Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. A technique that uses a mold to make designs in many colors and a press to harden the tiles without requiring heat. What Are My Cement Tile Options?

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Granada Tile

APRIL 25, 2019

Creating a custom, stylish patio does not need to be a challenge with the creative use of stunning cement tiles. With the creative use of cement tiles, interior designers can introduce innovative and striking elements into walkways, patios, and all outdoor living spaces. Photo by Architectural Digest.

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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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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top 10 ceramic tile trends for 2023. The release of the tile trends also commemorates National Tile Day, which is Feb.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Tiles have always been a go-to material for the bathroom, but have you considered cement tile for your remodel? Cement tiles have been showing up in magazines, home renovation TV shows, and décor blogs more and more, and for good reasons. Why Choose Cement Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles?

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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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.

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Granada Tile

MAY 15, 2018

Tiles have been one of the most classic and beloved décor materials for centuries. While tile trends come and go, one color combination has remained a tried-and-true classic for centuries: black and white tile. Patterned black and white tile go with just about any color palette and style. Artisan Made.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Cement kitchen tiles are one of the ways you can update the overall look and feel of your kitchen, while adding serious value and infusing your personal style. Why Use Cement Tiles in the Kitchen? Cement tiles are not your average ceramic tile. Cement tiles can withstand heavy, daily usage.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

While subway tile is a popular option and has it’s place, we’re here to challenge the norm. Here are a few beautiful examples of how opting for a material other than a 3″x6″ white subway tile can take your backsplash from a sweet and simple ceramic to something a bit more savory and show-stopping.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile launched its Enhance tile collection, a curated collection of enhanced looks and features that provide endless opportunities to design beyond limits, according to the company. Special features such as R11 Anti-Slip and EmGuard anti-microbial finishes elevate tile and stone’s inherent benefits.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Top decorating trends in 2016 and 2017 involve homeowners reinventing the way they think about the various spaces in their home. Tiles are the go-to material for bathrooms and showers, but that doesn’t mean you have to go with the same, boring square tiles. The Best Option for Indoor Shower Tile: Cement Tiles.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour. I just returned from a business trip in the Dominican Republic meeting with the owners of the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory. Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Cuban Tiles from the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory.

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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?

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Our Badajoz cement tiles have been getting a lot of kitchen love lately. Jessica Helgerson’s kitchen design seems to have jumpstarted the trend a few years ago. Dark cabinetry, brass accents and marble countertops create a beautiful and inviting space. Unsure about which concrete tiles to choose for your space?

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

It’s been a pivotal few years for the tile and surface industry. From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. Read on to see what tile trends are on the horizon from Garden State Tile !

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

To go with Tile Addict’s take on the 2020 trends is a little selection of additional elements that we may be seeing more of in the coming year. They were not heavily prevalent in the lists of other trend spotters, but they are still very much worth a mention. These traditional Moroccan style tiles add immediate character.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 13, 2022

T he ceramic tile category is arguably flooring’s closest link to the interior design community. Ceramic tile trends take their design cues directly from consumer habits within the home and builds upon those needs to craft its looks, textures and technologies.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sassuolo, Italy—During this week’s Coverings Connected event, Ceramics of Italy unveiled six top design trends for the fall -winter season. This season’s trends can be summed up in three words: natural, colorful, and playful. Coleman described the trends as follows: Autumnal. Blue-green.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. neutral honed marble.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

After reviewing hundreds of new product launches from Ceramics of Italy member companies, Ceramics of Italy has released its top six trends for the 2020 spring-summer season. The first major trend is Biophilia—the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature. Geometric stone.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida. Angular glass tile.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 20, 2018

Though trends in home design move much slower than those in fashion, every year brings something new. If you’re considering a full-on kitchen remodel or even just a small update, the March 2018 issue of Money lays out the 6 hottest kitchen trends for 2018 and breaks down the cost of each one. The easiest way to do that?

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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.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

I am grateful to my colleagues at Novita in New York for this informed take on today’s top tile trends, which they have produced having synthesised the very best of the new ranges displayed by Italian manufacturers at Coverings. Left: Arkshade by Atlas Concorde. Right Le Tinte Unite by Fuoriformato. Right: Acquerello by Made+39.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. neutral honed marble.

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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. Terrazzo Tile. Iridescent Glass.

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As The Tile Turns

AUGUST 6, 2019

Set foot in any 2019 tile show or convention, and you're bound to see terrazzo. While this marble and cement composite has made its mark for five centuries, it was regarded for several decades purely as a product of the 1970s. Since then, it has seen a full-on explosion in the tile world.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

So, I wanted to take a look at the newest trends that we’re seeing in tile for Kitchen and Baths. Black Tile. This one actually sort of surprised me because historically it was so rare to see black tile unless it was the black & white checkerboard classic look. Brick Tile. Cement Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

We wanted to revel in Autumn for a bit, asking our resident tile experts to share fall tile inspirations for you. After all, we’re a bunch of tile-obsessed designers. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2. Metallic glazes on handmade ceramic field tile; 4.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting Styles, Educational Opportunities. With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Coverings 2013 Highlights.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 22, 2020

Nature is a never-ending source of creativity, inspiring a timeless trend that is constantly evolving. The mix of cement and wood and impossible insertions of marble open the way to very fine aesthetic outcomes. Ceramic is very much a part of this practice. Suited to all styles. Read the article and view past issues HERE.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 30, 2021

Old-world trends have made a much-welcomed resurgence into the design world recently, and there’s one fan-favorite that is bringing its own contemporary twist: Terrazzo. Terrazzo, by historical definition, is a flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished down to give a smooth surface.

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