Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

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. Porcelain: This hard-wearing glazed porcelain tile from our Kiln & Penny Collection is a stoneware tile made to look like ceramic.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Take a look through some of the coolest game rooms we’ve seen, and notice the detail, such as the backsplash featured above. It goes to show something as simple as having an elegant backsplash can really elevate the design scheme, of course the room itself is already stunning but the backsplash is the glue behind it all.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 17, 2019

PPG Paint has announced their 2020 Color of the Year – Chinese Porcelain. Pair it with a solid neutral like our Prime hexagon tiles for a kitchen backsplash or bath that pops. The plentiful natural light from the 37th floor of the Pelli Clarke Pelli Salesforce Tower doesn’t hurt either. WeWork at Salesforce Tower.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the ground up, we’ll see what goes under and over shower floors and walls. Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options. Had enough talk about what goes behind the floor and walls of a shower? Underneath It All.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain. Here is a quick list of common tile trim types and where to use them.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. A trait of porcelain tile, for example, is its durability. As a result, a great feature of porcelain tile is that it makes an excellent flooring option in commercial and residential spaces. It’s easy to apply that to tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The calming bathroom above is a great example of how to use a decorative tile on the walls, complemented by a plank porcelain field tile on the floor. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. Make sure ample table and floor lamps create appropriate overhead and task lighting.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

JUNE 23, 2014

Whether it’s for the floor, backsplash, or countertop, tiles can help enhance the overall aesthetic of the space. For the flooring , many kitchens have hardwood or porcelain tiles that resemble wood. Glass tiles are often used for backsplashes —mosaic is a popular pattern. Custom Kitchen Design in MD, DC & VA.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

It also works well with the warm wood-look porcelain. The tile stretches from wall to wall, doing double-duty as a backsplash behind the vanity and as an accent wall in the shower. Local DC-metro area design firm, Aidan Design , allows for the backsplash to act as a seamless transition from horizontal to vertical surfaces.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 11, 2011

Country Kitchen Walls and Floors. Not one particular type of floor complements a country kitchen. Try tiled, laminate or wood flooring – the options are numerous! As for colors, a wide variety works well for your country kitchen walls and floors. How about checkered backsplash or bricks on part of the wall?

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain. Cement & Terracotta.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Keeping the look traditional in this DC-area home meant weaving together various shades of warm and cool-toned marbles. From the large format marble tile, borders, and moldings on the walls, to the marble mosaics on the floor, this bathroom makes us feel like we’re in an Italian villa. Contractor: Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile. To browse all Architectural Ceramics has to offer, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. Hexagon: Eat your heart out.

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