Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Porcelain slabs! and can be installed as-is on a wall or floor, or fabricated. Porcelain slabs had a slow start but now that the installation contractors are up to speed it’s taking off. Porcelain slabs had a slow start but now that the installation contractors are up to speed it’s taking off. What’s not to love?

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7%

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 15, 2019

Take a look at these examples of repeating tile patterns to see how your floor might look when it’s all laid out. You can use these tile layouts for stone, porcelain, ceramic, or cement tiles. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile stores for a free tile design consultation. Sizes used: 12×24, 12×12.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2019

If you haven’t already guessed, at Architectural Ceramics, we can’t help but think of winter whites. That’s how DC metro-area interior designer, Mary Douglas Drysdale ‘s aesthetic is often described. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines? A Classically Planned Space.

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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. 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.

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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). To get this look, visit one of AC’s five showroom locations in the DC-metro area.

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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. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. Modern & Moody. Classy & Glassy.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

From decorative floors to graphic wallpaper, we love to have fun with pattern and color. Get the same look of real wood with one of our waterproof wood-look porcelain tiles. Black matte porcelain may be your answer. Specifically, on the right – that’s PORCELAIN! Specifically, on the right – that’s PORCELAIN!

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

While your husband or kids warm up breakfast for you, the cabinetry and hardwood floors in this kitchen warm up the otherwise white tile backsplash and quartz countertops. Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. Bullnose is a very common way to trim an exposed tile edge.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This week, we decided to feature some unusual and underappreciated uses for tile, whether it be porcelain, ceramic, cement…you name it! Gauged Porcelain Tile: Our New Favorite Furniture , WhyTile.com. For starters, as porcelain is one of the strongest materials to work with, it can make great furniture as shown by WhyTile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one. The handmade, white-body ceramic tile uses a miter cut at the edges around the niche, so it can wrap seamlessly from the surface of the wall to the inside of the niche itself. Image Credit Image Credit. Rectangle is the new square.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. From the ground up, we’ll see what goes under and over shower floors and walls. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

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. 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.

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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. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

If you’re putting your house on the market, check out what local DC metro area real estate and home staging professionals have to say about getting ready to sell. There has been a shift in the preferred finishes,” Fernandez says, “The hot look right now is light or grey cabinets, with light marble or quarts countertops, and dark flooring.”.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Architectural Ceramics is without a doubt, a company full of characters. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

We know what’s hot when it comes to your main floor’s kitchen and entertaining spaces, but what about a space that is a bit more private: your bathroom. Here, Architectural Ceramics highlights three projects that showcase showers in a big way. Moody & Modern. It not only provides function, but makes a stylish statement.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 1, 2020

What’s more unique than using an eye-catching material as a shower floor or wall? Check out this remodel and admire the artwork as well, and just imagine dipping into the bath while staring up at a natural-stone vaulted ceiling, finished with a mosaic of porcelain and stone. Absolutely Stunning.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. Both begin their life cycles as natural elements.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 17, 2019

PPG Paint has announced their 2020 Color of the Year – Chinese Porcelain. The plentiful natural light from the 37th floor of the Pelli Clarke Pelli Salesforce Tower doesn’t hurt either. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Calming Blue Hues. Contemporary Office Design.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

JUNE 23, 2014

Whether it’s for the floor, backsplash, or countertop, tiles can help enhance the overall aesthetic of the space. For the flooring , many kitchens have hardwood or porcelain tiles that resemble wood. While ceramic tiles were sometimes used for countertops in older kitchens, they can crack easily and aren’t recommended.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 19, 2017

How about with an appointment with Architectural Ceramics. To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Whether you’re working with a designer or tackling a DIY project, having a floor plan or sketch in hand for an appointment is extremely helpful.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 16, 2017

How about with an appointment with Architectural Ceramics. To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Whether you’re working with a designer or tackling a DIY project, having a floor plan or sketch in hand for an appointment is extremely helpful.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 25, 2021

Check out the whole office in the link above and take note of the special custom floor-mosaic they feature in the picture above! Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Mosaics of Culture. Audacity at the Maraca Restaurant in Santo Domingo , Tile Magazine.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

I looked at a few different types of floor heating systems— hydronic, electric cable, etc., Step Warmfloor is 50% easier to put in and basically has no maintenance—you just lay the rolls out, put the floors down and go about your business,” he explained. Utilized in Europe for several decades prior to its introduction to the U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

HGTV shows that game rooms don’t have to be *intimidating* with a dark color scheme and cold marble floors like some other selections. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The Fun Continues, No Matter the Age. Packed-With-Fun Game Room Ideas for All Ages , HGTV.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The calming bathroom above is a great example of how to use a decorative tile on the walls, complemented by a plank porcelain field tile on the floor. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. Make sure ample table and floor lamps create appropriate overhead and task lighting.

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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. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

While sites like Travel.com offers suggestions of where to go with their article, the Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations , at Architectural Ceramics, we’ve come up with our own 10 cities, as well as tile collections inspired by each popular place. The dimensional ceramic tile is available in two main shapes, Elle and Tear.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 11, 2011

White ceramic countertops also accent a country kitchen well. Country Kitchen Walls and Floors. Not one particular type of floor complements a country kitchen. Try tiled, laminate or wood flooring – the options are numerous! As for colors, a wide variety works well for your country kitchen walls and floors.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. We offer numerous glazed ceramics in a 4″x4″ and 6″x6″ in size.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Designer: Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design, Vendor: Architectural Ceramics, Inc., Keeping the look traditional in this DC-area home meant weaving together various shades of warm and cool-toned marbles. The natural stone tile selections, made with Architectural Ceramics, showcases a wide range in color and veining variation.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

So, until Architectural Ceramics gets an invite to visit his home, let’s check out our own client spaces that strike a cord with harmonious designs. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

All domestically produced Florida Tile porcelain products have been certified to contain at least 40% recycled content, thus setting a new standard in an industry eager for valid environmental initiatives. Florida Tile Sets Recycled Content Bar. How did Florida Tile do it? ” www.laticrete.com.

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