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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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. Cement & Terracotta. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite.

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Introducing Timeless Shapes Behind the Olvera Collection

Granada Tile

Our Olvera Collection is perfect for those searching for beautiful terracotta or Saltillo clay tile. It’s hard to beat this collection, and it’s sure to last longer and look better than ceramic tiles. Unlike cement, ceramic tiles are disrupted by heavy grouting. Still, others appear like natural stone.

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Introducing the Villa Lagoon Tile Trade Program

Cement Style

Benefits of joining our professional community include: Discounts on all of our handcrafted cement tile and Zellige tiles , as well as our terrazzo tiles , terracotta , and Breeze Blocks products. More similar to natural stone than ceramic tile, cement tiles are unlike mass-produced ceramic tiles with their flat printed-on color.

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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. Often we see a decorative fire-safe paneling on the back and sides of the firebox, and sometimes we see what looks like a regular ceramic tile. Handmade tile can be even more varied due to the nature of the manufacturing process. Anatomy of the Fireplace.

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Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas

Realstone

These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. The clay or stone is shaped, glazed for a shiny finish, and then kiln-fired to harden. These tiles are typically crafted from stone then glazed , or ceramic or porcelain, with pigments added during the production process to achieve a variety of colors.

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Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas

Realstone

These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. The clay or stone is shaped, glazed for a shiny finish, and then kiln-fired to harden. These tiles are typically crafted from stone then glazed , or ceramic or porcelain, with pigments added during the production process to achieve a variety of colors.