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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Cement & Terracotta. Sorry wood-look porcelain, we’ve temporarily moved on, to cement and terracotta tile. Spaces are trending toward more natural material choices like cement and terracotta tiles. Either cement or terracotta tiles would make a great patio or accent wall in an outdoor space. Yes and no.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

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. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. Decorate the kitchen. The product shown is our hand-painted Palio 20 terracotta field.

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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. Often we see a decorative fire-safe paneling on the back and sides of the firebox, and sometimes we see what looks like a regular ceramic tile. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Anatomy of the Fireplace.

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