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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

Granada Tile

Ceramic encaustic tiles were made with clay and glazes that have been put through a heating process to essentially burn the pigments and patterns into the tile. While ceramic encaustic tiles are very similar to cement tiles, the materials and processes by which they are made differ from one another. Where do Encaustic Tiles Originate?

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

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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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

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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Starlike Sensations

Diary of a Tile Addict

For those of you unfamiliar with the product, Starlike is a two-component acid-resistant epoxy adhesive used in the installation and grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics with joints from 1 to 15mm wide. ” Mosaic installation featuring Litokol Starlike. Mosaic installation featuring Litokol Starlike.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

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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Primus Vitoria: production paradox

Diary of a Tile Addict

Established for over five decades, this company is a major landmark in the Portuguese ceramics sector. One of the country’s oldest large-scale manufacturers, the company specialises in small format glazed wall tiles, with 75% to 80% of total production exported, primarily to Europe, including France and the UK, but over 35 countries in total.