Architecture, Download, Porcelain and Stone

Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature. Porcelain tile is an excellent option for commercial or residential spaces.

Porcelain

Porcelain Tile Natural Stone Stone

Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

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.

Natural Stone

Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble

5 Ways to Wear White After Memorial Day

Architectural Ceramics

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 collection, shown above, features a dimensional mosaic in three natural stone marble choices: Thassos (pictured), Crema and Grigio.

Marble

Marble Porcelain Ceramics Natural Stone

March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. With that said, please use this chart as a guideline for each type of tile material we offer at Architectural Ceramics.

Natural Stone

Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Ceramics

AC Tackles Commercial & Residential Tile Projects

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. The desk is beautifully clad in a neutral and natural stone look-a-like material from our Slim Slab Collection. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection. Want to see more commercial projects?

Baltimore

Baltimore Tile Natural Stone Porcelain

If Only The Road to the Final Games Were Paved in Tile

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 5, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we have wood-look porcelain tiles that you won’t want to pass up. With trade shows, like the upcoming Coverings 2019: The Global Tile & Stone Experience , we’re always looking to recruit new tile collections to round out our roster. Century Wood. Enigma Legno Collection. Wood Replica.

Seattle

Seattle Porcelain Tile Mosaics

Penny Round Tile Inspiration to Fill Your Home Renovation Idea Bank

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 12, 2019

If you plan to use your refund on a home renovation project, then Architectural Ceramics is here to fill your idea bank with inspiration. From ceramic to porcelain and glass to marble, you’re sure to find something that fits your style and your wallet. To follow AC on Instagram, find us at @architecturalceramics.

Mosaics

Mosaics Natural Stone Marble Tile

4 Ways to Think Big with Tile in Small Bathrooms

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Heck, at Architectural Ceramics, we wrote a blog about it featuring our large-format tile. Ati Williams, real estate entrepreneur and owner of DC Home Buzz , partnered with Architectural Ceramics on this powder room feature wall. To view the full Batik Collection, visit our Product Page or download a Data Sheet here.

DC

DC Tile Porcelain Bath

Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

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. Cement & Terracotta.

Outdoor

Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile

Design Trends: Going for Gold

Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Architectural Ceramics hopes you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. For more installation photos visit the Dakota Product Page of our website, or download a Data Sheet here. To see more color and size options, download a Shinju Catalogue here. This glazed porcelain is made to look like natural stone.

Trends

Trends Design Natural Stone Turkey

10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

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.

Tile

Tile Natural Stone New York Miami

Sealed with a Kiss: Hexagon Kiss Dipped Tile

Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we heart hexagons. From ceramic and porcelain to glass and marble, we have plenty of hexagon types to choose from. The Kiss Dip Hexagon, is a hand-made porcelain with several features that will make your heart flutter: available in 3.5″ About the Kiss Dip Hexagon Collection. frost resistant.

Tile

Tile Natural Stone Porcelain Ceramics

5 AC Tile Collections with a Fall Feeling

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Whether it’s the collection’s name or color palette, Architectural Ceramics is getting into the seasonal spirit with tile that is fit for fall. AC’s Atlas Collection, a slate-look porcelain in the color Slate Multicolor. Porcelain tile is known for being tough. Fall is all about pumpkin spice. Autumn Park.

Tile

Tile Porcelain Mosaics Ceramics

Tile Tour: A Master Bathroom Decked in White

Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2019

If you haven’t already guessed, at Architectural Ceramics, we can’t help but think of winter whites. Browse featured collections on our website using the Stone Products filter, where you’re able to sort by size, color and more. To view more, visit our Product Page or download a Data Sheet here.

Decking

Decking Marble Tile Mosaics

A Growing Trend: Matte Black Tile is Back

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.

Trends

Trends Tile Cement Mosaics

Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

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. Download a data sheet here of our Basics Collection. All porcelains are ceramic, but not all ceramics are porcelain.

Ceramics

Ceramics Netherlands Tile France

Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

Architectural Ceramics

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). Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines? Join our newsletter here.?.

Colors

Colors Trends Design Cement

Avoid Spooky Tile Situations with Advice from AC’s Customer Service Team

Architectural Ceramics

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.

Tile

Tile Natural Stone Porcelain Ceramics

Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used. To view more color options from the Wood Replica Collection, download a Data Sheet here.

DC

DC Mosaics Tile Maryland

Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

Architectural Ceramics

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.

Tile

Tile Quarry Marble Natural Stone

Some Like It Hot: In-Floor Heating Options

Architectural Ceramics

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? Download a Strata Heat Data Sheet here.

Flooring

Flooring System Grout Maryland

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online, “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course. This course is designed both for the architect and arch rep to teach them how to write a proper tile and stone specification.

Ceramics

Ceramics Tile San Diego Training

Indonesian Inspiration: AC’s Batik Collection

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. Download a data sheet here of our Batik Collection. 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.

Marble

Marble Ceramics Architecture Wisconsin

What’s New Right Now? Kerabond™T, Tile of Spain gets ready for Cersaie, and LATICRETE wins an award

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

“The Kerabond T / Keralastic two-component mortar system provides superior bond strength, improved deflection characteristics and the ability to bond to porcelain tiles, plywood and other difficult-to-bond-to substrates,” said Brian Pistulka, Business Manager for the MAPEI Tile & Stone Installation Systems line. www.mapei.com.

Spain

Spain System Tile Ceramics

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5 Ways to Wear White After Memorial Day

March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

AC Tackles Commercial & Residential Tile Projects

If Only The Road to the Final Games Were Paved in Tile

Penny Round Tile Inspiration to Fill Your Home Renovation Idea Bank

4 Ways to Think Big with Tile in Small Bathrooms

Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Design Trends: Going for Gold

10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Sealed with a Kiss: Hexagon Kiss Dipped Tile

5 AC Tile Collections with a Fall Feeling

Tile Tour: A Master Bathroom Decked in White

A Growing Trend: Matte Black Tile is Back

Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

Avoid Spooky Tile Situations with Advice from AC’s Customer Service Team

Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

Some Like It Hot: In-Floor Heating Options

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online, “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated

Indonesian Inspiration: AC’s Batik Collection

What’s New Right Now? Kerabond™T, Tile of Spain gets ready for Cersaie, and LATICRETE wins an award

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