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. Reflecting on 2017 we posed the question to ourselves, what does it mean to have character? It’s easy to apply that to tile.

Puerto Rico 150

Puerto Rico Washington Houston Ceramics 150

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida.

Stone 133

Stone Tile Porcelain Atlanta 133

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

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. Cement & Terracotta. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

Outdoor 157

Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile 157

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. Cement Vs. Ceramic Vs. Glass Vs. Stone: Which is Best for Indoor Showers? They look very similar to cement tiles but aren’t quite as durable and will exhibit signs of wear and tear more quickly.

Cement 100

Cement Tile Flooring Backsplash 100

Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2018

As well as the XXL formats and gauged porcelain panels seeking traction in the worktop market, 20mm exterior grade tiles looking to compete with traditional landscaping pavers, and the full-blown revival of small format wall and floor tiles, there are interesting developments in surface textures, colour palettes and graphic forms.

Marble 45

Marble Stone Decorative France 45