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

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. This is especially important when working with natural stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Here, the Focal Point palette mixes neutral tones with energizing ones, all while putting Living Coral front and center: AC’s Charme Collection , featuring large-format porcelain tile in a stylish neutral palette. To get this look, visit one of AC’s five showroom locations in the DC-metro area.

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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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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. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain.

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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. Check out Lane from our collection of porcelain tiles. We do too.

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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 shower accent features AC’s Brocade Collection , in the Chevron Mosaic stone mix. They come and they go. Moody & Modern.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Mix in tranquil hues like shades of blue, green and bronze to instantly give the room the peaceful feel of a luxury spa, along with some natural elements like wood and natural stone. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. The key is to find a balance. Love the wall?

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JULY 15, 2021

I looked at a few different types of floor heating systems— hydronic, electric cable, etc., Step Warmfloor is 50% easier to put in and basically has no maintenance—you just lay the rolls out, put the floors down and go about your business,” he explained. Utilized in Europe for several decades prior to its introduction to the U.S.

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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. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The Fun Continues, No Matter the Age. Packed-With-Fun Game Room Ideas for All Ages , HGTV.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

It also works well with the warm wood-look porcelain. A simple and natural fit to our Batik Collection, our Naturals Collection provides a less is more approach. Here, AC’s Naturals Collection in the 6″x12″ field and the color Cotton, makes a simple statement.

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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. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Porcelain & Glass.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. A natural red clay terra cotta tile, a machine-made ceramic, or a hand-made cement tile with a custom colorway — There is more than one way to incorporate red tile into a residential or commercial design.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation. speaks to a scary common client question: can natural stone can be hand-picked? “If you are ordering marble, limestone, or any natural stone, be prepared to go with flow. . ” For Washington D.C.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

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. The granite countertops are also clutter-free.

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