Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Heck, at Architectural Ceramics, we wrote a blog about it featuring our large-format tile. For those of you looking to maximize every inch in your home, check out our tips on how to think big with tile in small bathrooms. The glass tile, from our Batik Collection , reaches from wall-to-wall and from the vanity top to the ceiling.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 23, 2015

Looking for a classic mosaic to complement your vintage-style bathroom? We are pleased to announce the arrival of marvelous mosaics that are perfect for that nouveau retro bath! Pair these with a stunning subway tile or a fabulous 4.25″x4.25″ tile to replicate a look that never goes out of style.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Let’s get the skinny on a few tile shapes and patterns, and see how clients used them. Tile Shapes & Patterns. Probably a 3″x6″ subway or a 12″x24″ field tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

While subway tile is a popular option and has it’s place, we’re here to challenge the norm. 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.

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Tile Talk

JULY 16, 2013

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. Lets Talk Tile. Avente Tile Talk.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

We’re celebrating Mom by featuring spaces and tile that have woman’s touch. 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.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Bring the natural character of honeycomb into your home with hexagon tiles ! Read on as Garden State Tile lists the top hexagon tile styles seen today, and how to incorporate this timeless trend into your own design projects. Garden State Tile Glazed Porcelain Mosaics. Retro Revival. Trendy Transitions.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. Avente Tile welcomes a new tile perspective to our blog. Our guest post is provided by Ruth Hinds on behalf of Tons of Tiles , U.K.-based A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. Use Handmade Tiles. Lets Talk Tile.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

Emser Tile has new additions to achieve that look: Brique Charcoal, Kumito Black Chevron and Passion Nero. Kumito is a timeless ceramic chevron mosaic tile that comes in two distinct colors. This chevron mosaic is the perfect accent to any wall. Passion Nero. It has a V4 shade variation rating.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 9, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Needless to say, I was thrilled when a customer from La Crescenta, CA called to order more tile. As you can see, the showy bathroom uses one of our boldest, most colorful cement tile patterns, Melilla. Melilla Cement Tile in Master Bath. Cement tile rug with warm mosaics show how well.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 21, 2014

Last week, I blogged about the top tile trends I spotted at this major US trade show for tile and stone. I was super-impressed with the ever-improving quality of wood-look tiles on display at the show. Teak look tile from Italy (Photo Courtesy: Cerdisa). I also loved the beautiful mosaics on display.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 22, 2014

Next week, I’ll be attending Coverings, North America’s top tile and stone trade show, for the first time in almost a decade. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Cevisama in 2012 and Cersaie last fall, Spain’s and Italy’s respective tile shows. Shells go elegant with Cercan Mosaic (Photo Courtesy: Coverings).

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The Perfect Bath

MAY 28, 2014

There are many elements that give a bath a ‘rustic’ composition. A rustic bath benefits from stone floors installed without any embellishments such as mosaics or contrived borders. Uncategorized Bath bathroom Bathtubs brick Fittings Fixtures Inspiration Natural Materials rustic texture Vintage Vintage Baths'

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JG Kitchens

MAY 14, 2014

I recently attended Coverings, another major tile and stone show, in Las Vegas. I was also delighted to see some good-looking tiles from Latin America. Glossy wood-look tile from Italy (Photo Courtesy: Sant’Agostino). I also saw a nice selection of colorful leaf mosaics around the show floor.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Often created using mosaic tiles, a tile rug is a great way to add interest and personality to a plain tiled floor. While this trend is nothing new, it’s more common in baths, palatial buildings and gardens. A tile rug isn’t really a rug at all, but more of a decorative design within your tiled floor.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips. Meet our newest line of cement tile: Fragments ! Its pretty easy to see that these tiny, tesserae have cement tile pedigree. Fragments Cement Tile Accent Strip. Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut.

