Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 13, 2016

Architectural Ceramics was honored to be able to provide the tile and design for the kitchen’s backsplash. satisfied the wife’s desire for craftsmanship and color. Concrete Tile, Photo from HGTV, Tile from Architectural Ceramics. Concrete Tile from Architectural Ceramics.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2018

The basic function of kitchen backsplashes is to prevent water, food and other types of liquids and solids from damaging the wall behind your kitchen counters. However, backsplashes can be both functional and stylish. A photo of the city’s skyline is the inspiration for this spectacular kitchen backsplash in Melbourne.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

I have the privilege of seeing many of the projects that Architectural Ceramics designers put together. I’ve noticed a major trend recently in kitchen backsplashes…stained glass (looking) mosaic tile. This is a little patchwork looking stained glass with various sizes and colors mixed in.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 3, 2021

Designing a home with ceramic tile has never been more exciting! Read on as we explore diverse uses for ceramic tile in and out of the home, you may just find some inspiration for your next project! With the advancements made in tile production, ceramics have changed the way developers approach exterior design.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

I have the privilege of seeing many of the projects that Architectural Ceramics designers put together. I’ve noticed a major trend recently in kitchen backsplashes…stained glass (looking) mosaic tile. This is a little patchwork looking stained glass with various sizes and colors mixed in.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sassuolo, Italy—During this week’s Coverings Connected event, Ceramics of Italy unveiled six top design trends for the fall -winter season. This season’s trends can be summed up in three words: natural, colorful, and playful. Coleman described the trends as follows: Autumnal.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom Showpieces. Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, tile backsplashes have seen an uptick in updated kitchen designs. • Delft patterns accented with solid white ceramic tiles. Tuesday, August 20, 2013.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2021

—Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency selected the winners of the 2021 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition here on Wednesday, July 7 at Coverings 2021 during the Ceramics of Italy press conference. Single-family Residential. Firm: Taller Ken. Project: Casa Las Vistas.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She also included this kind note: I just wanted to let you know that my project was completed and my clients are very happy with their backsplash. The color choices really stand out. Everything works together using the same color palette as the tiles. Thanks, Eugenia!

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green. Pick the right grout color.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. AC’s Adele Collection used as a kitchen floor, in the color Soul. We know a female vocalist who can do the same.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 17, 2012

We recently launched our first ceramic tile collection and we’ve been so thrilled that the majority of our customers have choose to create blends! Our 2×8 ceramic subway tiles are sold by the square foot and our customers can purchase as many square feet as they’d like.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Looking for color? Thats value!

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. To achieve a traditional Mexican look, consider using boldly colored tile in a large or small scale. When you do, don’t forget to follow Architectural Ceramics, Inc.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Literally, the flow of the veining, color variation, and natural striations will vary,” Vallefuoco says. “If you can embrace the shade variation, you know the trick !” Designer: Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design, Vendor: Architectural Ceramics, Inc., ” For Washington D.C. Prepare for Prep-Work.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. The 24″x24″ backsplash tile works well behind the sink and stove.

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Making Tile Modern

OCTOBER 18, 2013

We are so proud that our American made, Clayhaus for modwalls ceramic tile collection has inspired people across the Country to create their own backsplash blends using any of our 24 colors. The collection first started with the seven colors shown beautifully in this Cooking Light article.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. The slab, done in the color Bianco Venatino Extra, wraps the reception desk and continues on the walls of the sitting area. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection. Join our newsletter here.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

This time last year, we featured a beach blog about AC’s Naturals Collection whose soft color palette and names are inspired by nature. Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. Pictured above, the Vihara Collection was used as a backsplash.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Here, we’re naming just a few of our tile collections that include a matte black ceramic, porcelain or stone. Let’s start with an Architectural Ceramic porcelain tile that offers several options: the Aristocrat Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. Underneath It All.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. 2 colors and patterns inspired by Indonesian textiles. 2 colors and patterns inspired by Indonesian textiles. When the wax is later removed , it also leaves areas void of color [ jadibatek.com ].

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Architectural Ceramic’s Baltimore Showroom Manager, Loren Tomas, created a mood board inspired by a hot Starbucks Chai Latte. We hope you get inspired for your next tile project: Photo: Chai Latte inspiration, compliments of Loren Tomas for Architectural Ceramics. The two colors shown, are Canyon Red and Adobe.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Summer Harvest Mural 8" x 23". at 6:00 AM.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. ” Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. AC’s Adele Collection used as a kitchen floor, in the color Soul. We know a female vocalist who can do the same.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

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The Perfect Bath

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Our overwhelming enthusiasm for stone should not eclipse ceramic tile as a fabulous material for backsplashes, fireplaces, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and mudrooms. It is extraordinarily versatile, with unique palettes, easy maintenance and architecturally as well as structurally interesting.

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Making Tile Modern

MARCH 27, 2012

Please help us select the best colors for our new Rex Ray Studio Ceramic tiles. The top photo shows our Rex Ray Studio ceramic tiles in white and the bottom photo shows the 4 color families we’ve selected. Our graphic designer found a few images to help you envision these color families.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

In the meantime, here’s one of Architectural Ceramic’s own collections: Naturals. 8 colors in soft, subtle hues inspired by nature. 8 colors in soft, subtle hues inspired by nature. 3×6 field tile color options, see Data Sheet for full collection offering. About Our Naturals Collection.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 19, 2019

Architectural Ceramics is ready to hop to it, with a dozen EGG-cellent subway tile patterns that go beyond the basics. If using it as a backsplash, here the subway tile is installed parallel and perpendicular to your counter top. Depending on the color you use, the grout lines will become the focus of this pattern.

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