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. What size fits you best? Losing weight.

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Tile Marble Mosaics DC 170

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. “We do art on glass, I don’t consider it tile” — Allison Eden, of Allison Eden Studios. . We’re proud to be an American.

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America Tile Mosaics Oregon 188

Granada Tile

APRIL 14, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. What Does Encaustic Mean? Are Cement Tiles Truly Encaustic?

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Cement Tile Ceramics Backsplash 100

Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Are you confused by all of the different tile material options? In fact, many people are unsure about which type of tile will work best for their project. Don’t worry, Granada Tile is here to make the process easy and help you find the perfect tile for your next remodel project. You’re not alone!

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Tile Kitchen Design Cement 100

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. 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.

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Natural Stone Tile Marble Porcelain 165

Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. ACI employees filled out tile brackets and the results are in. ACI employees filled out tile brackets and the results are in. Tile Stats By Type.

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Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Ceramics 145

Granada Tile

MARCH 9, 2017

What color scheme should you choose? What about lighting? Steam shower? Good thing it’s the time of year when the shelter magazines round up the best bathroom trends of the year. Patterned tile and bold color are front and center! And handmade cement tiles are definitely the way to go. Faucet design?

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Trends Cement Grout Colors 100

Tile Excellence

JANUARY 28, 2013

Inside shower benches wood Or concrete block. I ask you what would you rather have inside your shower Wood or concrete?Seems concrete block is the only way to go when a bench is built inside a shower. concrete block is the only way to go when a bench is built inside a shower. Tile Excellence. Newer Post.

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Tile Sales Flooring Design 133

Tile Excellence

MARCH 30, 2014

Rip out a tub and walk in a shower! Rip out a tub and walk in a shower! Removing a Tub and installing a walk in shower is not as hard as it sounds. Define your shower area with 3 2 by 4 wood studs nailed on top of each other and screwed into the floor to create the curb. entire shower prepped with Hardi board.

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Marble Tile Flooring Meeting 124

Granada Tile

AUGUST 28, 2017

There’s a variety of products landscape designers and contractors use to create structures, and it’s up to you to decide which is the best for your vision, your budget, and your top priorities. Cement Tiles for Outdoor Spaces. Cement tiles are quickly becoming the next “must have” trend in the home and garden world.

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Outdoor Cement Flooring Tile 100

Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

This blog post was written by Steam Showers Inc. Please visit Steam Shower Inc ‘s website for more information. What if I told you that your dark, little-used basement could become the most popular part of your home? So, the first element you should look at is the type of flooring that would work best.

Cement 100

Cement Tile Flooring Colors 100

Tile Excellence

AUGUST 17, 2011

copper shower pan vs rubber membrane to dry in shower pans??? I always want to give my customers and blog followers the best advice on the most economical yet highest quality tile related installations. The most costly repair Is the leaky walk in shower pan,Which can sometimes be in excess of $500.

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Tile Flooring Sales Products 133

Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Today I’ve got the scoop on what’s trending in the bath. Kohler’s new Sterling Ensemble Shower and Freestanding Seat. This is designed to replace a standard 60″X32″ shower/tub to allow aging in place without moving walls. Something a bit different but with a subway tile vibe by Florida Tile.

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Trends Bath Painted Florida 100

Garden State Tile Blog

MARCH 31, 2021

One of the most frequently asked questions throughout the building and renovation process is, “What is the best option for floors?”. Porcelain tile can be used virtually anywhere – floors, walls, showers, outdoors – and the list continues. To see all of Garden State Tile’s porcelain tile options, click here.

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Porcelain Flooring Interior Design Tile 69

Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Cement tiles are many things, but the one thing they’re not is overrated. If you think cement tiles are only popular now because of their beautiful designs and celebrity designer praise, think again. There are many reasons why cement tiles are such great products for a variety of places and come with many advantages.

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Cement Tile Outdoor Sealants 100

Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

Cement tiles are the latest must-haves in home and commercial décor and are influencing a design shift that embraces color and pattern versus solid neutrals (think plain subway tile). While still trending from 2016, cement tiles are traditional building materials that have been popular for centuries. Keep reading!

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Cement Tile Standards Ceramics 100

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Further, by using our Spanish Paver Tiles, youll feel good knowing your choice is also good for the environment. Like what you see?

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Cement Tile Flooring Design 157

Time2Design

JANUARY 6, 2013

Blogging from my IPAD during #BlogTourCGN. Well situation number one ~ Good news I am able to upload a photo, bad news I am not able to select a photo from my IPAD folder of pictures, only able to get pictures from my existing blog photos, from Picassa Web Photos and from my phone or a URL.ARGH! What we do. Let me try that. ~a

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Las Vegas Outdoor Germany Interior Design 45

Tile Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

for best wet area tile. ins. ": I have a question about handicapped accessible shower- how. much do the joists below the shower need to be carved out? Floor was 2 inches below the grade of the existing shower floor but it was. made by raising the outside floor 2 inches not lowering inside the shower??

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Tile Flooring Sales Design 100

Tile Excellence

AUGUST 17, 2011

ask chris": copper shower pan vs rubber membrane to dry in sho. ask chris": copper shower pan vs rubber membrane to dry in sho. : "I always want to give my customers and blog followers the best advice on the most economical yet highest quality tile related installations.". Chris, Tile Excellence. August (3).

