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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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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Get The Look: A Black And White Bathroom Floor

Granada Tile

Incidentally, they’re less slippery than porcelain tiles. Just check out the great outdoor spaces found all over Europe, South American and North Africa. Actually, whether in vivid colors or classic black and white, cement tiles are a great choice for a bathroom. In addition, they’re more durable.

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Armstrong Flooring wins three 2019 Good Design awards

Floor Covering News

Good Design covers new consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Alterna Plank with Diamond 10 technology captures the natural beauty of stone, ceramic or porcelain, while retaining warmth, absorbing sound and feeling more forgiving to your feet.

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Avente Tile Talk: Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers

Tile Talk

These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Project Pick: Durable, Rustic Spanish Pavers Offer Time-Tested Look. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012

Tile Talk

The centuries-old technique is believed to have originated in 9th century Mesopotamia with the desire to imitate the white porcelain wares coming from China. Over time, and with the spread of Islam, the art made its way through to Northern Africa, and to what is now known as Spain, Italy, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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Marazzi Lounge14, San Savino, and TreverkChic

ISC Surfaces

Marazzi''s newest porcelains feature linear, concrete and wood looks.

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Avente Tile Talk: Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles

Tile Talk

The geometrically inclined Arabesque pattern, part of Avente Tile ’s extensive cement tile collection, pays homage to the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used throughout Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.

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