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. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. We offer numerous glazed ceramics in a 4″x4″ and 6″x6″ in size.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. This blog post may give you a few ideas now that we hope blossom into a bathroom renovation with us in the future. From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.

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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. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 1, 2018

If you still aren’t sure check out our previous blog post by interior designer Clare Phillips who has used grey throughout her stunning new build home. The wall and floor tiles are available in White, Beige, Grey and Mocha, with a co-ordinating faux mosaic decor tile for each colour.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Glass mosaics that look like marble. Architectural Ceramics carries our Sugar and Truffle Collections in recycled glass.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Grey has been seen splashed across all of the interior design magazines and blogs this summer, and it looks like it’s set to last with several shades of grey featuring with Pantones Spring 2015 Colour Report. Craqueles Liso Gris Ceramic Tiles. Grey Mosaics. Read on for some ideas on incorporating grey into your home.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Ceramica Gomez (Booth 4939), Zante: Zante introduces textures and reliefs which turn ceramic tile into works of art, spanning weathered, high-gloss, volumetric, rugged and embossed finishes. Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 3025), METROBRICK®: The METROBRICK Fast Ship offering features six new blends added to the product line for 2019.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. Both begin their life cycles as natural elements.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Give your kitchen a modern makeover with a ceramic hexagon backsplash. Garden State Tile Glazed Porcelain Mosaics. Hexagon mosaics made a big entrance into the interior design world in the 1900s, mainly installed on bathroom floors to promote better slip resistance thanks to close grout lines that provide a firm grip.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. Our CS team knows its ways around the block.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Fragments is a colorful mosaic accent collection of patterned cement tile re-purposed from the cement tile factory.s Each piece, which is first cut into a square or rectangular tessera, is then carefully chosen on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Spring Mosaic. Summer Mosaic.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Finally, in celebration of the 10th year of its SpectraLock Grout product, Laticrete conducted an in-booth promotion where the works of extremely talented mosaic artists were displayed. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle. ceramic tile.

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Making Tile Modern

DECEMBER 12, 2012

We were recently asked {again} by a customer for some helpful tips on keeping grout bright and sparkling clean. Who wants dirty grout? If the reviews don’t convince enough to purchase this for your home – specifically for grout – maybe I will. :).

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Cement tile is different in many respects than its more ubiquitous cousin, ceramic tile. Here are the first three: Use a very narrow grout line when installing cement tiles. Place cement tiles as close together as possible to create a very thin grout line. We recommend a 1/16” grout joint. Click Here to Download!

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Where to use Fragments Fragments are designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat. ceramic tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Take a look at a few porcelain collections, offered with Architectural Ceramics, that feature in-stock and special order options. If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone?

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Then the additional layers of tile are added, let to sit overnight and the grout is applied. The grout is applied and then smoothed over as an initial cleanup with a damp sponge and allowed to sit again overnight. Labels: ceramic tile , glass tile , Grout , installation , thin set. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JUNE 23, 2014

They even vary a great deal in their sizes, ranging from exceptionally small mosaic tiles to larger ceramic tiles that measure one square foot each. For instance, kitchen tiles such as large ceramic tiles that feature deep grout can sometimes be a problem. Search This Blog and Beyond. Posted by Paul Anater.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

The next step of course is the grout or is it? Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. This way, after you apply the grout, it will be easier to clean off the slate and wont stain them. Labels: Ditra , Grout , Schluter , Slate tile , thin-set. Search This Blog & Beyond. ceramic tile.

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Garden State Tile Blog

AUGUST 27, 2020

Inspired by the classic hexagon silhouette, the elongated shape is available in a variety of sizes and colors from carrara look mosaics to vibrant 2”x10” offerings and beyond. Since this seamless option features no grout lines, only the slab captures the eye for a full-impact effect in the kitchen. Large Format Slabs. Pops of Color.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 31, 2017

Liven up your space with colorful patterns and mosaic designs, and add durability and efficiency to your kitchen with cement backsplash tiles. Thinset (not ceramic tile adhesive). Grout (light colored). Grout float. Grout release (or use Penetrating Sealer) for cement or concrete tiles. Step 8: Apply the Grout.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Love Downtown YMCA in Wichita, KS, contains more than 50,000 square feet of mosaic and large format tile. The facility features large format porcelain tile on its lobby floor, ceramic and porcelain tiles throughout the building and porcelain mosaics in its pools, whirlpool and steam room. The new Robert D.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

When compared to ceramic, glass or stone tile, cement tile are the best tiles for showers. Ceramic tiles tend to be less durable, glass tiles become very slippery when wet, and natural stone is absorbent and will be damaged over time. A larger tile (larger than mosaic tiles) will help reduce your cleaning time. Sources: [link].

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

In the meantime, here’s one of Architectural Ceramic’s own collections: Naturals. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. Want monthly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. Finally, polished tile are usually easier to install because grout doesnt stick to the slightly smoother surface. In general, a grout release is not required for polished tiles. Search This Blog & Beyond. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Heres a great example of a pinwheel tile pattern that pairs glazed ceramic dots with large ceramic tiles in a matte finish. Decorative 1" ceramic tiles, referred to as dots, can be paired with 4" plain white tile. Decorative 1" ceramic tile dots are paired here with 4" plain blue tile. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Together with this seasonal change, our collection of Leaf Imprint Ceramic Tiles offers the perfect companion to all that nature offers. Ceramic and Cement Tile Prices will Increase. Due to increases in our costs, we must raise the price on many of our hand painted ceramic and cement tiles. Mosaic Madness. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

This classic Spanish colonial tile body in a Moorish design is seamlessly translated into a square body cement tile with the option of different colors including a faux grout line. Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. Search This Blog & Beyond. ceramic tile.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 8, 2024

To up the cool factor, Bennett selected a black grout. Ossidiana is part of the Forma wall and tile collection from GST that features an array of full-body porcelain stoneware tile, white-body, glazed ceramic wall tile, and glazed stoneware wall tiles in-spired by cements and resins. Bar Back Wall FORMA OCEANO TESS.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar – 2013 [Revised] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current. There is an open PINS on this standard because a group of technical experts is working on possible revisions to section 3.6 Metal lathe or approved alternate).

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

If you follow this blog, you know theres nothing I like better than sharing a tile installation photo from our customers! They explain, "Here is another aspect of our tile project that might have interest for your blog readers. Ceramic Tile Projects from Avente Customers. Search This Blog & Beyond. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Here are two great examples of the hand-painted Malibu ceramic tiles we offer: Malibu Catalina and Malibu Zeteca. As a retailer for handmade cement and ceramic tile products, weve seen many positives with Pinterest, including new business leads. Provide additional grout lines that improve slip resistance. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

“I realized the layering of pattern, texture and color I wanted could best be achieved in the ceramic arts.” In promoting your creations, and to help gain greater exposure, which digital platforms do you use (Blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, etc.)? Search This Blog & Beyond. ceramic tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

LATICRETE hosts mosaic auction at Total Solutions Plus. LATICRETE has announced a joint auction with CTDA, NTCA, TCAA and TCNA for 12 world-class mosaic pieces to be held at the 2013 Total Solutions Plus event in Bonita Springs, FL this October. www.laticrete.com. Educational Booklet for Sound Control.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

After returning from Coverings 2012 , I was so ecstatic about the use of color in the tile I saw that I couldnt wait to get home so I could blog about it (see Tile Trends from Coverings 2012 ). Search This Blog & Beyond. ceramic tile. My Blog List. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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