Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Kate Valder, our contagiously happy and seriously talented Commercial Rep for the DC area, curated this contemporary take on the Tartan, below. Product pictured above: 1. Our stock wood-look porcelain Copper Rowe , in Tronco Natural; 2. Product pictured above: 1. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Porcelain tile, as a result of the production process, is a durable tile that is not only freeze and frost proof, but also fade resistant, slip resistant, and non-porous. Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

To learn more about our special order Pratt & Larson line, please visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms. To view more color options from our Tozen Collection, visit our product page here. The clean lines of the cabinetry and quartz counter tops act as a quiet compliment to the natural stone backsplash.

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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. For a tile collection that’s inspired by the gears of a clock like Big Ben, check out our Gears Collection via our Gears Product Page or our blog, Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection.

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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. We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection.

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

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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

MAY 24, 2019

The collection, shown above, features a dimensional mosaic in three natural stone marble choices: Thassos (pictured), Crema and Grigio. Our Prime Collection , is a machine-made ceramic wall tile with a soft undulating surface that makes it feel like a hand-made product. Weathered Wood Collection. See you soon!

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Architectural Ceramics

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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Architectural Ceramics

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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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Whether using the 12″x12″ product search or 24″x24″ product search , we make browsing simple. To browse all Architectural Ceramics has to offer, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. To explore our full offering, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

No matter your taste in design, we had something for everyone’s inner productive-self in our top 5 designs for working from home. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Click the link above for the whole previous post and let us know your favorite bathroom of the bunch!

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. Our website allows you to browse our products and data sheets. To request an appointment in one of our five DC-metro area locations, visit the Contact Us page of our website. Applying a sealant to an installed tile and grout.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

This matte porcelain tile, made to look like honed marble, has an elegant look without the maintenance that natural stone requires. To view more neutral but on-trend color options from our Charme Collection, visit our website’s Product Page , or download a Data Sheet here. Image and design via Briony Fitzgerald Design.

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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. To view our complete Thassos Collection , visit our Product Page. Visit the Product Page of our website to see more. To see the others, visit the Product Page of our website. A Classically Planned Space.

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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. To get the look of either shower space pictured above, look to one of AC’s many stone collections. To browse our range of products online, visit our website using the Stone Product filter.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The product above is our VTile in a classy step pattern. The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. The product above is a fun chevron glass mosaic from our Devotion series, the pattern is Echo shown in the Million Dollar Blend. The product above is Gemma 2 from our Cement Tile collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. For our busy Washington, DC client’s master bathroom, AC partnered with Four Brothers Carpentry to create a space that strives for harmony within the home’s hectic city locality.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

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. A natural beauty, this special order mosaic is worth waiting for, given our 1-3 week lead time.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 18, 2021

Fresh off of our annual corporate meeting on January 11 th , (we missed you just as much as you missed us that day, don’t worry), we thought it was a great time to reflect on some of our past accomplishments before setting sail into the new year filled with new opportunities to showcase our quality products and services to the building industry.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The time and labor to create the product and the travel expense to get it from point A to B was out of reach, except for the wealthy and the church. Eventually, in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, tile production became more efficient, resulting in a more affordable manufacturing process. So, what is encaustic tile exactly?

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

he looked high and low for a product that was energy efficient, simple to install, long lasting and, of course, dependable. He found a product with all those attributes and much more when he stumbled upon Step Warmfloor, an innovative radiant heating system with self-regulating properties.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

To see more featured tile product that includes a green color option, browse our website by setting the Color Filter to Green. 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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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

“Games Day was created by the British game production and retail company, Games Workshop, which started out producing more traditional games such as backgammon and later moved on to fantasy universe games, such as Warhammer. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. We just hope to see you later in one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Slate’s Natural Element. What is natural slate? The cost is often a critique of natural slate.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

” Ouzdanova says of the DC-metro area spec house, “We designed all the bathrooms in an hour. Featuring AC’s Island Stone line, the Crescent V-Tile series in the color Sutra Black takes on multiple personalities. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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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. Both products are not only attractive but durable and easy to clean – a win-win in our book! The key is to find a balance. Love the wall?

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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. Today, the country is also known for its modern production. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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