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. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles.

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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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MARCH 18, 2019

This matte porcelain tile, made to look like honed marble, has an elegant look without the maintenance that natural stone requires. This bathroom renovation, shown right, illustrates the Focal Point palette well because of its use of warm ceramic tile on the accent wall, and cool marble tile on the sides of the tub and the floors.

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JUNE 21, 2019

Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. At AC, we have a soft spot this hard-surface natural stone dimensional tile that mixes warm texture with cool sophistication. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Namibia Tile Natural Stone Cement 113

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JULY 28, 2017

Let’s kill two trendy birds with one stone: an accent wall in a chevron mosaic. Photo: AC’s Brocade Collection, featuring the Chevron Mosaic in thassos and cararra polished marble, photo via AC on Houzz. The shower accent features AC’s Brocade Collection , in the Chevron Mosaic stone mix. Going Geometric.

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MAY 13, 2018

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. To view this, or other shell mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. To view this, or other water-jet mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations.

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DECEMBER 31, 2017

A natural stone option with a twist, the Perfect Pebble Collection from our vendor Island Stone , gives a natural look other than marble that’s perfect for a fireplace. AC’s natural stone Perfect Pebble Collection shown in Java Grey; image via AC’s Houzz Project page. Playful Pebbles.

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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 desk is beautifully clad in a neutral and natural stone look-a-like material from our Slim Slab Collection. AC’s Silk Stone featured indoors and out.

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MARCH 16, 2018

Tatami: Our Tatami Collection features marble mosaics with soft color and texture. One of those mosaic options, mixes in Ming Green marble. Or, to explore Architectural Ceramic’s full offering of in-stock and special order tile in ceramic, glass and stone, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations.

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. But, our showroom sales associates and designers are also an amazing resource, who offer free design consultations to help you navigate your tile material and renovation options. This is especially important when working with natural stone.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Local DC-metro area design firm, Aidan Design , allows for the backsplash to act as a seamless transition from horizontal to vertical surfaces. Our Legend Collection, featuring the Flagstaff pattern in tumbled Thassos, Bardiglio and Cavern marbles; image via architecturalceramics.com. Join our newsletter here.

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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. If you are installing natural stone or a handmade product, variations are to be expected with veining, color, glaze saturation… even in size! We love them all.

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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. We don’t expect homeowners to have these set in stone (sorry, we couldn’t resist the tile pun) but it is good to have an idea of what the numbers are going into your appointment. Crunch the Numbers.

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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. We don’t expect homeowners to have these set in stone (sorry, we couldn’t resist the tile pun) but it is good to have an idea of what the numbers are going into your appointment. Crunch the Numbers.

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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. Italy: Most people likely think of marble before ceramic tile when they hear the name Italy. clean, off-white color. glossy finish.

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JUNE 26, 2018

AC’s rivershell oval mosaic featured in the DC Show House, design by Aidan Design. A show-stopper, here our rivershell oval white mosaic was used as a backsplash for the 2012 DC Show House. Stone & Glass Mosaics. AC’s vendor New Ravenna, featuring the Rattan Collection in Lagos Gold natural stone.

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Natural Stone Mosaics Tile DC 160

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. Contractor: Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC.

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JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

At the start of the pandemic in April, online sales of alcohol and delivery sales saw an increase of ~441% in sales – that’s a lot of cocktails! Are those salt rock lamps atop a glowing stone bar? Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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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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AUGUST 24, 2018

The 12″x24″ marble tile features a deeply brushed finish, similar to a flamed or textured finish, that accentuates it’s linear veining. Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. The his and hers vanity tops feature Cararra marble slabs.

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