Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash. ACI’s Estrella Grande oval shell mosaic. Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. Drysdale also used the floral mosaic.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

You’ll find golden nuggets like this and others by browsing one of our DC-metro area showrooms and speaking with our knowledgeable sales and design associates. This gold metallic glaze on a porcelain tile body, reminds us that porcelain tile not only shines for it’s durability, but for it’s aesthetics too.

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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 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

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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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The product above is a fun chevron glass mosaic from our Devotion series, the pattern is Echo shown in the Million Dollar Blend. 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. We love them all. Some last tips!

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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 large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection. Alright coach, let’s put in porcelain. Want to see more commercial projects?

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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. This porcelain collection is a no-muss, no-fuss option that is easy to care for. “Hello, it’s me,” a non-porous tile option. Can’t get enough about porcelain tile?

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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. Modern & Moody.

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Architectural Ceramics

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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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options. Rumor has it that former President Barack Obama has a doggie washing station for his pup in his DC-area home. Pratt & Larson’s fan mosaic; image via prattandlarson.com.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

Rachelle: I am an Interior Designer by education, but fell into sales when I lived in Arizona. After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. R: It feels like a nice sense of accomplishment to be certified in tile sales and specifications. I haven’t moved from my training position since.

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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. ” Inspecting a handmade crackle glaze arabesque mosaic, sheet by sheet.

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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. This porcelain collection is a no-muss, no-fuss option that is easy to care for. “Hello, it’s me,” a non-porous tile option. Can’t get enough about porcelain tile?

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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. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain. A glass mosaic from our New Ravenna line sets the tone for this mood board.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Keeping the look traditional in this DC-area home meant weaving together various shades of warm and cool-toned marbles. From the large format marble tile, borders, and moldings on the walls, to the marble mosaics on the floor, this bathroom makes us feel like we’re in an Italian villa. Contractor: Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC.

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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 master bathroom’s walk-in shower features a blue mosaic tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

It also works well with the warm wood-look porcelain. Local DC-metro area design firm, Aidan Design , allows for the backsplash to act as a seamless transition from horizontal to vertical surfaces. A natural beauty, this special order mosaic is worth waiting for, given our 1-3 week lead time. Join our newsletter here.

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