Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. AC’s natural stone Perfect Pebble Collection shown in Java Grey; image via AC’s Houzz Project page.

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Kate Valder, our contagiously happy and seriously talented Commercial Rep for the DC area, curated this contemporary take on the Tartan, below. Our stock wood-look porcelain Copper Rowe , in Tronco Natural; 2. Stellar handmade ceramic, Radicchio colored glaze; 4. Stellar handmade ceramic, Spice Market colored glaze; 5.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. With our headquarters and showrooms located in the DC-metro area, we’ve been known to cheer for the the Washington Redskins or the Baltimore Ravens. Ceramic: Similar to glass tile, ceramic tile is used throughout commercial and residential spaces.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way. The collection, shown above, features a dimensional mosaic in three natural stone marble choices: Thassos (pictured), Crema and Grigio.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. To view this, or other shell mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used.

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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. Our CS team knows its ways around the block.

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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

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

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

JANUARY 18, 2021

As we enter into the New Year with high hopes and big visions in our eyes, we thought it was a great time to step back and showcase some projects Architectural Ceramics has completed over the recent years, and dwell on some of our coolest projects we were so fortunate to be able to have our name attached to. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

APRIL 1, 2015

Source: Conestoga Tile via Houzz; Installation by Dc Metro Tile The world’s going green and more and more builders are incorporating environmentally-friendly ceramic tile in their designs. Ceramic tile is environmentally friendly from mining to installation.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We’re starting off by showing you the above fireplace, surrounded by natural stone in the master bedroom. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Complimented by the wooden mantel, this fireplace lives true to it’s name, “sweet dreams”.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Also included in this issue was our selection of natural stone sinks, which we’ve always loved and think needs some more appreciation ( Check out Emily Henderson’s gallery on some featured natural stone sinks, among other top bathroom trends ).

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. A step up from bare earth, but not quite as laborious or expensive as handmade ceramic tile, stone floors were often the selected flooring material. Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. Well, really nothing.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Both begin their life cycles as natural elements. 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.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

Here, Architectural Ceramics highlights three projects that showcase showers in a big way. Let’s kill two trendy birds with one stone: an accent wall in a chevron mosaic. Photo: Guest bathroom designed by Holland Bath & Spa, featuring 1×3 glass from AC’s Suite series, color Mica; photo via Architectural Ceramics.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

They purchased a flat in Georgetown, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the C&O Canal, and then began renovations with DC architect and designer Andreas Charalambous. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Check out the article linked above!

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 31, 2020

We recommend anything screened in as to minimize unwanted intruders such as mosquitoes and flies during warmer-weather seasons, but nothing wrong with an adjoining outdoor natural stone patio to provide the “true breath of fresh air”. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Take a look at the article for the full list of tips and suggestions for your next wintertime indoor gathering! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

Operating on a 24-volt AC/DC platform, the heating system warms the ambient air in a space from the ground up. Step Warmfloor is designed for use under most “non-conductive” flooring surfaces—ceramic, porcelain tiles, natural stone, hardwood, laminate and even carpet.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Whatever it is, stay safe and we will see you next week for another top 5 design! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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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

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. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The key is to find a balance.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

This time last year, we featured a beach blog about AC’s Naturals Collection whose soft color palette and names are inspired by nature. Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. Or visit the Naturals Product Page of our website here.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

DECEMBER 20, 2011

The Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia area kitchen designers at Jack Rosen can make sure your kitchen backsplash seamlessly complements your room and makes the right kind of statement! There are a variety of materials to use for your kitchen backsplash, including metal, glass, marble, ceramic tile – you name it!

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation. speaks to a scary common client question: can natural stone can be hand-picked? “If you are ordering marble, limestone, or any natural stone, be prepared to go with flow. . ” For Washington D.C. Prepare for Prep-Work.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. We just hope to see you later in one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Slate’s Natural Element. Natural slate on a mountainside near the Mosel River in Rhineland, Germany.

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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

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. Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui. Join our newsletter here.

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