Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

The 24″x24″ backsplash tile works well behind the sink and stove. When using a natural stone tile as a backsplash, it’s important to seal it once a year. Ask an AC sales associate, and we’ll take care of making sure you have the right sealant for your tile type. Origami Field.

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Namibia Tile Natural Stone Cement 113

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

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. Here, the Tribe pattern energizes the space.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

The backsplash turns up the wow-factor by taking the tile up the wall from floor to ceiling. Tatami: Our Tatami Collection features marble mosaics with soft color and texture. One of those mosaic options, mixes in Ming Green marble. AC’s Surge Collection in the color Sand and Grey; image via architecturalceramics.com.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

From a dime-sized circle to that of a Sacagawea golden dollar coin, these varying circles in Calacatta Gold marble show off the range typical of this stone’s cream, beige and grey well. To explore more metallic tile, speak with one of our design associates in one of our five DC-metro area showroom locations. Nickel & Dimed.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

The Ivory tile, for example, blends well with the toilet and the floating white vanity’s marble countertop. AC’s Atomic Collection used as a kitchen backsplash, in the color Carbon. The kitchen backsplash shown above, features the 2-1/2″x8″ field size in the color Carbon. Related Links. “Oh geez.”

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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. Bar liners are not only available in ceramic, but glass and marble varieties as well. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With our headquarters and showrooms located in the DC-metro area, we’ve been known to cheer for the the Washington Redskins or the Baltimore Ravens. Here, our client used the material for their kitchen backsplash. The look-alike marble Slim Slab is stunning. But, did you know we tackle commercial projects as well?

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

Italy: Most people likely think of marble before ceramic tile when they hear the name Italy. The Colosseum was once clad in white marble before Emperors repurposed it for their own palaces and monuments. For some, like the DC-based firm Fajen & Brown , their client’s kitchen in Adam’s Morgan is an exercise in geometry.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

At the start of the pandemic in April, online sales of alcohol and delivery sales saw an increase of ~441% in sales – that’s a lot of cocktails! Featuring some easy and chic tips, like adding a mirror backsplash above, to getting more complex as #3 shows, there’s tips and tricks for everyone. has you covered.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Pictured above, the Vihara Collection was used as a backsplash. AC’s rivershell oval mosaic featured in the DC Show House, design by Aidan Design. A show-stopper, here our rivershell oval white mosaic was used as a backsplash for the 2012 DC Show House. The color name comes from puka shells that are white in color.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

“If you are ordering marble, limestone, or any natural stone, be prepared to go with flow. Keeping the look traditional in this DC-area home meant weaving together various shades of warm and cool-toned marbles. Tile contractor and trade professional, Gianna Vallefuoco with the Maryland-based Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Throughout historic cities in Europe, their streets are paved in cobblestones, the statues are carved in marble, and their monuments are clad in limestone. Or, go for a vein-cut marble instead of a slate with an uneven cleft. In the DC-metro area, we’re no stranger to extreme outdoor elements, like humid summers and cold winters.

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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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