Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Porcelains too, can be made with a uniform look or to mimic veining found in natural stone. Tiles with this rating show a dramatic range in color and or texture.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

Let’s kill two trendy birds with one stone: an accent wall in a chevron mosaic. Photo: Master bath designed by Chase Builders, photo via AC on Houzz. The master bath, designed by Chase Builders , is a trendy yet timeless space. The tile mosaic that grabs your attention, is AC’s Suite series, in the color Mica.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s largest and premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has unveiled the top tile trends for 2024 in celebration of National Tile Day, which takes place February 23. Exquisitely colored and perfectly sized aggregates give these designs a handcrafted concrete look and feel.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The powder room, also known as a small guest bath or half bath, is usually located near a home or apartment’s entrance and consists of a toilet and sink. Most half bath spaces are small and basic, but they don’t have to be. If you entertain often, your guests will most likely use your half bath.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash. ACI’s Estrella Grande oval shell mosaic. Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. Drysdale also used the floral mosaic.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2024

The ultimate winner in this category will be announced by the judges at the upcoming Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2024 being held here in February. KBIS recognizes the industry “trailblazers” as being behind the most cutting-edge and innovative products in the kitchen and bath industry.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. A mosaic sheet in Thassos marble from AC’s Candango Collection. AC’s Weathered Wood Collection, featuring the color Blanc.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

The Hexa Collection from Garden State Tile is available in 5 contemporary glossy colors to create standout spaces on vertical applications. . Garden State Tile Glazed Porcelain Mosaics. Today, that same hexagon trend is being revived into modern bathroom designs with porcelain mosaics in traditional neutral color palettes.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

When considering large-format square field tile, common sizes are: 12″x12″, 18″x18″, and 24″x24″ Decorative or square accent tiles are most commonly seen in 4″x4″ or 6″x6″ Lastly, square mosaics are often mesh-mounted in a 1″x1″ or 2″x2″ size.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

The color red, for example, can represent Fire. The dark brown color not only reminds us of rich soil from the ground, but it brings stability and balance to the design by grounding the space. Like sunlight dancing off the ocean’s surface, the tile’s watery effect and light green color promote serenity in the space.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

After more than 30 years, Coverings continues to be the pre-eminent event for the global ceramic tile and natural stone industry as well as the pinnacle for product innovations and trends,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. Habana , a new collection from CEVICA S.L.,

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How to Floor Tile

JULY 28, 2016

Just a quick post to show what some strategic light in a shower or bath can do. The color of the 4x4 Marble Natural Stone was kind of light gray with a Travertine and Marble Mosaic. The location of the design element with the window was highlighted with a curved light.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Los Angelas— Emser Tile , a leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has introduced the brand’s newest product offerings in its 2020/2021 product catalog. New Emser Tile subway designs promise bold color and interesting color variation to make a statement. Striking Surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As an opportunity to amplify the voices of designers who rarely have been given an opportunity to be heard, The Kaleidoscope Project aims to show the true colors present within the design community and create inclusive spaces that reflect a broader design narrative. For the bathroom, the team installed a mix of Crossville’s Groove Glass.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

The master bath pictured on the left, treats the oversized his and hers niches like framed pieces of artwork; while the shower space shown on the left, hides the niche in the half wall near the bench where items are easily accessible. To get the look of either shower space pictured above, look to one of AC’s many stone collections.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

“National Tile Day is an opportunity to reflect on the true impact and advancements of tile – while giving designers a chance to showcase their favorite projects,” said Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings Industry Ambassador. “We

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The classic look of a Bianco Carrara or Calacatta Gold bath is popular, and the current availability of field (in a variety of finishes and textures like honed, polished, tumbled, hand antiqued, marmo antico, brushed, etc.), moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. Calacatta Gold Master Bath.

