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. From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

When shopping for waterproof vinyl flooring with rigid core construction, you are likely to come across wood plastic composite (WPC) and stone plastic composite (SPC). Most mimic natural stone, but there are a few that look like wood. Grout lines : It’s impossible to prevent grout lines entirely.

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Ciao Tile

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Stain Proof by Dry Treat is an impregnating, invisible sealer that protects natural stone, pavers, concrete, brick and grout from damage caused by water, salts and oil-based stains. For both interior and exterior use, Stain Proof makes specifying stone a worry-free experience. image from wettling architecture via houzz.

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

The collection is inspired by both Havana and also the smaller, colonial towns rich in architectural beauty. Similar to natural stone, each cement tile is unique with slight color variations, the sign of an artisan-made product. These dynamic tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here. For Villa Lagoon Tile. 678.429.2369.

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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 17, 2018

Each 323-foot tower creates a vertical business campus offering impressive 360 degree views of coastal Orange County and showcasing large format tile and stone on every floor. Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, the architecture firm behind the Louvre’s iconic glass pyramid, designed the Spectrum Center’s new glass-walled, 426,000 SF towers.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year. LATICRETE International Inc.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. 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.

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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. Roma, the latest collection from Tagina S.P.A.,

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Architectural Ceramics sells several varieties of cement tile in different colors, sizes, and patterns–including custom options! Just like natural stone installations, it is recommended to dry-lay & pull pieces at random from different boxes during installation in order to achieve a better distribution and blending of the material.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Inspired by French and Spanish architecture, the Caprice June cement tile pattern by Villa Lagoon Tile is a new classic featuring alternating quatrefoils and spear-point crosses. Similar to natural stone, each cement tile is unique with slight color variations, the sign of an artisan-made product. MSRP for the tiles is $16.77

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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. Pictured: Fiandre Precious Stones Yellow Onyx. Pictured: Mediterranea Quantum Stone Essential Grey. Pictured: Fiandre Moon Maximum.

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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? MYD | architecture + design. at 6:00 AM.

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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. 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.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Tuesday, April 19, 12:00 – 1:00p.m. Featured Sessions.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

This comes as no surprise to the Architectural Services team at CUSTOM. CUSTOM Insights recently asked a few of our Architectural Consultants about why architects and specifiers rely on them and exactly how they can help. Dale RobertsA "one size fits all" approach no longer works when it comes to membranes, mortars or grouts.

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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. Pictured: Fiandre Precious Stones Yellow Onyx. Pictured: Mediterranea Quantum Stone Essential Grey. Pictured: Fiandre Moon Maximum.

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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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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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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. STONE Natural stone backsplashes have a distinctly different texture than tiles, and offer a contrast to smooth counters and cabinets.

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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. Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

Mid-America Tile, the exclusive Midwest distributor of Kerlite, recently had the opportunity to introduce this thin tile technology to the Architectural and Design community at a forum hosted by the International Masonry Institute (IMI) at their training center in Addison, Illinois.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

FloorFolio’s Coastline is an avant-garde collection designed to combine the beauty of whitewashed wood and genuine aged stone. x 48 with a smooth texture and blends high-definition patterns to create the wood and stone design. Each luxury vinyl plank is 7.25 HDPC waterproof vinyl tile.

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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. Concerns over installation specifications, crack isolation and prevention, setting materials and grouts for large tile all require more forethought than they do for smaller tile installations.

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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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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. These materials will last longer as well as boost the value of your home.

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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. Brazilian Multi-color Slate.

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Cement Style

AUGUST 13, 2019

Lively floral and geometric forms that are the hallmark of Cuban tile design marry with delicate domes, arches, and minarets that epitomized the architecture and textiles of the Ottoman Empire. Similar to natural stone, each cement tile is unique with slight color variations, the sign of an artisan-made product.

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Cement Style

AUGUST 13, 2019

Lively floral and geometric forms that are the hallmark of Cuban tile design marry with delicate domes, arches, and minarets that epitomized the architecture and textiles of the Ottoman Empire. Similar to natural stone, each cement tile is unique with slight color variations, the sign of an artisan-made product.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

A soft to the touch, contemporary, rectified tile, Urban Wood enables the installer to use smaller grout joints which not only give the new tiled area a more monolithic appearance… the smaller the grout joint, the lesser the time and expense for future cleaning. and a >0.50 www.laticrete.com.

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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. As for square mosaics, Architectural Ceramics carries a wide range of options in all material types. Losing weight. Many of us use the New Year to kick off a new exercise plan.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2018

We also went for more pattern and texture, like eye-catching or moody floral wallpapers , interesting kitchen backsplashes and colorful grout. Suddenly, you could find them in architectural shapes and mixed textures hung in new and exciting configurations. We just talked about how we started making our foray into more color.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

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. Also note that not all materials or sizes are appropriate for all applications.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Unlike other types of flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone prevents frequent replacement and allows for easy cleaning without the use of toxic, high-VOC or harsh chemicals.”. including tile, stone and other flooring.”. Continued focus on sustainability drives product choices.

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