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). A sales and design associate would be tickled pink to pull together ceramic and marble samples for you.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 24, 2022

In lieu of Cevisama, which had been postponed to February 2023, Tile of Spain treated the illustrious group to tours of factories, showrooms, historic and contemporary architecture; all to help the group discover trends and inspiration at the source. Featured Trends. Exuberant balance is the most fun-filled, eye-catching trend.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. AC’s Surge Collection, a large-format ceramic tile made to look like back-lit glass, has several features that make it a bright idea: 8″x24″ field tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

.— Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain earlier this month for the landmark 40th edition of Cevisama, the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. Spain continues to lead production within the European Union, with over $432 million in domestic ceramic tile sales.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic. As the category continued to boom due to the pandemic, consumers looked to fill their homes with ceramic both indoors and outside. told FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This year, the company focused on five overarching themes that are driving design trends in homes today: Elevate Life, Dreamscape, Seize the Day, Essential Luxury and Tender Living. “We The company also continued to highlight its “Shop By Look” wall, which features QR codes to help guide consumers through the sale.

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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. We also have a crush on a new bathroom design trend may, however, have you on edge: the shower ledge. The handmade ceramic wall tile and linear niche, shown left, create an amorphous wet space. Rectangle is the new square.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Our purchasing team had an eventful trip to the Cersaie International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile in Bologna, Italy, this year and have returned with ideas and inspiration for the coming months. Many of the trends they saw were expansions on what we have seen recently, but there were also some exciting new trends emerging.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. neutral honed marble. neutral honed marble. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Stellar handmade ceramic, Radicchio colored glaze; 4. Stellar handmade ceramic, Spice Market colored glaze; 5. Euphoria handmade ceramic, in Mystic shape, Ruby Sky colored glaze; 6. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2. Metallic glazes on handmade ceramic field tile; 4. mosaic, in Buoy shape, Harbor Blue; 3.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we heart hexagons. From ceramic and porcelain to glass and marble, we have plenty of hexagon types to choose from. Because lead times for special order tile vary from vendor to vendor, please contact an AC sales associate for an estimated wait-time. Up Close & Personal. Tender Loving Care.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Here are a few beautiful examples of how opting for a material other than a 3″x6″ white subway tile can take your backsplash from a sweet and simple ceramic to something a bit more savory and show-stopping. Ceramic tile has a range of options far beyond a 3″x6″ white subway. Tozen 1×4 glass mosaic.

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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. Using white marble in a space, like putting on a pair of pointy-toed heels, is always a timeless choice. Candango Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. neutral honed marble. neutral honed marble. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. In recent years, North America has been trending away from rectified edges in all looks, with the exception being traditional marble and flowing textured wall tiles in the 12×36″ or upwards sizes.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. In recent years, North America has been trending away from rectified edges in all looks, with the exception being traditional marble and flowing textured wall tiles in the 12×36″ or upwards sizes.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Because we are in the business of selling tile however, we want to know how you feel about a cool, up-and-coming trend: dimensional tile. Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Your installer takes care of the first application, but remember to keep it up.

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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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Floor Covering News

APRIL 15, 2021

T he resilient category has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years—in terms of both market popularity as well as sales. As such, category suppliers have tapped market insights to determine the hot trends that would help it continue its path of domination. Following is an overview of three emerging trends: Rigid Core.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. Ceramic market update. ceramic tile market. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 Let’s make it happen.”.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

So, I wanted to take a look at the newest trends that we’re seeing in tile for Kitchen and Baths. However, we have seen a huge increase in black tile sales over the last 6 months. This is one example of a brick tile that is made by extruding ceramic, which gives it that real natural handmade look. Black Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. Despite tile’s ongoing growth for several years, the category hit a snag in 2019 and 2020 as sales dropped and growth stagnated. So, what gives? Talk about it.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Recycled, Sintered, Enameled: Enameled glass was a hot trend across the show this year. Glass mosaics that look like marble.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. Architectural Ceramics sells several varieties of cement tile in different colors, sizes, and patterns–including custom options! Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? What Are My Cement Tile Options? Why Cement Instead of Porcelain?

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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. Is glass hard to work with?

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

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. Both begin their life cycles as natural elements.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Although COVID-19 initially slowed sales of natural stone, we have seen a sudden uptick as a result of the renewed focus on home improvement,” explained Raj Shah, president, MSI Surfaces. “Of For these reasons, Heras said Emser agrees the overall ceramic tile and stone industry continues to grow at a low single-digit pace.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2023

However, making the sale can sometimes be laborious for the retail sales associate. With that in mind, tile suppliers are touting new-and-improved merchandising concepts designed to support the sale. The ultimate goal is to equip our retail partners for success with our products and increase their sales. Statements 2.0

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Granada Tile

JUNE 22, 2019

Contrary to common ceramic tiles, handmade cement tiles offer the ability to customize any aspect of the design to suit your style. Unlike ceramic tiles, which are created using a mixture of red, white, or brown clay, cement tiles are composed of everything from marble powder to pure color pigment to sand.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

According to show management, concise and engaging presentations will provide information, ideas and inspiration to help attendees maximize their 2022 sales, marketing and projects. The Branding Zone, now located within the Trends and Solutions Stage, will return in 2022 as the spot to focus on attendees’ personal and professional brands.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

One bathroom trend that’s always sure to make a statement, is the use of an accent wall in the shower. One bathroom trend that’s always sure to make a statement, is the use of an accent wall in the shower. Here, Architectural Ceramics highlights three projects that showcase showers in a big way. Going Geometric.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

Interior design trends change over time, just like any other industry like fashion. There has been a shift in the preferred finishes,” Fernandez says, “The hot look right now is light or grey cabinets, with light marble or quarts countertops, and dark flooring.”. Kaplan agrees that design trends are much lighter now.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As was predicted this time last year, consumption of ceramic tile in 2019 is lower than that of the previous year. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. That trend is expected to continue. billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

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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. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Las Vegas— The International Surfaces Event has become a smaller player in the world of ceramic and porcelain tile of late—most likely due to the fact that Coverings is held a mere two months later. Daltile’s Shop by Look wall features palette boards with QR codes to help guide consumers through the sale.

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