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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Opportunity for natural stone has always been in kitchen and bath. By Megan Salzano.

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Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

We all spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking in front of our backsplash. Here are a few beautiful examples of how opting for a material other than a 3″x6″ white subway tile can take your backsplash from a sweet and simple ceramic to something a bit more savory and show-stopping. Thanksgiving.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

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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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. At AC, we have a soft spot this hard-surface natural stone dimensional tile that mixes warm texture with cool sophistication. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Trick or Treat: Trade Tips for a Sweet Install

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation. speaks to a scary common client question: can natural stone can be hand-picked? “If you are ordering marble, limestone, or any natural stone, be prepared to go with flow. ” For Washington D.C.

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Tile with Money in Mind

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. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles.

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Daltile peel-and-stick mosaics strike a chord with consumers

Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Dallas, Texas—As consumers are more frequently engaging in home improvement projects while homebound during COVID-19, Daltile’s new “peel-and-stick” mosaics are enjoying strong sales, according to the company. These easy-to-install natural stone mosaic sheets are especially designed for the DIY customer.”

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5 Ways to Wear White After Memorial Day

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

Using white marble in a space, like putting on a pair of pointy-toed heels, is always a timeless choice. AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. A mosaic sheet in Thassos marble from AC’s Candango Collection. A mosaic sheet in Thassos marble from AC’s Candango Collection.

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Subtle Seaside Style: Tile Inspiration & Collections With a Soft Touch

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Pictured above, the Vihara Collection was used as a backsplash. A show-stopper, here our rivershell oval white mosaic was used as a backsplash for the 2012 DC Show House. Designed just over 5 years ago by Aidan Design , the kitchen and backsplash are still timeless instead of trendy. The Sea Glass Collection.

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AC Tackles Commercial & Residential Tile Projects

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The desk is beautifully clad in a neutral and natural stone look-a-like material from our Slim Slab Collection. Natural Stone: Residential use wins over commercial use when it comes to natural stone. Here, our client used the material for their kitchen backsplash.

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Baltimore Tile Natural Stone Porcelain

Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

A kitchen renovation featuring a white subway tile backsplash and Living Coral cabinetry. This matte porcelain tile, made to look like honed marble, has an elegant look without the maintenance that natural stone requires. This brought the PANTONE Color Institute to this year’s selection: Living Coral.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. Related Links.

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Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile

A Growing Trend: Matte Black Tile is Back

Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In the month of November, we’re thankful for Thanksgiving feasts, Black Friday sales, and the ‘Movember’ trend where men grow a mustache to bring awareness to men’s health. For this kitchen backsplash, AC’s Aristocrat Collection was used in the Anthracite Strip mosaic in a matte black and cream.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

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 learn more about this collection, read our blog entry, It’s Only Natural: AC’s Glass Tile Collection.

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

For MSI, the indoor/outdoor trend has been a priority for some time now, but the company has officially launched—along with several product lines—a new display designed to help the dealer make that indoor/outdoor sale at Coverings 2022. “We Anatolia has launched a new natural stone collection that is set to feature 300 SKUs.

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Indonesian Inspiration: AC’s Batik Collection

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. Here, AC’s Naturals Collection in the 6″x12″ field and the color Cotton, makes a simple statement. For a bold blue hue, try either pattern in the Indigo color. Care & Maintenance.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. It allows for an almost seamless look.

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Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. ” Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash.

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Surge: AC’s Glass-Inspired Ceramic

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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Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas

Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These can be made from various materials, including glass, porcelain, or natural stone. It is created by embedding pieces of marble, quartz, granite, glass, or other suitable materials in a cementitious binder or a resinous matrix. Stone, with its elegance, is often the go-to choice, seamlessly blending with any design language.

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Decorative Kitchen Tile Stone

Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas

Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These can be made from various materials, including glass, porcelain, or natural stone. It is created by embedding pieces of marble, quartz, granite, glass, or other suitable materials in a cementitious binder or a resinous matrix. Stone, with its elegance, is often the go-to choice, seamlessly blending with any design language.

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Decorative Kitchen Tile Stone

Exclusive! Houzz 2019 Kitchen Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 31, 2019

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Countertops and backsplashes are popular materials to replace. The main reason homeowners renovate is to replace the countertops, backsplash and sink(s). Shades of gray in the cabinets, backsplash, ceiling and floors. The 2019 U.S.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

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. Italy: Most people likely think of marble before ceramic tile when they hear the name Italy. clean, off-white color. glossy finish.

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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Trick or Treat: Trade Tips for a Sweet Install

Tile with Money in Mind

Daltile peel-and-stick mosaics strike a chord with consumers

5 Ways to Wear White After Memorial Day

Subtle Seaside Style: Tile Inspiration & Collections With a Soft Touch

AC Tackles Commercial & Residential Tile Projects

Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

A Growing Trend: Matte Black Tile is Back

Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Indonesian Inspiration: AC’s Batik Collection

Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Surge: AC’s Glass-Inspired Ceramic

Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas

Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas

Exclusive! Houzz 2019 Kitchen Trends

Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

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