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 10, 2016

Pebble mosaic tile is one of the most popular tile backsplashes for natural bathroom walls, kitchens and feature walls. Today’s DIY project is for those of you who want the nature inspired look of pebbles on your wall, backsplash, or floor. This can be achieved with beautiful pebble mosaic tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

One of the kitchen trends this year will be to add more color and liveliness with cheerful backsplashes, lighting and appliances. Mosaics will be popular for backsplash design, providing beautiful, eye-catching details that add elegance to an otherwise ordinary kitchen. Black is going to be on of 2015’s go-to colors in kitchen design.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Mix in tranquil hues like shades of blue, green and bronze to instantly give the room the peaceful feel of a luxury spa, along with some natural elements like wood and natural stone. Taking a luxurious bath is another easy way to feel like you’ve stepped into a spa at the Four Seasons. Introduce calm colors.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

From color trends to predictions for the future, Garden State Tile has compiled a list of professional insight from Interior Designers to get you ready for your next home project. Tara McGeehan, Philadelphia, PA: I love that design is trending more toward color again! How do you see trends in color progressing over the next few years?

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

From natural stone shower surrounds to multiple showerheads to stainless steel linear drains , the focus is on creating a more enjoyable – and memorable – shower experience. Adding natural stone, porcelain or ceramic tile can bring a sense of sophistication to bathrooms while also being simple to maintain.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2020

From color trends to predictions for the future, Garden State Tile has compiled a list of professional insight from Interior Designers to get you ready for your next home project. Tara McGeehan, Philadelphia, PA: I love that design is trending more toward color again! HOW DO YOU SEE TRENDS IN COLOR PROGRESSING OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS?

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Trendir Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2017

Materials alone range from classic ceramics to natural stone, which, in turn, includes more varieties than just marble. Contemporary colors, shapes, and materials will make your head spin in a sweet whirlwind of bathroom remodeling. Take a cue from the bath design by Flaviker. They also look sleeker and minimal.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Using digital technology, these ceramic tiles mimic the look of natural stone. The Incanto line, which combines 12 different graphics of stone, concrete, wood and marble, was also on display. Onix presented its FuseGlass 1"x1" mosaic tile which artfully combines textures and effects. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

It comes in four colors and can be used outdoors. • Baldocer (Booth 1914) is bringing digital front-and-center to its porcelain collection, spotlighting its innovative methods for adding distinctive decorative touches, such as high and low reliefs, colorations, stone and wood lookalikes, and more.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

This edition of the show did that, and more, with everything from micro-mosaics to large-format tiles. Texture was definitely a trend this year, as was the vast selection of attention-grabbing vibrant colors, or the subtle statement of shapely white tiles. Galala dimensional stone from Marmi Natural Stone.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. You cannot order a natural stone counter out of a catalog and you have to pick the slabs your counters will be made from in person. He or she will set you up with the stone youre looking for.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty. Our relief hand-painted ceramic tile Bouquet Mural includes the rope trim and looks perfect when paired with natural stone, such as travertine or granite.

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Stagetecture

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Città and Coliseum are made from Calacatta marble and pay homage to handcrafted stone while New Leaf is made from metallic glass. The mosaics are perfect for both interior and exterior surfaces. Città captures the innate beauty of natural stone. This mosaic is characterized by geometric lines which begin in a classic hex.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 24, 2013

To a one, those emails are asking questions that can be answered by clicking on the "more info" link next to a photo I posted, or theyre asking unanswerable questions such as "what color is that?" Again, judging precise color based on an internet photo is impossible, especially if its in a product photo. Please respect that.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

The tiles stony matte finish accents natural stone beautifully and you can see that Tom took the same cue. The variation found in each hand-painted tile mimics nature in that no two hand-colored leaves are exactly the same. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Unlike other types of flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone prevents frequent replacement and allows for easy cleaning without the use of toxic, high-VOC or harsh chemicals.”. Ceramic and porcelain tile, especially in the shapes and mosaic designs now available, requires highly skilled installers. “A

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Stagetecture

JUNE 29, 2015

Hex, a stone mosaic perfect for bathrooms. The latest designer tiles in the market are Shades of Gray, mosaic tiles designed by Sarah Baldwin, the founder of New Ravenna. The beautiful tiles are made from natural stone and showcase different hues of gray (hence the name). Kelp Forest, a glass mosaic.

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