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

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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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. But, did you know we tackle commercial projects as well?

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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. 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 because they are non-porous and stain resistant.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The collection, shown above, features a dimensional mosaic in three natural stone marble choices: Thassos (pictured), Crema and Grigio. We’re here to talk fashion or tile, at one of our DC-metro area showrooms. AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. See you soon!

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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 get this look, visit one of AC’s five showroom locations in the DC-metro area. A sales and design associate would be tickled pink to pull together ceramic and marble samples for you.

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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 go for a similar handmade tile look like the high-range, dark tiles above, talk with one of our AC sales associates about options from our specialty vendors. Image Credit Image Credit.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

That’s how DC metro-area interior designer, Mary Douglas Drysdale ‘s aesthetic is often described. For further questions about the tile products featured here, or to place an order, please contact sales@architecturalceramics.com. A Classically Planned Space. Classic design with a modern sensibility.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Handmade tile can be even more varied due to the nature of the manufacturing process. If you are installing natural stone or a handmade product, variations are to be expected with veining, color, glaze saturation… even in size! Your sales consultant will be a great resource when selecting the material.

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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. The monochromatic field tile could act as a complimentary tile to our patterned Batik Collection.

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MARCH 16, 2018

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. For further questions about our Naturals Collection, or to place a tile order, please contact sales@architecturalceramics.com.

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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. ” It was fun working with Davis on this project.” Join our newsletter here.

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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. For some, like the DC-based firm Fajen & Brown , their client’s kitchen in Adam’s Morgan is an exercise in geometry.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Or visit the Naturals Product Page of our website here. 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. Shell Mosaics. The Sea Glass Collection. The Aurora Collection. Terrazzo Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

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. Related Links.

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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. See you soon!

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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

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. To see Architectural Ceramic’s variety of specialty tile, please visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations.

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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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