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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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Tile Store, Why Your Installer Should Go With You!

How to Floor Tile

Trim is needed for outside edges and around corners and niches in order to cover the cut tile be it porcelain or ceramic. If all else fails take a piece of tile to a paint store and have them match it even if it is a multi color and just paint the edges with a China brush.

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Bringing a Modern Country Look to an Old Farmhouse Bathroom

Architectural Ceramics

However, I did refinish the tub and paint the outside the same color as the vanity. You’ll notice the paint is gorgeous, and yes, my clothes are all stained now. 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.

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Avente Tile Talk: Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012

Tile Talk

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll

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11 Beautiful Handmade Plates for More Instagram-Worthy Eats

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

What makes these pieces particularly special is that the color is blended into the porcelain before they are molded and fired. They’re hand painted with a gold confetti brushstroke and rim, glossed on the inside and left rough on the outside. The set is crafted of bone china with a gold gilt edge. Which, honestly, is everything.

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15 Quick and Easy Ideas for Pretty DIY Coasters

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

With acrylic paint detailing inspired by everyone’s favorite fried dough, they would definitely compliment your morning cup of coffee. With simple upgrades elsewhere, like these painted clay coasters, your party spread will look fancy and put-together, no matter what else is on the table. And they’re not all just for looks.

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Healthcare Design: Creating Healing Environments for Improved Patient Outcomes

Giotile

Designed as a “house of hope and cheer,” rooms were painted in pastel shades and trimmed with vibrant floral chintz curtains and bedspreads. Wallpaper and artwork adorned the walls, and meals were served on rose-painted china. In 1940, the Delnor hospital opened with beautiful interiors designed by Dorothy Draper.

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