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4 Ways to Brighten Up Your Kitchen for Spring

Architectural Ceramics

A modern and rustic farmhouse renovation, designed by Sagatov Design + Build ; cement tile backsplash from Architectural Ceramics. Backsplash Tile. 1Bright and bold, the backsplash tile grabs your attention. 3Can’t quite commit to a bright backsplash like the one pictured above? Accent Seating. Upper Cabinets.

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. The beauty in handmade or hand-painted tile is that the glaze and embellishments will vary in color. Talavera hand-painted tile, used on the risers of a staircase, adds instant drama.

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Ready for Resale: Tips on Getting Ready to Sell Your Home

Architectural Ceramics

Here, for her client’s home in Maryland, Kaplan pairs a light sand-colored backsplash with a medium-tone gray countertop. The natural veining in the 3×6 marble backsplash, purchased at AC, provides a simple accent. Because the backsplash has movement in the veining, the counters act as a quiet, solid backdrop.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

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. Handmade ceramics are often hand-painted. your handmade ceramic tile has a crackle finish, clean it the same way you would a hand-painted tile.

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The Best Choice for Bathroom Wall Tiles: Encaustic Cement Tile

Granada Tile

Encaustic tiles are not hand painted, but are poured to have the pigment placed within each tile. Whether it be a simple backsplash, a full shower interior, or the entirety of the wall space, encaustic tiles welcome in users within stunning patterns and colors. (For more information about thermal mass, visit: [link] ).

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Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

Architectural Ceramics

A kitchen renovation featuring a white subway tile backsplash and Living Coral cabinetry. A sales and design associate would be tickled pink to pull together ceramic and marble samples for you. The cement tile base is hand-painted in a delicate shade of pink. About the PANTONE Color of the Year: Living Coral 16-1546.

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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

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. Join our newsletter here.

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