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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. Herringbone, arabesque, chevron — Geometric tile patterns have long been in style. 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.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

Emser Tile introduced new and expanded collections designed for outdoor living environments: the pool-rated tile and glazed porcelain collections. Tile with a pool lifestyle. In the new pool-rated tile collections, blues and greens play a prominent role in color options, according to Emser. Los Angeles, Calif.—

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The Perfect Bath

MARCH 5, 2014

I simply love mosaics–from the earliest ones I’ve seen at Ephesus, Herculaneum, St. The beauty of mosaics is in the detail. I find it interesting to follow the development of scale and artistry in the earliest mosaics to those in St. The mosaics photos in this post were taken in Fall 2013 in Venice and Herculaneum.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Your options for backsplashes are wide-ranging, not only based on the materials available, but the orientation of the tiles, techniques used, and molding features. Style of Decorative Tile Backsplash: Handmade Cement Tile. Natural Stone Tile. Glass Tiles. Mosaic Tiles. Mosaic Tiles.

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The Habitus Collection

JANUARY 25, 2018

We are pleased to expand our Cork Mosaic Tile with 15 new color offerings, which include solid colors and colors mixes. Cork Mosaic Tile Solid Colors & Color Mixes are supplied on sheets and are pre-finished. Suitable for wet areas such as baths and backsplashes! The post New Colors in Cork Mosaic Tile!

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The Tile Shop

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Some great new baths from Trends Magazine: I like the way they used darker grout with the white subway tile for impact: Awesome mosaic shower: Beautiful renovated bath: Check out the mosaic tiled bench in this bath: Cool subway glass shower: Nice and serene: Last but not least:'

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Nothing says renewal like a kitchen, bath or mudroom with up-to-date tile. Subway Tiles | The allure of this classic tile is unwavering. Tried and true, this traditional wall tile shape has become timeless. Gauged Tile | An emerging trend in the last couple of years is large format porcelain panels.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. If you love tile, then you can''t miss this rare opportunity to tour a house with tiles installed in nearly every room, including some Royal Delft cloisonné decorative tiles. Falling behind the group, I caught up with them in the main bath, where there were two large murals.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors? Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties.

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The Tile Shop

JULY 7, 2011

Our tile was just featured on an episode of Bath Crashers on the DIY network. They used the Antares Porcelain tile with the Multi tumbled 1" stone mosaic. The show was entitled "Open and Accessible" and the bathroom was designed to be wheelchair accessible. Check it out:'

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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

AUGUST 24, 2018

We like surfaces, especially tiled surfaces. Let’s see how our clients’ tile renovations, whether a single room or an entire home, promote harmony by way of Feng Shui. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Kitchen Design Trends report. The report coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. Long, narrow rectangular tile, subway tile, and small tile/mosaic backsplashes provide visual impact.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom Showpieces. Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. Stainless Steel Mosaic Tile by Ann Sacks. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, tile backsplashes have seen an uptick in updated kitchen designs. • Metallic tiles.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

The field tile is 2″x6″ which is slightly skinnier than a traditional 3″x6″ subway tile. This allows for the niches to fit perfectly and avoids the need for them to be surrounded by awkward cut tile pieces. Also, it’s tempting to use a contrasting or accent tile in the back of the niches.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Creative floor tiling. Its a bit of a story to this tile project as this section of the floor has been concrete for a few years. We went to the tile store that we had purchased from here in Eleuthera and they no longer carried the same tiles that we had used so it was decision time. Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

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The Tile Shop

DECEMBER 2, 2014

His clients used the new McAlister Taupe Mosaic on their backsplash. Please click on the images to view: We also wanted to share some grey and white tile inspirations for the laundry room…my dog Gabby would LOVE this doggy bath: Gabby wants one! We were very excited to get this photo from Jarrod A. in our Deerfield, IL location.

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The Tile Shop

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Please click on the images to view: Here are some of the "Before" photos: And here are the BEAUTIFUL after photos of the Spa Bath featuring Termine Bone Porcelain on the floor, Eastern Blanco Ceramic on the walls with the Sarasota Blend Stria - the accents are Legno Luce ! Have a great day!

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