Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Architectural Ceramics hopes you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. You’ll find golden nuggets like this and others by browsing one of our DC-metro area showrooms and speaking with our knowledgeable sales and design associates. This glazed porcelain is made to look like natural stone.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

As we enter into the New Year with high hopes and big visions in our eyes, we thought it was a great time to step back and showcase some projects Architectural Ceramics has completed over the recent years, and dwell on some of our coolest projects we were so fortunate to be able to have our name attached to. Pretty cool, right?

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MAY 29, 2019

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite.

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MAY 24, 2019

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. The 10″x30″ field size and the three patterns make the otherwise white ceramic wall tile unique.

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MAY 31, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one. The handmade, white-body ceramic tile uses a miter cut at the edges around the niche, so it can wrap seamlessly from the surface of the wall to the inside of the niche itself. Image Credit Image Credit.

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DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. For our DC-metro area client, they did just that with our Perfect Pebble shown in Java Grey.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. With our headquarters and showrooms located in the DC-metro area, we’ve been known to cheer for the the Washington Redskins or the Baltimore Ravens. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection.

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MAY 13, 2018

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. To view this, or other shell mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019

What has the look of stone, does not stain and can be installed exterior in even the harshest environments? Love the green “stone” tabletops? You no longer have to worry about the wine spilling or water ring forming on your higher-maintenance REAL stone table! Don’t forget that Architectural Ceramics is with MaterialBank.com.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

If you haven’t already guessed, at Architectural Ceramics, we can’t help but think of winter whites. That’s how DC metro-area interior designer, Mary Douglas Drysdale ‘s aesthetic is often described. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines? More Winter Whites.

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APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone.

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MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). To get this look, visit one of AC’s five showroom locations in the DC-metro area.

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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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OCTOBER 31, 2018

With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. Our CS team knows its ways around the block.

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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. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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JULY 28, 2017

Here, Architectural Ceramics highlights three projects that showcase showers in a big way. Let’s kill two trendy birds with one stone: an accent wall in a chevron mosaic. The shower accent features AC’s Brocade Collection , in the Chevron Mosaic stone mix. Going Geometric.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The football season kicks off in September and last season’s Super Bowl host stadium is a pretty impressive feat of architecture! The stone and wood touches also add to the Autumn feel of this retreat lodge. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Autumn Cabin Vibes. Fall Colors.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Architectural Ceramics is without a doubt, a company full of characters. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. We’d like to let you in on a bit of what went on. ” Community.

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APRIL 27, 2020

A New Exhibit Brings Southern California’s Modernist Homes Into the Moonlight , Architectural Digest. This early, 21 st century home was truly ahead of its time terms of Architectural design. Keep an eye out for our Astronomy stone mosaic from New Ravenna! Modern Even for the Jetsons. Stargazing in the Heartland.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Do you always shower in the early morning, when porcelain or stone tile floors are habitually cold no matter what the season? Are you a creature of habit?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

With a project name like “Panorama”, Montreal firm ACDF Architecture really went above and beyond (literally) your typical retirement home design. They purchased a flat in Georgetown, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the C&O Canal, and then began renovations with DC architect and designer Andreas Charalambous.

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OCTOBER 17, 2019

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for glass 4.9%

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. About Our Batik Collection.

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MAY 26, 2017

If you’re putting your house on the market, check out what local DC metro area real estate and home staging professionals have to say about getting ready to sell. In a market like DC, the options can be overwhelming. The natural color variation in the stone compliments the warm gray quartz counters.

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

Inside Instagram Founder Kevin Systrom’s Lake Tahoe Retreat , Architectural Digest. This cozy Annapolis home feels welcoming thanks in no small part to the natural elements like stone feature walls near the fireplace and kitchen island. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. In the 15 th century, the Parliament of James I (as in King James Bible and Elizabeth’s nephew) introduced laws to primarily build in stone , alleviating the city of rampant fires from wood construction.

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AUGUST 31, 2020

This stunningly modern lake house looks as if it belongs on the cover of Architectural Digest, yet here it is being featured in Southern Living. Check out the galley of stunning photos and try to hold back your jealousy, as you take in the wonderful architecture and admire the new, modern southern charm. The Modern Southern Charm.

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JUNE 19, 2017

How about with an appointment with Architectural Ceramics. To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Have a tile project on your hands and not sure where to start? Our associates are eager to start the creative collaboration process with you.

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JUNE 16, 2017

How about with an appointment with Architectural Ceramics. To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Have a tile project on your hands and not sure where to start? Our associates are eager to start the creative collaboration process with you.

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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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AUGUST 2, 2019

While sites like Travel.com offers suggestions of where to go with their article, the Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations , at Architectural Ceramics, we’ve come up with our own 10 cities, as well as tile collections inspired by each popular place. The dimensional ceramic tile is available in two main shapes, Elle and Tear.

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JUNE 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. AC’s rivershell oval mosaic featured in the DC Show House, design by Aidan Design. A show-stopper, here our rivershell oval white mosaic was used as a backsplash for the 2012 DC Show House. Shell Mosaics.

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation. speaks to a scary common client question: can natural stone can be hand-picked? “If you are ordering marble, limestone, or any natural stone, be prepared to go with flow. . Designer: Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design, Vendor: Architectural Ceramics, Inc.,

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AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. We just hope to see you later in one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Slate’s Natural Element.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. We offer numerous glazed ceramics in a 4″x4″ and 6″x6″ in size.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

So, until Architectural Ceramics gets an invite to visit his home, let’s check out our own client spaces that strike a cord with harmonious designs. Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui. Related Links.

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