Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?" Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile and nothing more.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Visitors to Booth #5659 will be able to see firsthand how the SikaTile solutions are designed to eliminate unwanted jobsite callbacks. SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is suitable for dimensional stone, slate, granite, stone agglomerates and most types of ceramic, ceramic mosaic, quarry, brick paver, porcelain, glass and clay tile installations.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. Part of Edinburgh’s beauty is due to the sandstone buildings, a large portion taken from the local Craigleith Quarry. Edinburgh from Craigleith Quarry’ as painted by John Bell (1793-1861). Looking Up.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. Natural Stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Popular Commercial Tile Options Porcelain Tile is made from clay fired at a very high temperature, which makes it dense and solid, much more so than traditional ceramic tile. Quarry Tile is a hard, paving tile made from ground minerals such as shales and clay. Porcelain tile is defined as any tile with a water absorption rate of 0.50

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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

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Designers of commercial spaces like hospitality, use porcelain tile because it often has a higher coefficient of friction. Ancient Stone. Go big or go home. OK, we’d love to go through your home. Aristocrat.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles.

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How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? After it is mined or quarried it is cut into slabs and one side is finished. This Natural stone has some of the traits of Marble Tile being very soft and can be difficult to work with because it is brittle. Nor would I suggest Marble.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

PVC-free/recycled product The name of the game is always style and design when it comes to flooring, but another top driver for today’s consumer that seems to be picking up steam—again—is sustainability. With the launch of the new designs in May 2024, Art Select will feature more than 45 wood and stone looks in a broad spectrum of tones.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

As anticipation builds prior to Coverings , Tile Addict offers a further selection of stand-out ranges, all recently launched, that you can see in Atlanta, all displayed by member companies of Ceramics of Italy. The Gambini Tile on Time brand prides itself on delivering contemporary style and design. Link by Gambini.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2014

Image Via: Palm Design Group. As people add more organically-farmed whole foods into their diets and start to DIY chemical-free versions of household products, taking a similar approach to interior design is the next logical step. Read on to find out why you should work natural materials into your design. You’re missing out.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. Social Media Training.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. American National Standard Specifications for Sustainable Ceramic Tiles, Glass Tiles and Tile Installation Materials. www.mapei.com.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

Ann Wicander, president, WE Cork , noted that ceramic tile and hardwoods, while they may look good, are very noisy. Ceramic tile or hardwood [underlayment] will dampen the footfall noise within the room as well a control the sound transmitting below. It is suitable for use under carpet, resilient, wood and ceramic flooring.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

Five years ago, in the deepest nadir of the Great Recession, Atanasio launched a new line of tile and stone, AlysEdwards. In the 12 months she has been at Country Floors, she has designed 14 new lines, which are about to be unveiled at Coverings. My commitment is to bring forth beautiful tile and stone products.

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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. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales.

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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. Harmonious spaces incorporate design principles like those of Feng Shui. Using metal in a design represents logic and intelligence. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui.

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