Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Porcelain slabs! Porcelain slabs had a slow start but now that the installation contractors are up to speed it’s taking off. Check out are Elevated Porcelain Slabs can be fabricated down to whatever size or shape you choose! The game “host” was David Shove-Brown of //3877 , a design firm located in Washington DC.

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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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Trends Design Natural Stone Turkey 178

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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. AC’s Legend Collection in the Kuba pattern, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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Tile Natural Stone New York Miami 186

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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. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain.

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Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile 157

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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% It only impacted glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain. An influx of porcelain tile factories in the U.S.

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China Industry Tile Porcelain 184

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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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Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble 157

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one. For a specialty, handmade tile like the one used above, it’s best to come in to one of AC’s five DC-metro area showroom locations. The large-format porcelain tile, in four colorways, looks like concrete.

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Marble DC Ceramics Mosaics 160

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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. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

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Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash 170

Architectural Ceramics

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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Baltimore Tile Natural Stone Porcelain 165

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DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. Modern & Moody. Classy & Glassy.

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Tile Natural Stone DC Travertine 100

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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. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

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Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath 173

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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. Photo: AC’s Brocade Collection, featuring the Chevron Mosaic in thassos and cararra polished marble, photo via AC on Houzz. Going Geometric.

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Bath Stone Porcelain Mosaics 140

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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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Tile Marble Ceramics Porcelain 185

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Designer: Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design, Vendor: Architectural Ceramics, Inc., Keeping the look traditional in this DC-area home meant weaving together various shades of warm and cool-toned marbles. The natural stone tile selections, made with Architectural Ceramics, showcases a wide range in color and veining variation.

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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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Tile Natural Stone Porcelain Ceramics 165

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. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

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Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash 100

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

AC: Tell us a bit of background about yourself, how did you come into your current role with Architectural Ceramics? After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. What’s your favorite part about working with Architectural Ceramics? AC: Favorite tile, check. R: THE PEOPLE!

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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. Both begin their life cycles as natural elements.

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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. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui.

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