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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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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Powder Rooms: The Jewelry Box of the Home

Garden State Tile Blog

Well believe it or not, the saying dates back all the way to eighteenth century Europe – and actually has nothing to do with your nose! The MLW Artista Miro Collection lends an old world charm with a modern twist for standout floors, walls, and backsplashes. A Room of History. Revving Up the Color. Design by Saiman Designs.

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Ceramic: State of the Industry 2022

Floor Covering News

Fuel sources and energy optimization are another major issue the industry has been working hard on in Europe for decades now. RevoTile is a porcelain tile floating floor system that installs two-times faster than traditional tile. Also, one of Daltile’s newest innovations, RevoTile, aims to provide a solution. Impacts of innovation.

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Armstrong Flooring wins three 2019 Good Design awards

Floor Covering News

Good Design covers new consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Alterna Plank with Diamond 10 technology captures the natural beauty of stone, ceramic or porcelain, while retaining warmth, absorbing sound and feeling more forgiving to your feet.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

This style is newer and more common in Europe than in the U.S. The pale celadon or sage green paint color on the vertical walls, for example, is close in color and hue to the backsplash and tub tile used on the walls. For the floors, a natural travertine or porcelain tile that looks like travertine was used. Photography by S.

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC

Tile Talk

” Herringbone Backsplash by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. Lilywork owners gain inspiration from travels, pulling ideas from architecture and cultures across Europe and the Near East. One of our favorite recently completed projects is a residential backsplash. Backsplash with 4" Field and Star+Cross Focal. at 6:00 AM.

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