Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation. speaks to a scary common client question: can natural stone can be hand-picked? “If you are ordering marble, limestone, or any natural stone, be prepared to go with flow. . ” For Washington D.C. Prepare for Prep-Work.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Here, Virginia-based firms Thorsen Construction and Southern Kitchens teamed up with Architectural Ceramics to design a kitchen space that features a ceramic tile with a playful feel. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz.

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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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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. Aristocrat.

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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. Ancient Stone. Or really, two large format field tiles, and two mosaics.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we heart hexagons. ″ and 6″ mosaics. Kiss Dip Hexagon Collection, available through Architectural Ceramics. Kiss Dip Hexagon Collection, available through Architectural Ceramics. To view even more field sizes, mosaics and trims from the collection, download our Data Sheet here.

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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. Hexagons are popular as a mesh-mounted mosaic or as a larger field tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

“Our existing designs are a fleet of Panoramic products that provide ‘the visuals and style of natural stone slabs with the performance of porcelain tile’,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab, Dal-Tile LLC. Gamma (natural stone) Gamma is the richness of natural stone in an array of shapes and sizes.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The following 10 tile trends of 2024 are summarized in alphabetical order: Architectonic: With tile being a historically integral part of buildings, it is no surprise that architecture is a muse for tile manufacturers. Exquisitely colored and perfectly sized aggregates give these designs a handcrafted concrete look and feel.

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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. AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. Candango Collection. See you soon!

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Architectural Ceramics hopes you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. Let’s hope you’re on Santa’s nice list and get this honed natural stone tile instead of a honed lump of charcoal. This glazed porcelain is made to look like natural stone. Happy Holidays!

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash. ACI’s Estrella Grande oval shell mosaic. Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. Drysdale also used the floral mosaic.

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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. We all know the phrase, bigger is better. But, what if you’re not big on space? Focus on a Feature.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

And as manufacturers work toward producing tiles that look and feel like natural stone, high-definition marble prints are now paired with low-relief veining for realistic marble looks. Trompe l’oeil Italian manufacturers are producing a range of mind-blowing optical illusions on porcelain.

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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. To view our full Silk Stone Collection, including field sizes, mosaics and trims, download a Datasheet here.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2022

Echoing the soft, matte look and feel of cement tile, these new mosaic stone-inspired encaustics set in porcelain reflect a variety of cultures and architectural influences. Bring the spirit of handmade tile into your space with Encaustic Echoes. Pop Culture.

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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. Just like natural travertine tile would have a range of color variation, our porcelain does the same.

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

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2019

If you haven’t already guessed, at Architectural Ceramics, we can’t help but think of winter whites. “In this case, I covered everything in tile; some like the floor, was large format tile, while the walls were clad in both subway-sized Thassos and mosaic marble tile, keeping it fresh and light. Related Links.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 11, 2019

The Natural Stone Show 2019 will run at ExCel London from 30th April to 2nd May. This year’s Natural Stone Show will be joined at ExCeL, London, by a new sister show: Hard Surfaces. Hard Surfaces 2019 will run alongside The Natural Stone Show 2019. Mosaic installation by Gary Drostle. More at: [link].

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

After more than 30 years, Coverings continues to be the pre-eminent event for the global ceramic tile and natural stone industry as well as the pinnacle for product innovations and trends,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards. Another Best in Show award was given to SICIS, The Art Mosaic Factory (Hall B, Booth 4087), for its wide range of mosaic offerings that paint a spectrum of design possibilities.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 29, 2019

In particular, a notable contribution from this mosaic artist is present in Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in California. The ground floor is, naturally, the home of the California seashore. Crab and mussels mosaic. Shoal of mackerel mosaic. Tide pool mosaic. Tide pool mosaic stairway wrap.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Our stock wood-look porcelain Copper Rowe , in Tronco Natural; 2. mosaic, in Buoy shape, Harbor Blue; 3. Namibia mosaic, in Crescent shape, White Sand; 7. Stone mosaic Triangolo in a blend of six stones; 5. Onyx natural stone field tile. Wood mosaic Arras Marrom ; 2.Handmade

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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. Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Skyline Shift is architecturally structured yet carefully balanced with the organic shift of new technologies. Serene Stria captures perfectly imperfect beauty as lush texture and subtle striation merge for natural comfort. Framework Mosaic. Multi-size and multi-shape porcelain mosaic | 4 colors. Eden Mosaic.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design. Coverings Social Media.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design. Coverings Social Media.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one. In the shower, the small-scale hexagon marble mosaic tile wraps from the vertical accent wall onto the wall above the shower ledge. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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Architectural Ceramics

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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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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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 16, 2019

Architectural Ceramics: Your clients often juggle project types like hospitality, healthcare, and corporate offices. Calacatta Chablis Collection in the 4″ hexagon natural stone mosaic. Since we have over 100,000 products, what would you choose as one of your favorite tile collections?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

Commercial Stone Design: Redefining the Classic Brownstone. Architecture Design Collaborative. Residential Stone Design, Small: Lux Modern Master Suite. Residential Stone Design, Large: One Man’s Home is Another Man’s Castle. Custom Mosaic Creations, Inc. Artisan Installation: Hand Cut Octopus Mosaic.

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Realstone

JUNE 23, 2023

What are the Best Uses of Stacked Stone Introduction to Stacked Stone Stacked stone , an architectural material used for centuries, can provide a timeless, rustic , modern , funky, or retro look to any design project. Stone offers many design choices. Troy MI 48083. Kerry, Jen, and the rest of the team.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Architectural Ceramic’s Baltimore Showroom Manager, Loren Tomas, created a mood board inspired by a hot Starbucks Chai Latte. We hope you get inspired for your next tile project: Photo: Chai Latte inspiration, compliments of Loren Tomas for Architectural Ceramics. Looking for texture through natural stone?

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