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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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How To Choose Your Tile Material

The London Tile Co.

There are 3 materials that you’ll find everyone talking about, ceramic, porcelain and natural stone. Durable – historic tiles from Egypt and China have shown us that ceramic is long lasting. Available as glazed, unglazed and polished, Porcelain Tiles are a popular choice in kitchens and bathrooms. Won’t fade.

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Bringing a Modern Country Look to an Old Farmhouse Bathroom

Architectural Ceramics

The wall paint is Benjamin Moore China White, the tub is Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter, and the trim is Benjamin Moore Simply White- and it’s simply fantastic. Seattle Bark Wood lookalike porcelain flooring. Architectural Ceramics was my top choice for tile because I really love the new trend of wood lookalike porcelain.

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Industry awards, donations and more

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has won a 2013 KBCULTURE Award for Tile of Spain manufacturer Ceracasa’s stunning Absolute porcelain tile. The result is a shimmering precious metal tile finish.

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Ceramic: Producers push innovation as consumption falls

Floor Covering News

Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces suit the growing demand for slab-style countertops. Gianni Mattioli, executive vice president, Dal-Tile Corporation, noted, however, the buildup of inventory, especially from China, during the last quarter of 2018 in anticipation of higher tariffs scheduled for January 1, 2019. By Megan Salzano.

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Meet the ModCraft Makers

ModCraft

John (then a Fisher-Price toy designer) began experimenting, mixing bone china from scratch and making their own clay. There’s also “Dom,” which summons a vintage game of dominoes and cleverly reimagines grout lines behind bathroom sinks; and the multidimensional “Valley,” which can infuse, say, a kitchen backsplash with a retro vibe.

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10 Top Kitchen Trends for 2015

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Porcelain is going to be a popular flooring choice this year, especially for those on tighter budgets. Available in many different colors, patterns, and textures, porcelain lasts as long, if not longer than many other flooring products— despite the images of fine china that the name suggests.

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