Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 16, 2021

In 1965 she took up ceramics at the La Jolla Museum of Modern Art, setting herself apart with her architecture-inspired sculptural designs. Having acquired a degree in Ceramics from UC Santa Cruz and a relocated to Central Oregon, Susanne’s future as a tile designer was cemented. Kibak Tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 16, 2021

In 1965 she took up ceramics at the La Jolla Museum of Modern Art, setting herself apart with her architecture-inspired sculptural designs. Having acquired a degree in Ceramics from UC Santa Cruz and a relocated to Central Oregon, Susanne’s future as a tile designer was cemented. Kibak Tile.

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Denmark Tile Oregon Seattle 52

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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As The Tile Turns

JUNE 25, 2014

As one of the country’s leading handmade ceramic tile manufacturers, Pratt & Larson continues to pay homage to traditional designs while pushing the boundaries with cutting edge and forward thinking shapes, sizes and colors. Left to right: Polychrome glaze department, each tile is painted by hand. Motif glaze process.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. The walls, for example, feature a subtle silver-green paint, while the upholstery brings in a warm texture and tone.

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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. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Ask us about our Scraffito tile, handmade in Portland Oregon. Painting a space is a simple way to introduce color. Paint is easy, but we feel the most impact is made with tile. The product shown is our hand-painted Palio 20 terracotta field. Love the wall? Utilize a fireplace. Want to mix it up? Want to mix it up?

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