Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. The walls, for example, feature a subtle silver-green paint, while the upholstery brings in a warm texture and tone.

Tile 100

Tile Natural Stone DC Travertine 100

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.

Cement 100

Cement Dominican Republic Cuba Tile 100

Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Ceramic tiles are made with clay and are painted with a glaze to create the colorful patterns.

Cement 100

Cement Terracotta Tile Colombia 100

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The color layer is made from a mixture of the following: White Portland cement. Marble dust. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. The color layer of handmade cement tiles is about 1/8" thick. Silica sand.

Cement 158

Cement Dominican Republic Tile Los Angeles 158