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Tile Sales Flooring Design 124

Tile Excellence

MAY 6, 2012

ceramic tile repairs floor tile replacment and shower regrouts. Tile repairs are a very specialized service and its hard to get tile contractors interested in small sometimes difficult detailed repairs.The trick to these repairs are to remove and replace the cracked or broken materials without it being obvious its been repaired.To

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Tile Ceramics Grout Adhesive 100

Granada Tile

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Choosing the right size tile goes much farther beyond what will fit in a space. There may be standard sizes for certain applications and tile sizes that are commonly used in different places. Choosing Tile Relative to the Space. Start by measuring your space to be tiled by the length and width of the floor or wall.

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How To Tile Grout Mosaics 113

Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 19, 2012

who has referred me many jobs over the last 2 years, called me to come do atub shower tile job. They were not sure what they wanted to put on their 35 sq ft bathroom floor.After completing the tub,I asked About the floor.The wife told me she didnt think they could afford tile on the floor and would have to do linoleum.

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Flooring Boston Tile Grout 113

Tile Excellence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

There are some customers out there you could never please no matter what you do for them. I realize that writing this blog today could actually hurt me and my business. But having run my business over 37 years based on honest ethical standards I decided the best way to address these. I now pick and choose the jobs I take.

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Tile Marble Grout Flooring 100

Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 1, 2012

First I have to apologize for not getting to write On the blog as much as I would like.The overwhelmingness of everyday life and pricing and then doing all of the tile jobs I have to do to make a living and get ahead is heavy. Im hardly a tech guy as a matter of fact I am very tech handicapped and can barely write this blog.

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Tile Portland System Adhesive 100

Conestoga Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

If you’re tired of the same old look in your bedroom and want to try something that will get attention, consider stone tile for your bedroom floors. Tile is a material you can feel comfortable with on your kitchen floor or backsplash, but it can just as easily ramp up the style in your sleeping area.

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Stone Flooring Tile Natural Stone 60

Granada Tile

MARCH 26, 2018

But there is a simple option for turning your backyard into one that inspires you to spend more time outside relaxing and entertaining on the patio: outdoor cement tiles. We love outdoor cement tiles because they liven up patios, decks, and more. Ways to Use Outdoor Cement Tile. Lining an outdoor shower. On a bar area.

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Outdoor Cement Colors How To 100

Building Moxie

JUNE 9, 2014

Today’s popular cork floors come as tiles or tongue & groove planks , like a wood floor. The big differences (other than look or pattern) between tile, often called parquet, and plank? Tiles are typically a glue down installation while plank is often installed as a floating floor. Thanks out to contributor Lisa M.

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Flooring New York City New York Tile 96

CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2016

CUSTOM Insights recently spoke with Artie Atkinson, ceramic foreman at Schoch Tile in Cincinnati, OH. Artie has 30-plus years of experience as a tile contractor, so we discussed the scarcity of skilled tile installers and how to prevent costly mistakes in spite of it. We all want to prevent cracks in tile or water leaks, right?

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Sealants Grout Training Meeting 75

Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Modwalls Lush glass subway tile at the lowest price ever. We’ve got some good news for you: Our best selling Lush glass subway tile collection in great colors and sizes is now at the lowest price ever. Yes- it’s the high quality gorgeous glass tile that we’ve been known for since 2005. Give us a try.

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North America Tile Backsplash America 40

Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

They will most likely be more than willing to share their expertise and help you create the best master bathroom. They will most likely be more than willing to share their expertise and help you create the best master bathroom. Invest in Your Shower or Bathtub. If you want high-quality tile and stone, we have you covered!

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Bath Backsplash Stone Tile 53

Granada Tile

JANUARY 5, 2017

According to an article in the New York Times , tiles are the new most popular trend in home décor and renovation. But not just any tile. While not a new invention, cement tile is catching the eye of homeowners and designers all across the country. Cement Tiles For The Front Yard. To download the guide, click here.

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Cement Tile Backsplash Outdoor 100

Tile Excellence

APRIL 8, 2012

backsplashes,tile installers and timelines. Just the other day I had the experience of meeting someone who had a local tile man(to remain unnamed Who I know personally) replace 6 tiles in their kitchen. The homeowner had already removed the old tile, then supplied the new tile. Tile Excellence. Newer Post.

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Backsplash Tile Meeting Grout 113

Conestoga Tile Blog

JULY 28, 2016

What does mold require in order to thrive? For bathrooms yet to be built, contractors can install impermeable waterproofing materials, like Schluter Systems’ Ditra Shower System , that can prevent water leaks to keep moisture from reaching unprepared surfaces. Run the bathroom ventilation fan during your bath or shower.

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System Bath Tile Design 56

Conestoga Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

If you’re tired of the same old look in your bedroom and want to try something that will get attention, consider stone tile for your bedroom floors. Tile is a material you can feel comfortable with on your kitchen floor or backsplash, but it can just as easily ramp up the style in your sleeping area.

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Stone Flooring Tile Natural Stone 40

Life of an Architect

AUGUST 10, 2014

I spend a lot of time in the shower, it’s where I do some of my best thinking. All I know is that 90% of the posts and presentations I have prepared over the last 4 years have come together while standing in the shower, staring at the cinnamon toast crunch colored tile patterns opposite the shower head.

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Architecture Colors Products Tile 87

Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

They will most likely be more than willing to share their expertise and help you create the best master bathroom. They will most likely be more than willing to share their expertise and help you create the best master bathroom. Invest in Your Shower or Bathtub. If you want high-quality tile and stone, we have you covered!

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Bath Backsplash Stone Tile 40