Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

For a complete stain-free installation, consider sealing your cement grout. Try our Marakesh Collection , an 8″x8″ cement tile with a customizable color palette. Want to learn more about cement tile? Read our blog entry Cementing the Latest in Tile Trends: Cement Tile. It’s Not Easy Being Green.

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Ceramics Cement Mosaics Marble 157

Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

This matte porcelain tile, made to look like honed marble, has an elegant look without the maintenance that natural stone requires. To get this look, visit one of AC’s five showroom locations in the DC-metro area. The cement tile base is hand-painted in a delicate shade of pink.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Your contractor will thank you for not having to pour a cement basin. Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options. Rumor has it that former President Barack Obama has a doggie washing station for his pup in his DC-area home.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone tiles are all top picks for fireplace surrounds, although we have been seeing a rise in popularity of cement tile over the last few years. If you are installing natural stone or a handmade product, variations are to be expected with veining, color, glaze saturation… even in size!

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Porcelain Mosaics Tile Grout 165

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles. The Look for Less.

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Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble 157

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. A natural red clay terra cotta tile, a machine-made ceramic, or a hand-made cement tile with a custom colorway — There is more than one way to incorporate red tile into a residential or commercial 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. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. This showstopping fireplace is sure to have guests coming in close.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. In 2017, the cement tile trend hit the design scene in a big way. Here, the bold and graphic hand-glazed cement tile that would typically be used on the floor, took on a new application as a kitchen backsplash. It’s easy to apply that to tile.

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