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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Giotile

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Considered a revolutionary in architecture and design, Ponti had his roots in the ceramics industry and remained involved in ceramics throughout his working life. Also known as an important industrial designer, furniture designer, artist and publisher, Ponti is said to have revolutionized the worlds of architecture and design.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts. hand painted tile. at 6:00 AM.

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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

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Natural Stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. In the 15 th century, the Parliament of James I (as in King James Bible and Elizabeth’s nephew) introduced laws to primarily build in stone , alleviating the city of rampant fires from wood construction.

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The Perfect Bath

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Rarely do I see a fireplace using directional stone and one that is so bold. Rather than just face the firebox with a ubiquitous stone, this installation shows how slabs have been layered for a simple but architectural installation. Uncategorized Architecture Design fireplace mantle marble stone'

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 19, 2022

One of the most exciting aspects of architectural and interior design is experimentation. Tile fabricators are now able to reproduce natural materials such as marble, wood, and stone, artful interpretation of watercolor, collages and ink-wash painting, and detailed biophilic, encaustic and vintage graphics upon the surface of ceramics.

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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.

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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.

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

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 27, 2020

A New Exhibit Brings Southern California’s Modernist Homes Into the Moonlight , Architectural Digest. This early, 21 st century home was truly ahead of its time terms of Architectural design. Keep an eye out for our Astronomy stone mosaic from New Ravenna! Modern Even for the Jetsons. An Abode for Stars to Shine.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never have seen before unless they conducted specific searches.

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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 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). The cement tile base is hand-painted in a delicate shade of pink. About the PANTONE Color Institute.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Image: Earth and Water LLC Waterfall Mike Nutter of Ply Gem recommends adding a stone veneer to your fireplace. Some stone veneer products have an interlocking system that doesn’t require mortar. Also, he says stone veneer is lighter and less expensive. This natural stone slab fireplace is available in a variety of options.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Venice is a city with truly unique architecture. Between the one-of-a-kind canals, incredible historic and cultural offerings, and beautiful architecture, it’s no surprise that people will travel far and wide just to experience Venetian life for themselves. Image Via: Tripomatic. Venice is a dream destination for many.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 5, 2019

Depending on your budget, the best way to update your patio can be as easy as painting your patio floor or adding an outdoor area rug. Or you can get more involved by staining the existing concrete or adding patio tile or stone. Believe it or not, you’re seeing a woven vinyl rug that looks like stone. Image: West Elm.

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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. AC’s natural stone Perfect Pebble Collection shown in Java Grey; image via AC’s Houzz Project page.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 24, 2015

Metalicized, painted, scratched sheet metal effects turn this oxidized original into a bold, industrial choice for contemporary lofts and luxurious architectural spaces. From Olympia Tile & Stone, 1 – 2 weeks. Oxy is a porcelain tile that blurs the boundaries of fashion and function.

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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 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. Within each natural stone type, natural veining and slight variation is to be expected.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 8, 2015

One simple way to inject more personality into your living room is with a simple coat of paint. Paint is a versatile medium that can do so much for your overall design without breaking your budget. Get inspired by these living room paint ideas and transform one of the most important rooms in your home.

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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. The back-painted glass tile uses a powder technique to achieve the hand-printed effect.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Swiss company Evolution Design took on the challenge of converting a 19th-century stone church in Middleton-in-Teesdale, England, into a contemporary vacation home dubbed The Chapel. The original windows were restored; the outside trim (as well as the front door) was painted red to contrast with the stone walls.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 6, 2016

Highlighting the exterior architecture of your home might seem overwhelming, but no matter what style it is, there are lots of ways to make it shine. Image: GardenWise Color Your World As with interior architecture, one of the most cost-effective ways to change the look of your home’s exterior is through color.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

Located in the southern part of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Resort Hotel has dominated its surroundings from the time it opened in 1998 with lush landscaping, classic architecture and elements, and a man-made, eight-acre lake reminiscent of Italy’s Lake Como. With an original cost of $1.6

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Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Gorgeous sculptural free-standing tub by Clark Architectural. Kallista’s Per Se Collection allows you to personalize your faucet levers with inset stones. This collection combines a low spout architecture and crisp octagonal details for a stately yet modern design. I saw lots of new options for faucet finishes. Great idea!

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 4, 2019

You’ll need a paint brush or paint roller to use Daich’s products, but don’t let that fool you. The SpreadStone Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit is actually not paint at all. You can use the refinishing kit on laminate , wood, concrete, stone and other solid surfaces. Giani Countertop Paint Kit.

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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. Choose irregularly shaped stones for a meandering appearance, or cut modular stones for a more pulled-together look.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 24, 2016

The initial inspiration comes from the rock in Zhangjiajie, and so the architects chose to view the site as a stone full of shapes. All of the openings of the buildings follow the idea of carving from stone, where windows and roof are excavated rather than added.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic lighting, and so on, the need for a soothing environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Consider a two-tone color scheme (shown below) if youd like to pair cement tile with natural stone. Image via Studio H Landscape Architecture. hand painted tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Material Bank is the world’s largest marketplace in the architecture and design industry, providing the fastest and most powerful way to discover and sample materials. Material Bank’s digital platform also provides a method for creating digital mood boards.

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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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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products.

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