Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Take a look at a few porcelain collections, offered with Architectural Ceramics, that feature in-stock and special order options. Ancient Stone. Go big or go home. About Porcelain Tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

Most mimic natural stone, but there are a few that look like wood. Porcelain and ceramic tile bathroom floors. From the appearance, it’s difficult to tell porcelain and ceramic tile apart. Porcelain and ceramic are often the best tile for bathroom floors for durability and affordability. Natural stone tiles.

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Architectural Ceramics

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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How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? They simple match the color and fill it with grout then polish the surface. This Natural stone has some of the traits of Marble Tile being very soft and can be difficult to work with because it is brittle.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Outdoor patio flooring ideas run the gamut from cozy wood to elaborate natural stone motifs. Natural stone: If you’re creating a high-end patio with a luxurious feel, natural stone is tough to beat. Popular natural stone options include slate, travertine, granite, and even marble.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Architectural Ceramics

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. Natural slate on a mountainside near the Mosel River in Rhineland, Germany. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Related Links.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Both begin their life cycles as natural elements. See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. Don’t default to Windex because you’re cleaning glass, if you have unsealed white grout, it may turn blue over time. About Our Batik Collection.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Ceramica Gomez (Booth 4939), Zante: Zante introduces textures and reliefs which turn ceramic tile into works of art, spanning weathered, high-gloss, volumetric, rugged and embossed finishes. Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 3025), METROBRICK®: The METROBRICK Fast Ship offering features six new blends added to the product line for 2019.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Architectural Ceramics sells several varieties of cement tile in different colors, sizes, and patterns–including custom options! To ease the grout cleaning process during installation, seal your tile before adhering to act as a grout release. Recommended grout joint is no smaller than 1/8.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. The next step of course is the grout or is it? ceramic tile. MYD | architecture + design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

Through the sharing of case studies and industry knowledge, conversation will focus on the cross-pollination of design and particularly focus on innovations and trends in tile and stone today. Stone Trends 2016” – Vincent Marazita , Marazita & Associates; Wednesday, April 20, 9:15 – 11:15a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 8:00 – 9:15a.m.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Always the pioneers in ceramic technology, they have once again developed a porcelain tile that is sure to change the interior and exterior ambiance of the world’s architectural structures. Durable, beautiful countertops are no longer reliant on natural stone or limited colors of other man-made products.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Plus, you can always call on our team of Architectural Consultants for expert technical assistance. CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Always the pioneers in ceramic technology, they have once again developed a porcelain tile that is sure to change the interior and exterior ambiance of the world’s architectural structures. Durable, beautiful countertops are no longer reliant on natural stone or limited colors of other man-made products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. Still, large-format tile came with its own challenges, not the least of which was the weight of the material. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved!

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 8, 2015

CERAMIC TILE Given the numerous shapes, sizes and colors available, ceramic tile is probably the most versatile option (it’s also proven to be timeless). Most tile requires minimal maintenance, just be sure to seal the grout so it doesn’t get stained or absorb water.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. • Casalgrande Padana SpA (Booth 4700) is showing Architecture and Bios.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Commercially rated HDPC waterproof vinyl tile features high-definition visuals, grout-look edges with embossed texture, which are said to rival the look of ceramic tile and natural stone. The Triple Scratch Protection will be applied to most of Republic Floor products as a standard in the coming year.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

Coastal Country Kitchen featuring modwalls Ceramic 2"x 8" Subway Tile. Do some online searches on material options: ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone, and cork to name a few. Smaller tiles mean more grout joints – which can be a good thing depending on the application.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

ve been in the architecture business for 32 years, with a strong focus on residential, large-scale commercial and healthcare projects. The tremendous advancements in the evolution of porcelain and ceramic tile into larger sizes are a huge opportunity for architects, but those advancements come with increased installation complexity.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2016

If your flooring is keeping you in the past, try switching from your traditional rolled vinyl or linoleum flooring to a more resilient, timeless material — we’re talking wood, tile, or stone. In recent years, ceramic tile that mimics the look of hardwood has become popular, as well as travertine and slate.

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