Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.

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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. Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Today, ceramic and porcelain tile—in addition to their natural stone counterparts—offer endless style options for a consumer who has become focused on creating a singularly unique and design savvy experience at home. “If Several suppliers are beginning to grow their sans-grout lines in an effort to ease installation woes.

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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. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 29, 2015

Due to frequent use and the resulting wear and tear, bathrooms tend to start breaking down after about 20 years, whether that’s a perpetually leaky faucet or crumbling grout or chipping tiles (or all three). The post Bathroom Ideas – The Ultimate Design Resource Guide appeared first on Freshome.com.

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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. Applying a sealant to an installed tile and grout.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Ceramica Gomez (Booth 4939), Zante: Zante introduces textures and reliefs which turn ceramic tile into works of art, spanning weathered, high-gloss, volumetric, rugged and embossed finishes. Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 3025), METROBRICK®: The METROBRICK Fast Ship offering features six new blends added to the product line for 2019.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Made entirely out of waste, Econyl is a 100% recycled nylon that empowers designers to create beautiful new products without depleting the Earth’s precious resources. i4F: True Grout. The trend for wet rooms and ensuite bathrooms is driving demand for floor and wall products that imitate ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2023

The company said it will also share details on the rebranding of its breakthrough ceramic grout imitating surface finishing technologies as well as introduce Click4U PRO, its latest drop-lock technology specially designed for professional installers.

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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. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Ga-ga for glass? Designer Spaces. Brazilian Multi-color Slate.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The process also minimizes energy usage and waste in manufacturing, and minimizes the use of resources for installation and maintenance with product innovation. The visuals are going to be better and better and better, until you put it down next to a real product—a wood or a ceramic—and they look exactly the same.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

Panelists include David Grout (Gary Lee Partners), Todd Heiser (Gensler), Eileen Jones (Perkins + Will), Jordan Mozer (Jordan Mozer & Associates), Neil Schneider (IA Interior Architects). Coverings is the largest and most important ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and expo in the United States.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 30, 2014

Best Tile of Raleigh donated floor and wall tile and Neuse Tile Service of Youngsville donated thinset mortar and grout. The donors included members of longtime TPFH supporters Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and National Tile Contractors Association. TPFH coordinated the donations on behalf of Habitat in Warren County.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. The donors included members of longtime TPFH supporters Tile Council of North America, Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and National Tile Contractors Association. TPFH coordinated the donations on behalf of Habitat in San Diego County.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 17, 2014

Merkrete, a division of Parex USA, donated thinset mortar and grout and Tile Traders contributed tile backerboard. The donors included members of longtime TPFH supporters Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and National Tile Contractors Association. Daltile, Capco Tile & Stone, and Marino Tile and Marble all donated tile.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

We use a standard grout thickness of 3-4 mm on all formats. A great example of creating a blend can be seen below with our Clay Arabesque Leon pattern, which uses three colors from our Malibu Ceramic Field Tile collection: Sea Foam Matte (#5503u), Mushroom Matte (7504u), and Winter Grey (#405c).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

But we wanted to take it to the next level, and continue to improve from a manufacturing standpoint, a material and resource standpoint, and an energy standpoint,” he adds. “We based technical services director for StonePeak Ceramics. We also wanted to look beyond the environment and focus on social issues.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

It seems everyone is looking for ways to save time, money and resources to become more efficient in what they do. On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. by Thomas J. Doing more with less has become the rallying cry in business and in personal lives.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

LVT/Rigid core Unilin FlinTile FlinTile locking technology offers a click rigid floor (SPC) with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

These are resources designed to help fund ads or promotional activity that promotes the Daltile brand as well as a retailer’s local brand in store. has been a Statements dealer for a little more than eight months and has “absolutely” seen an increase in his ceramic tile sales; he has also seen an increase in the average ticket.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele. TD: What did you learn from your father’s experience?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. The tremendous advancements in the evolution of porcelain and ceramic tile into larger sizes are a huge opportunity for architects, but those advancements come with increased installation complexity.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

Coastal Country Kitchen featuring modwalls Ceramic 2"x 8" Subway Tile. Do some online searches on material options: ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone, and cork to name a few. Smaller tiles mean more grout joints – which can be a good thing depending on the application. Modern Kitchen by Playhouse Design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In recent years, ceramic tile that mimics the look of hardwood has become popular, as well as travertine and slate. While outdated kitchens may have the inconvenient tile-and-grout or cheap vinyl for workspace, the variety of countertop surfaces options out there today are endless. Image: Kristina Crestin Design 3.

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

This tile is great, it adds really nice texture without seeing any grout joints. The slab was a little more money, but worth it to my clients who dont like grout lines. Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. ceramic lamp. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

MARCH 11, 2011

We have white ceramic tile (looks nice when it's clean. We have white cabinets with black handles, and beautiful blue Mexican tiles on the counter tops (I have decided if I could have a clear overlay so I didn't have to clean the grout it would be AWESOME! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas.

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