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Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Architectural Ceramics

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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Week of October 28, 2019 – Halloween Haunts

Architectural Ceramics

This mosaic tile fits right in with the Halloween spirit with its exotic skeleton design. There’s more to decorating for Halloween than the standard Fall color palette of red, yellow, and orange. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. A Field Guide to the Macabre.

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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The image above shows the intricate detail that was put into floor mosaics. Patterns ranged from geometric designs, decorative mosaics, family crests, and depictions of Christian scenes and symbols. Small decorative mosaics or floor tile with the ever-common fleur-de-lis? The famous Tring Tiles , located at the British Museum.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

. “ White wall and floor tiles are still the predominant tiles sold in the USA, and most come from China primarily comprised of mosaics , white subway tiles , and larger thicker white wall tiles. Overall, the porcelain and ceramic mosaics you buy from U.S. If the mosaic is higher priced, it’s from Japan or Europe.

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Employee Spotlight: Corporate Trainer Rachelle Bishop

Architectural Ceramics

After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. Thanks to preparing for the CCTS exam, administered by the Ceramic Tile Distributor Association , I have a much better understanding of the industry’s standards in regards to installation and product manufacturing.

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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

Stone became the standard building material due to its durability and fire deterrent qualities. Photo courtesy of New Ravenna, The Glade , a hand-cut mosaic shown in Absolute White, Lavastone, Obsidian, and Alabaster jewel glass with Dusk mirror. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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AC Tackles Commercial & Residential Tile Projects

Architectural Ceramics

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. To view our full Silk Stone Collection, including field sizes, mosaics and trims, download a Datasheet here. We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products.

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