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“House in Puntiró”: A Harmony of Form, Material and Typography

Tile of Spain USA

Perched atop a steep property that rises above the Bay of Palma in Puntiró, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, is a striking residence that redefines the relationship between architecture and local typography. Porcelain and glazed tiles take center stage, both indoors and outdoors.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature. Porcelain tile is an excellent option for commercial or residential spaces.

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Why External Porcelain Paving is a Safer Choice for Your Patio

The London Tile Co.

have made sure that all our external porcelain paving tiles have a minimum R11 slip resistance rating. PorcelPave engineered porcelain is extremely strong and hard-wearing. This natural yet durable stone look is perfect for a range of architectural and landscaping projects. See our full range of outdoor porcelain tiles here.

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Twin Cities Tile Spotlight: Porcelain Inspired by Ancient Architectural Traditions

Rubble Tile

We often find inspiration from the architecture and design of past eras and civilizations. With that in mind, Mediterranea has designed two porcelain tile collections that evoke the timeworn stone look of ancient Egypt and ancient Babylon. These collections, Giza and Babylon, portray the uniquely.

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Ceramics Supporting the New Reality: Healthcare Sector Architecture

Tile of Spain USA

Double-thickness porcelain tiles and technical porcelain offer notable features that include great chemical and mechanical resistance, high anti-slip ratings and minimal maintenance are an excellent choice for hospitals, laboratories, clinics and sectors where cleanliness and durability are prime concerns.

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Paving with Porcelain

Architectural Ceramics

February 2016 – Rockville, MD – Twice as thick as most tiles, Garden 2cm is one of Architectural Ceramic ‘s first outdoor pavers. GARDEN 2CM HAS ALL THE BENEFITS OF PORCELAIN PLUS…. Temporary venue space for restaurants, events, and conferences. Seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces. High traffic areas.

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Alluring & Durable Porcelain Tile with the Timeless Charm of Metal

Rubble Tile

Yet like natural stone, the metals we use for our architecture and everyday items come from the earth. Milestone’s designers infused a timeworn metallic look to their latest porcelain tile offering, Element. When we think of metals, we often picture steel structures and skyscrapers.