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. Our Pratt & Larson vendor, brings a fresh look to a traditional ceramic material. Modern & Moody.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

From 1972 to 1995, Calkins led Uniq Distributing, a family-owned distribution company with locations in Seattle, Spokane, Portland and Honolulu. Calkins spent his entire career—over forty years—in the tile and floorcovering business.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes. Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles.

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. One option is to use White Portland Cement with a low Akali content for the mud job; another would be to install a waterproof membrane, such as Laticrete 9235, on top of the mud. successful jobs and satisfied clients.

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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. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tile. Ceramic tile has been around for a very long time. Colonial Tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

Moreover, tile setting mortar is now more resistant to tensile and shear forces, thanks to advances in polymer-modified Portland cement mortar technology. Advances in porcelain tile manufacturing have resulted in extremely large and extremely thin tiles, as thin as 1/8 inch, now being widely available.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announces the launch of the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection, a select group of tile products that are available for immediate purchase in the U.S.

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Heath Ceramics

APRIL 25, 2016

During my recent travels, I met Aaron Adams at the Portland, OR, farmer’s market on a brisk Saturday morning in early April. He quit, moved to Portland where his brother was living, and 9 months ago, opened Farm Spirit. Farm Spirit has been busy ever since, which is a coup in a town as meat focused as Portland.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2022

Whether it’s ceramic, porcelain, granite or marble this product has it covered. Divergent’s 440-approved substrates include concrete, portland-based underlayment, radiant heated floors and more.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

I’m not talking about white subway tile like the 2 photos above, although you can never go wrong with a white subway tile because it’s ALWAYS in style This brick appeal is slightly different, it can range anywhere from a handmade ceramic in individual pieces to a large porcelain tile with 3D pattern to look like brick.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Erin Davis of Mosaik Design and Remodeling in Portland Oregon, says hardwood in the kitchen is a very popular choice. “It However, she recommends ceramic or porcelain tiles. “Most repairs can be easily refinished by a professional,” he notes. Hardwood also comes in a variety of colors, ranging from light brown to gray.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Ask us about our Scraffito tile, handmade in Portland Oregon. The calming bathroom above is a great example of how to use a decorative tile on the walls, complemented by a plank porcelain field tile on the floor. Both products are not only attractive but durable and easy to clean – a win-win in our book! Love the wall? Utilize a fireplace.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Handmade cement tiles start as a mixture of natural materials including crushed limestone, Portland cement, aggregate (small stones), sand, and water. ceramic tile. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Other than slight changes being made to the materials and tools over the years, the manufacturing process remains the same.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The color layer is made from a mixture of the following: White Portland cement. ceramic tile. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. The calcium carbonate in these bins will first be weighed, and then mixed to form the color layer of cement tile. The color layer of handmade cement tiles is about 1/8" thick. Marble dust.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency announced the winners of the 2020 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition during a virtual press conference hosted by Coverings. Distributor: Ceramic Technics. Location: Portland, Ore. New York, N.Y.—Confindustria Project: Hotel Bennett.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 2, 2019

Art Nouveau Ceramics from Karoistanbul. Designs displaying symbols, 3D shapes and art nouveau styles, as well as hexagonal and octagonal tiles also feature in the portfolio. Terrazzo selection from Karoistanbul. There is a lot this Turkish company can do to liven up an interior and provide much needed character. Karoistanbul.

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Heath Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

His skeletonized photographs and bone paintings have become acclaimed both regionally and internationally, with galleries in Portland, Oregon; Marfa, Texas; Amsterdam; London; and Germany regularly displaying his work. He calls his specific genre of work “intertwangelisms” the term itself being another of his unique creations.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Marcus Schiff, senior architect and specifier with Soderstrom Architects in Portland shares some of his tips on using large format tile, creating durable installations and forming business partnerships that have been crucial to his success. Tell us about your background and your firm.I''ve

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Heath Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2016

And they are more than hands-on owners: the duo, who have worked together for two decades, essentially make every product that heads out the door of their Portland, OR-based studio. We’ve admired their clever, elegant glassware for years, from their gravity-defying Water Drop Jugs to playfully crumpled vases.

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Heath Ceramics

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Ava Gene’s (Portland, OR) Ava Gene’s mission is to make simple, rustic (and delicious) food while supporting a community of small farms and artisans from the Pacific Northwest. Spring is just around the corner. Why does Chef Joshua McFadden care so much about where he sources his food?

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Each tile is manufactured from the ground up in the heart of Portland, Oregon ensuring a human touch on every single piece. Today we want to highlight one of our most beloved series at the moment, our InLine collection. Let’s start by talking about what makes this tile so special.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

Rob Tarver, Wanke Cascade, Portland, Ore. About the product: In fall 2020, Karndean Designflooring added 17 stones to the Korlok Select line, offering original visuals in a quicker and easier-to-install alternative to ceramic and porcelain tile. On top of the ease of installation, it is waterproof and extremely durable.”.

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Heath Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2016

Portland-based Howells Architecture + Design is a two-person firm consisting of architect Michael Howells and his wife, Amanda (who looks after the business side of things). The firm specializes in single-family residential work that’s timeless and clean, but sings with personality – and is willing to take some risks.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Updated to include espresso-finish cabinetry in modern kitchens, i nteriors are clean and classic, featuring wood-parquet flooring and ceramic-tile bathrooms. The units feature recycled-glass countertops, ceramic tile tubs and showers, and full-wall windows.

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