Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. Let’s learn a bit about how ceramic tile is classified. The principles used to create ceramic tile are basic.

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Ceramics Netherlands Tile France 172

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 3, 2019

Cinco de Mayo or the 5th of May is a holiday that celebrates Mexico’s unlikely military victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War. The color of the clay as it comes from the earth (and thus the tile), will vary depending on where it is from, like Spain, France, Italy, etc. Hasta pronto!

Mexico 172

Mexico Tile Terracotta France 172

Tile Talk

JUNE 11, 2013

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Of course, you can pair field tile with decorative ceramic tile to create a spectacular custom design. Inspired by the fields of Provence, France, this series is available in five colorways.

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Painted Tile Outdoor Ceramics 109

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

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. At Architectural Ceramics, we love family businesses because AC is one too. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile. Allison Eden Studios.

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America Tile Mosaics Oregon 188

Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Cement tiles aren’t a new invention; their development can actually be traced back to 19 th century France. All of the cement tiles made by Granada Tile are handmade by our talented craftspeople using a technique developed in France in the late 1870s. Historic Techniques Brought To Life With Quality Craftsmanship.

Cement 100

Cement Tile France Morocco 100

Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. France is known for being a fashion capital and style influencer to the world. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tile.

Cement 100

Cement Terracotta Tile Colombia 100

Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

Apavisa isnt shy about letting us know that the inspiration for these tiles comes from the cement tile manufacturing method that was first developed in Southern France during the mid 19th century. As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles. ceramic tile.

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Tile Los Angeles Las Vegas Cement 158