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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Americans often mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day.

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Week of May 4, 2020 – Cinco de Mayo

Architectural Ceramics

Colores y Texturas de la Ciudad de México. AD100 Designer Rodman Primack Reveals his Mexico City Residence , Architectural Digest. Located in the sprawling metropolis of Mexico City, Rodman Primack’s apartment is outfitted with several eye-catching items that come together to tell a larger story. Feliz Cinco de Mayo.

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Because the percentage of people interested in horse-themed tile is slim and it’s hard to give your mother a bouquet of tile, let’s instead honor Cinco de Mayo with 5 ways to bring Mexican-inspired tile to your next project. Handmade Talavera Tile. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. clean, off-white color.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% in addition to the price of the tile.

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Week of September 14th, 2020 – Latin American Design Influences

Architectural Ceramics

However, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of warmth and hospitality brought on by warm colors and homey furniture seen inside many Latin American or Hispanic homes. The bright contrasting colors somehow create a sense of unity and invite you inside with open arms. Top Interior Designers Mexico , Brabbu Design Forces.

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Photos Make the Book (Beautiful)

Heath Ceramics

Our passion for well-made tile and well-designed installations would be incomplete if we couldn’t share images that are just as beautiful as the objects we make and see. A long-time friend and collaborator, Mariko was the natural choice for the Photography Director of our new book, Tile Makes the Room.

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