.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 17, 2021

The twelfth Grand Prix award welcomes architecture projects completed between January 2016 and December 2021 that have used Casalgrande Padana porcelain stoneware slabs for floor and/or wall coverings in any area of public or private construction, whether indoors or outdoors, new build or renovation. www.casalgrandepadana.it.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

Florida, August 2016 – Before and afters are such a fun part of design, reminiscing the old and celebrating the new. Architectural Ceramics was my top choice for tile because I really love the new trend of wood lookalike porcelain. By Christina Ginn, Vice President of Product and Marketing at Architectural Ceramics, Inc.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

It’s that time of year when we are thinking about what we want to accomplish in 2016. Since this style product is so up and coming there aren’t. This is one example of a brick tile that is made by extruding ceramic, which gives it that real natural handmade look. Install by Sagatov Design + Build. Black Tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Undeniable amounts of energy have been deployed throughout the past ten years to produce the most realistic, varied, textured, and creative ceramic interpretations of this building classic – so we’ve decided to take a closer look at how this ingenious creation has gone from strength to strength since 2010. Deco by Tau.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Undeniable amounts of energy have been deployed throughout the past ten years to produce the most realistic, varied, textured, and creative ceramic interpretations of this building classic – so we’ve decided to take a closer look at how this ingenious creation has gone from strength to strength since 2010. Deco by Tau.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 18, 2022

Adding yet another achievement to Lea Ceramiche’s pursuit of excellence, the Masterpiece collection designed by Ferruccio Laviani has won the “Finishes” category of the Archiproducts Design Awards 2021. L'articolo Masterpiece from Lea Ceramiche wins Archiproducts Design Award 2021 proviene da ceramica.info. www.leaceramiche.it.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

FCNews’ fourth annual Industry Disrupters issue features innovative players and thinkers who are changing the game in terms of product enhancements, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. AHF Products. Cali Floors. Disrupting through distribution. From takeover target to blazing the acquisition trail.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

But the pros know that it’s also due to a big vision, exacting attention to detail, hard work, and great design. We count ourselves lucky that we sometimes get to play a role in that vision, courtesy of the chefs, owners and designers who choose Heath tile and dinnerware for their restaurants.

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Heath Ceramics

JULY 19, 2016

Fireplace featuring LM1 Chalk-Gunmetal, designed by Lewis Schoeplein Architects. For Design Series 2: Between Form and Function in 2014, Tung created a stunning range of vase shapes with glaze experiments, including layered glazes. Photos: All Heath Ceramics except for (4) Photo: Izumi Tanaka. . Close up on LG1 Frost-Gunmetal.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

The not-so-good news is that it is becoming obvious that resilient is cannibalizing dollars from just about every other flooring category, all of which were either down slightly or significantly in both dollars and volume, with the exception of ceramic, which posted a very modest increase. in volume in 2016; 4.4% in volume in 2018.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2016

March 2016 – Rockville, MD – There are few things more exciting for designers and homeowners than being able to customize their projects exactly the way they want it! Pick a pattern and/or design. A sales designer can show you each option, including new or added colors. Get a sample. Get measurements.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 31, 2016

April 2016, Rockville, MD – Architectural Ceramics has added some very exciting new lines of tile in 2016, and we can’t wait to show it off! We’ve got several new products to tell you about below! ( ps: if you want up to the minute news on the latest products, sign up for our weekly newsletter here ! ).

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