Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Because we are in the business of selling tile however, we want to know how you feel about a cool, up-and-coming trend: dimensional tile. Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

Namibia 113

Namibia Tile Natural Stone Cement 113

Cement Style

JULY 3, 2018

We at Villa Lagoon Tile are all aflutter about the current issue of HGTV Magazine. In this July/August 2018 edition, you will be sure to spot the hippest little mid-century pad that just so happens to rock our cement tile! is the 10ft long kitchen peninsula dressed in our Solid “Seaside Blue” Hexagonal Cement Tile.

Cement 66

Cement Tile Flooring San Diego 66

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room.

Tile 170

Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash 170

Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Bringing Blue to your Tile Design. Use navy subway tiles to add visual weight to a space. Cement tiles are another top interior design trend for 2020. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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Colors DC Mosaics Interior Design 233

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 15, 2019

The standard go-to for laying tile is usually a one third offset or stacked pattern using one size of tile. If you don’t mind getting a bit creative, you can create a beautiful and organic look by using multiple sizes of tiles. A simple one or two tile pattern creates a more structured look.

DC 153

DC Grout Outdoor Cement 153

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired.

Terracotta 113

Terracotta Quarry Design Cement 113

Cement Style

MARCH 31, 2016

Where Great Taste Begins… We spotted a few of our cement tiles while flipping through the March 2016 issue of Bon Appetit. In fact, your likely to find our cement tile wherever you find amazing food or is it the other way around… you decide. Talia Twilight Cement Tile — Belcampo Meat Co.,

Cement 40

Cement Miami Tile Baltimore 40

Cement Style

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Several of his 25 DC-area restaurants are located in the city’s two major airports. The cement tile featured in this project was “ Tulips Sebring ” (formerly known as “Roseton”), often available for in-stock, but always available for direct-production. Cement Tile Installations Design and Style'

France 65

France Cement Tile DC 65

Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). A kitchen renovation featuring a white subway tile backsplash and Living Coral cabinetry.

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Colors Trends Design Cement 159

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room.

Tile 100

Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash 100

Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. AC’s Surge Collection, a large-format ceramic tile made to look like back-lit glass, has several features that make it a bright idea: 8″x24″ field tile.

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Ceramics Cement Mosaics Marble 157

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. We’re hoping you’ll file one or two ideas away to use on a tile renovation after a tax refund comes your way. The penny round tile shown above is in a matte finish and the color Copper.

Natural Stone 157

Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble 157

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Your contractor will thank you for not having to pour a cement basin. Made in the U.S.A.

Terracotta 173

Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath 173

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Tile can take your fireplace from ho-hum to exceptional, making it the focal point of your space. As you can see from the image above, the two main areas appropriate for tiling are the surround and hearth. So, can I use any tile for my fireplace? The product above is a porcelain field tile, selected for more than its beauty.

Porcelain 165

Porcelain Mosaics Tile Grout 165

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2020

Mexico’s northern regions have drawn global recognition for their stylistically unique manufacturing and design process of terra cotta tile. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

Mexico 189

Mexico DC Outdoor Backsplash 189

Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Here is the Best of 2017, inspired by our annual corporate meeting instead of popular products and tile trends. It’s easy to apply that to tile. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. ” Community.

Puerto Rico 150

Puerto Rico Washington Houston Ceramics 150

Cement Style

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Maybe it stems from newspapers which are often read in both rooms, or maybe it comes from historical roots, or maybe it is so all colors of accessories look bright and cheerful; but no matter the reason, black, white and sometimes with shades of gray is a popular combination for cement tile floors in kitchens and baths.

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Cement Miami DC Washington 45

Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Shown above is a perfect example of the classic 3×6 subway tile, but with added dashes of warmth, thanks to the use of 16×16 Basalt stone field tile , wood, and warm metal. The designer didn’t stop with the walls – instead they opted to finish the ceilings in both tile and wood! Love the wall? Utilize a fireplace.

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Terracotta Oregon Portland Stone 100

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. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors? Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties.

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Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile 157

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Dive in with us, as AC looks toward tile collections that lend themselves to a subtle seaside style. The tile’s iridescent shine reminds us of a polished pearl. AC’s Sonoma Tile Maker’s line, the Vihara Collection, color Puka Iridescent, eHex mosaic. Iridescent Glass. Shell Mosaics. Stone & Glass Mosaics.

Natural Stone 160

Natural Stone Mosaics Tile DC 160

The Perfect Bath

AUGUST 11, 2015

The recent renovation of our Washington, DC showroom has given us multiple opportunities to think about the bath in new and sometimes bold ways.

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Bath DC Mosaics Washington 40

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

Come globe trotting with us to beautiful vacation spots, home and abroad, that offer endless design and tile inspiration. The dimensional ceramic tile is available in two main shapes, Elle and Tear. In Lisbon, the buildings and streets are covered in tile, image via Find Us Lost. The European Traveler. Barcelona, Spain.

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Tile Natural Stone New York Miami 186