Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Dallas, Texas—Daltile’s new RevoTile was recently named a “Best Flooring Product Of The Year” in Architectural Record magazine’s annual award competition. RevoTile installs in just three easy steps: 1) Underlayment 2) Click tiles together 3) Grout. Innovative RevoTile is unique; there is nothing like it on the market.

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Architectural Ceramics

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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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. The glass looks creamy in texture and color, but can also be screen-printed to look like marble. Glass mosaics that look like marble.

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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. Nor would I suggest Marble.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Let’s start with an Architectural Ceramic porcelain tile that offers several options: the Aristocrat Collection. The dark grout ties the space together. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. This minimizes grout lines and results in a cleaner look that emphasizes the tile’s dimensional pattern. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines? Origami Field.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Bold Color: While blue remains America’s favorite color, brighter hues are on the rise, as are sophisticated blacks and dark greys as “new neutrals” – particularly in marble-inspired looks. Inspired by the aesthetic of marble veining, patterns, shades and designs, the collection is available in two 6mm sizes and four colors.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. Architectural Ceramics sells several varieties of cement tile in different colors, sizes, and patterns–including custom options! It is recommended to seal tile 24 hours after grouting & again after 72 hours.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Concrete is a ubiquitous building material that has allowed creative architectural expression since ancient times. This trend works especially well on extra-large tiles that minimize grout lines and allow the pattern to shine.”. Modernists used it to create load-bearing columns that would make their buildings appear lighter.

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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. Architectural Ceramics has several handmade ceramic tile options, from vendors like Sonoma Tilemakers or Encore Ceramics. ″ x 9.5″

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

In the meantime, here’s one of Architectural Ceramic’s own collections: Naturals. 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. It’s only natural that we all want to run for the Rehoboth beaches.

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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. When turning to Architectural Ceramics, our name let’s you know we’re a tile company. Architectural Ceramics allows 24-hours for material to be exchanged due to possible damage.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 4, 2015

The tiles in the Hispaniola Collection are made of white Portland cement, marble dust, and mineral pigments. To make each tile unique, the cement, marble and pigment mixture is poured into molds and then vibrated to remove air pockets ensuring a solid product. As the realization of Cuban-U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

Visit your local Architectural Ceramics showroom for endless custom possibilities. Architectural Ceramics Chantilly Showroom display of Cannes White Frost Glass Mosaic and a Plaque of the City Scape Glass Mosaic by Erin Adams for New Ravenna (above). Emperador Dark Marble Mosaic Tub (above). Bath Tray.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. This relatively new market segment continues to gather a head of steam – especially to reduce grouting in bathrooms and kitchen countertops. Natucer Vintage Series.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. This relatively new market segment continues to gather a head of steam – especially to reduce grouting in bathrooms and kitchen countertops. Natucer Vintage Series.

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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. Go big or go home. OK, we’d love to go through your home. About Porcelain Tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

These tiles offer superior porcelain features that are only available from natural stone or marble. Grout lines : It’s impossible to prevent grout lines entirely. Tiles need some maintenance to keep grout lines clean and mold-free. Thin-gauged floor tiles. Gauged porcelain tiles (GPT) measure 36-by-36 inches or smaller.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 15, 2020

Additional new Opus stones include patterned tiles that combine traditional Moroccan architecture with non-uniform geometrics. The premier and award-winning 20-mil Korlok Select rigid core range expands in 2020 to include stone visuals developed from marble, slate, limestone and terracotta, along with stenciled patterns.

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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. Do you dream of calacatta marble countertops but would not dare install it because of the soft nature of the stone and maintenance nightmare?

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities. The realization of this goal came on March 27, 2014 at Moscone Marble and Tile. This selection will in turn lead to optimum outcomes and customer satisfaction.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

Note the coloured grout lines. Options span elegant Supreme panels capable of reproducing the most prestigious marble, through to distinctive contemporary surfaces, such as the Hyper concrete-look tile with an ultra-realistic post-industrial mood. Hyper Slim Pack Grey by Flaviker. More at: [link].

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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. Do you dream of calacatta marble countertops but would not dare install it because of the soft nature of the stone and maintenance nightmare?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Image: Chelsea Alelier Architect Modern Marble In this all-white space, a gray on white wrapped marble countertop subtly steals attention, while dark wood flooring provides a stunning color contrast. The change from subway tile to shiplap is accentuated with black grout for a crisp look. Fresh greens bring this look to life.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 8, 2015

Most tile requires minimal maintenance, just be sure to seal the grout so it doesn’t get stained or absorb water. The material is easy to wipe clean, doesn’t require grout and will last forever. An alternative to using smaller, stacked stones is to continue the same granite or marble used for the countertops all the way up the wall.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

My father worked for Franciscan Tile for 30 years, and then purchased their San Diego location, renaming it Southwestern Ceramic Tile and Marble Company. Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects.

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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. I hope to see in Orlando!

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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. HDPC waterproof vinyl tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 29, 2015

Due to frequent use and the resulting wear and tear, bathrooms tend to start breaking down after about 20 years, whether that’s a perpetually leaky faucet or crumbling grout or chipping tiles (or all three). In that regard, choose quartz instead of marble and make sure glass shower doors are treated with anti-spotting agents.

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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. Throughout historic cities in Europe, their streets are paved in cobblestones, the statues are carved in marble, and their monuments are clad in limestone. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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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. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2016

While outdated kitchens may have the inconvenient tile-and-grout or cheap vinyl for workspace, the variety of countertop surfaces options out there today are endless. Modernize your countertops Your countertops also get a large portion of real estate in your kitchen.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2015

Stone Kitchen Flooring There’s a great variety of stone flooring available including the most popular marble, travertine and slate. For ease of maintenance, install tiles with grout lines that are as small as possible. Cons: Grout lines may be difficult to keep clean, dropped items like glassware and dishes will likely shatter.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2020

I thought if I made the water mixture whiter and painted ALL the grout lines, it might look better. We hired a carpenter to panel the fireplace, and I used marble tiles around the surround and painted everything SW Snowbound. Everyone told me it looked fab and begged me to stop. But it bothered me. Every single day. And it did.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Popular natural stone options include slate, travertine, granite, and even marble. Consider adding a sealant to protect the tile from wear and the grout from cracking. Choose irregularly shaped stones for a meandering appearance, or cut modular stones for a more pulled-together look.

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

This tile is great, it adds really nice texture without seeing any grout joints. The slab was a little more money, but worth it to my clients who dont like grout lines. Oh and yes I took out the tired marble surround and replaced it with the travertine tile I used in the floor of his kitchen to tie it all in. Album art. (1).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 6, 2018

Image: Elle Decor UK This bathroom may be traditional, but the combination of marble with lighter blue walls and cabinets feels updated and modern. Image: Deirdre Eagles Design Rich blue bathrooms Designers grouted the honeycomb-pattern blue tiles in a contrasting ivory to accentuate the geometric pattern.

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