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

Architectural Ceramics

Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed. Cement tiles are one of the most popular options for decorative areas. Tiles are hand-crafted by pouring colored cement into a mold.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Cement & Terracotta. Sorry wood-look porcelain, we’ve temporarily moved on, to cement and terracotta tile. Cement & Terracotta.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

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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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. 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. The product above is Gemma 2 from our Cement Tile collection. We love them all.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. Is it clean and classic with a simple cabinets and subway tile, or bold and graphic with high contrast cement tiles? The product shown is our hand-painted Palio 20 terracotta field. This is an easy place to add color and texture to the room.