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4 Ways to Think Big with Tile in Small Bathrooms

Architectural Ceramics

Ati Williams, real estate entrepreneur and owner of DC Home Buzz , partnered with Architectural Ceramics on this powder room feature wall. The dark rich tones of the natural wood vanity work well with the rich fabric-like texture of the tile. The back-painted glass tile uses a powder technique to achieve the hand-printed effect.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

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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Keeping Warm with Fireplace Tile

Architectural Ceramics

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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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

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

Architectural Ceramics

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Natural variation for a unique look Requires regular maintenance including sealing every 6-12 months.

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

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This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. For encaustic tiles like the ones on building facades throughout the city, explore our specialty hand-glazed and painted ceramic tile collections too. London, England. Rome, Italy.

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

Architectural Ceramics

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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