Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room. AC’s Adele Collection used as a kitchen floor, in the color Soul. AC’s Amelia Collection, featured in a bathroom, in the colors Beige and Ivory.

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Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash 170

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With our headquarters and showrooms located in the DC-metro area, we’ve been known to cheer for the the Washington Redskins or the Baltimore Ravens. The slab, done in the color Bianco Venatino Extra, wraps the reception desk and continues on the walls of the sitting area. Alright coach, let’s put in porcelain.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? AC’s Illusion Collection, featuring the Diamonte Deco pattern used on the backsplash and floor to ceiling on the back wall. AC’s Weathered Wood Collection, featuring the color Blanc in white. See you soon!

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Marble Porcelain Ceramics Natural Stone 154

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

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. Porcelain: This hard-wearing glazed porcelain tile from our Kiln & Penny Collection is a stoneware tile made to look like ceramic.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

While your husband or kids warm up breakfast for you, the cabinetry and hardwood floors in this kitchen warm up the otherwise white tile backsplash and quartz countertops. Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. Patterned and Pampered.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

From decorative floors to graphic wallpaper, we love to have fun with pattern and color. Why not cover one accent wall with a fun pattern and color? Get the same look of real wood with one of our waterproof wood-look porcelain tiles. Black matte porcelain may be your answer. Our answer – porcelain and ceramic tile!

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 1, 2020

What’s more unique than using an eye-catching material as a shower floor or wall? Check out these natural stone sinks, and colorful tile options for bathrooms that create a paradise for any homeowner. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Think Pink. Absolutely Stunning.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

If you’re putting your house on the market, check out what local DC metro area real estate and home staging professionals have to say about getting ready to sell. 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.”.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2019

That’s how DC metro-area interior designer, Mary Douglas Drysdale ‘s aesthetic is often described. The white-on-white bathroom creates a deceptively simple design, from the white tiled floors and walls, to the white sconces and drawer pulls. A Classically Planned Space. Classic design with a modern sensibility.

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Decking Marble Tile Mosaics 181

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

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. clean, off-white color. Porcelain: Let’s expand on the notion that a porcelain is a type of ceramic tile. glossy finish.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% It only impacted glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain. An influx of porcelain tile factories in the U.S.

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China Industry Tile Porcelain 184

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room. AC’s Adele Collection used as a kitchen floor, in the color Soul. AC’s Amelia Collection, featured in a bathroom, in the colors Beige and Ivory.

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Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash 100

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

We know what’s hot when it comes to your main floor’s kitchen and entertaining spaces, but what about a space that is a bit more private: your bathroom. The frameless floor to ceiling glass shower doors echo the height of tile wall, and add to the grand affect. They come and they go. Moody & Modern.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the ground up, we’ll see what goes under and over shower floors and walls. Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options. Had enough talk about what goes behind the floor and walls of a shower? Underneath It All.

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Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath 173

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone tiles are all top picks for fireplace surrounds, although we have been seeing a rise in popularity of cement tile over the last few years. The product above is a porcelain field tile, selected for more than its beauty. The product above is a porcelain field tile, selected for more than its beauty.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 17, 2019

PPG Paint’s 2020 Color of the Year is the Most Therapeutic Color , Apartment Therapy. PPG Paint has announced their 2020 Color of the Year – Chinese Porcelain. Vibrant rugs and other pops of color keep the vibe fun and light in WeWork’s San Francisco office. makes a difference. Calming Blue Hues.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. Where the edges of a ceramic liner are unfinished, when using glass or marble, the color or veining will be seen throughout the trim piece.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

For a specialty, handmade tile like the one used above, it’s best to come in to one of AC’s five DC-metro area showroom locations. The large-format porcelain tile, in four colorways, looks like concrete. Both boast thin porcelain-body slabs, as large as 162″x324″, that look like marble.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. Cutting a large-format porcelain tile on a diagonal.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

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. This is an easy place to add color and texture to the room. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. Introduce calm colors.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

2 colors and patterns inspired by Indonesian textiles. 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. When the wax is later removed , it also leaves areas void of color [ jadibatek.com ]. glossy finish.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

HGTV shows that game rooms don’t have to be *intimidating* with a dark color scheme and cold marble floors like some other selections. For example, as mentioned previously, we love seeing game rooms with a lighter color scheme, appearing more inviting rather than intimidating. The Fun Continues, No Matter the Age.

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Backsplash Marble DC Video 130

Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 25, 2021

The beauty of mosaics are that the design opportunities are infinite, and anything is possible in terms of size, patterns, mixing materials, and color combinations. Check out the whole office in the link above and take note of the special custom floor-mosaic they feature in the picture above! Mosaics of Culture.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 19, 2017

To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Whether you’re working with a designer or tackling a DIY project, having a floor plan or sketch in hand for an appointment is extremely helpful. You’re a step ahead of the rest. Size Up Your Space.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 16, 2017

To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Whether you’re working with a designer or tackling a DIY project, having a floor plan or sketch in hand for an appointment is extremely helpful. You’re a step ahead of the rest. Size Up Your Space.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

JUNE 23, 2014

Whether it’s for the floor, backsplash, or countertop, tiles can help enhance the overall aesthetic of the space. For the flooring , many kitchens have hardwood or porcelain tiles that resemble wood. Keep in mind, though, that colorful and more complex backsplash designs look better with solid counters. Your priorities.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain. Cement & Terracotta.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 11, 2011

Country Kitchen Walls and Floors. Not one particular type of floor complements a country kitchen. Try tiled, laminate or wood flooring – the options are numerous! As for colors, a wide variety works well for your country kitchen walls and floors. How about checkered backsplash or bricks on part of the wall?

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

Barcelona, Spain is a city of contrast, where white sandy beaches meet the colorful tile work of Park Güell, and organic architecture like Gaudí’s Casa Milá or Sagrada Familia stand proudly above gridded city streets. AC’s Boho Collection , in the Tear shape and Emerald color, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile. To browse all Architectural Ceramics has to offer, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. Hexagon: Eat your heart out.

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Tile Marble Mosaics DC 170

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Literally, the flow of the veining, color variation, and natural striations will vary,” Vallefuoco says. “If you can embrace the shade variation, you know the trick !” Keeping the look traditional in this DC-area home meant weaving together various shades of warm and cool-toned marbles. ” For Washington D.C.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

The color red, for example, can represent Fire. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

All domestically produced Florida Tile porcelain products have been certified to contain at least 40% recycled content, thus setting a new standard in an industry eager for valid environmental initiatives. The line comprises 20 colors in five groupings: Air, Water, Fire, Earth and Universe – all inspired by nature.

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