Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 12, 2019

We searched Instagram for penny round tile inspiration and found more than the two options that filing your taxes yields you. Using #pennyrounds yields 5,078 results and counting, most of which are tile. Our City Hall Collection , includes ceramic subway field tiles, coordinating trims and this penny round mosaic.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

We wanted to revel in Autumn for a bit, asking our resident tile experts to share fall tile inspirations for you. After all, we’re a bunch of tile-obsessed designers. Kate Valder, our contagiously happy and seriously talented Commercial Rep for the DC area, curated this contemporary take on the Tartan, below.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Because we are in the business of selling tile however, we want to know how you feel about a cool, up-and-coming trend: dimensional tile. Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. 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. Modern & Moody. Classy & Glassy. Playful Pebbles.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

While subway tile is a popular option and has it’s place, we’re here to challenge the norm. Here are a few beautiful examples of how opting for a material other than a 3″x6″ white subway tile can take your backsplash from a sweet and simple ceramic to something a bit more savory and show-stopping.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. You are standing in a room.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

You may want to do the same and go for gold after seeing our first mood board, that features a mix of black and gold tile. A mood board featuring AC black and gold tile. Not only the color, but the size of this tile is on trend. This next mood board brings a bit of California style to the east coast, by way of rose gold tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Don’t let tile mistakes haunt your home renovation. With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

We’re celebrating Mom by featuring spaces and tile that have woman’s touch. Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. ” Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When it comes to tile in our homes, we all want a sweet looking space. Whether you are working with a designer or like to do-it-yourself, we can all learn from professional tile contractors and installers. Holy tile variation Batman! It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Stone Fireplace Inspirations. 18 Stunning Stone Fireplaces for Every Style , the Spruce. Anyways, our first post this week showcases stone fireplaces, and how they can be incorporated into a variety of home furnishings and the range of their looks. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Let’s get the skinny on a few tile shapes and patterns, and see how clients used them. Tile Shapes & Patterns. Probably a 3″x6″ subway or a 12″x24″ field tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2019

The end result is a space that will have you dreaming of a white Christmas, or for some white tile for your next renovation. That’s how DC metro-area interior designer, Mary Douglas Drysdale ‘s aesthetic is often described. Interior Design by Mary Douglas Drysdale, featuring AC tile. A Classically Planned Space.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

We like surfaces, especially tiled surfaces. Let’s see how our clients’ tile renovations, whether a single room or an entire home, promote harmony by way of Feng Shui. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way. No matter your style, you’re sure to find the right fit for your residential or commercial tile project. In tile, we say yes!

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

The field tile is 2″x6″ which is slightly skinnier than a traditional 3″x6″ subway tile. This allows for the niches to fit perfectly and avoids the need for them to be surrounded by awkward cut tile pieces. Also, it’s tempting to use a contrasting or accent tile in the back of the niches.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We noticed quite a few more searches for “cabin design ideas” as more and more people seek quieter areas to wait-out the pandemic, and of course we saw plenty of tile in all shapes and sizes. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

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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. Herringbone, arabesque, chevron — Geometric tile patterns have long been in style. The shower accent features AC’s Brocade Collection , in the Chevron Mosaic stone mix. Going Geometric. Moody & Modern.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Tile can take your fireplace from ho-hum to exceptional, making it the focal point of your space. As you can see from the image above, the two main areas appropriate for tiling are the surround and hearth. So, can I use any tile for my fireplace? The product above is a porcelain field tile, selected for more than its beauty.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

They purchased a flat in Georgetown, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the C&O Canal, and then began renovations with DC architect and designer Andreas Charalambous. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Check out the article linked above!

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 18, 2021

.” Working alongside one of our favorite interior designers, the amazing Lauren Liess, we were able to provide some of the materials that make up this stunning home, including our Veranda Marble in Antiqued White as well as our Terra Folk Bouquet in Honey, the latter of which is a Lauren Liess designed tile. Pretty cool, right?

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). A kitchen renovation featuring a white subway tile backsplash and Living Coral cabinetry.

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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? Slate tile with a natural cleft or rough texture.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 31, 2020

We recommend anything screened in as to minimize unwanted intruders such as mosquitoes and flies during warmer-weather seasons, but nothing wrong with an adjoining outdoor natural stone patio to provide the “true breath of fresh air”. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 6, 2015

Below we’ve highlighted 10 kitchens we’ve designed in the Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC areas that flawlessly showcase all the amazing aspects of installing white kitchen cabinets. Paired with sleek countertops and bright glaze-tiled walls, white cabinets can make your entire kitchen look as new as the day we designed it.

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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. The designer didn’t stop with the walls – instead they opted to finish the ceilings in both tile and wood! Love the wall? What’s your mood?

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. AC’s Surge Collection, a large-format ceramic tile made to look like back-lit glass, has several features that make it a bright idea: 8″x24″ field tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

What do tiles and textiles have in common? Both begin their life cycles as natural elements. See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. To achieve the look, the tile is made using a screen printed technique that results in a pollen-dusted effect.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

APRIL 1, 2015

Source: Conestoga Tile via Houzz; Installation by Dc Metro Tile The world’s going green and more and more builders are incorporating environmentally-friendly ceramic tile in their designs. Ceramic tile is environmentally friendly from mining to installation.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 14, 2019

But some are wary of the stone, so get the truth about putting marble in your kitchen! Marble is more porous than materials like quartz and granite, allowing for substances like oil to more easily stain and seep into the stone. Marble is a softer stone than granite or quartz, meaning that it allows for scratches, chips, and etching.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Whatever it is, stay safe and we will see you next week for another top 5 design!

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Take a look at the article for the full list of tips and suggestions for your next wintertime indoor gathering!

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 14, 2019

But some are wary of the stone, so get the truth about putting marble in your kitchen! Marble is more porous than materials like quartz and granite, allowing for substances like oil to more easily stain and seep into the stone. Marble is a softer stone than granite or quartz, meaning that it allows for scratches, chips, and etching.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 15, 2013

Granite countertops instead of laminate: Natural stone – including granite, limestone, and soapstone—add a sophisticated appearance that laminate lacks. Not only is stone more beautiful, but it’s also durable and has the ability to withstand the wear and tear of demanding kitchen activities. Washington, DC.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

Operating on a 24-volt AC/DC platform, the heating system warms the ambient air in a space from the ground up. Step Warmfloor is designed for use under most “non-conductive” flooring surfaces—ceramic, porcelain tiles, natural stone, hardwood, laminate and even carpet.

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