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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 back-painted glass tile uses a powder technique to achieve the hand-printed effect. Mann’s DC bathroom may be short on floor space, but its walls are tall. Focus on a Feature.

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Design Thoughts – Winter Restaurant Week 2020

Architectural Ceramics

We felt a great compliment would be our Artem Sundaze porcelain, with lines hand-drawn by designer Lauren Liess, to help pull in the fun pops of color. The Fulton , with its waterfront setting and hand-painted murals inspired by Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea , evokes a feeling of summer and nostalgia.

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Turning Functional into Durable, Fabulous

Architectural Ceramics

To give a similar look, we selected one of our decorative hand-painted tiles, coming soon , designed by the lovely Lauren Liess. With a simple can of chalkboard paint, pictures, and cubbies, you can transform any laundry room, mudroom or entryway into a reflection of its inhabitants. Want to have something easier to clean than paint?

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5 Ways to Wear White After Memorial Day

Architectural Ceramics

The trick, is that the glossy white pattern which is printed on a matte white porcelain body, goes almost unnoticed until light is reflected off of the tile’s surface. AC’s Invisible 9 Collection, displaying the nine pattern options printed on each 9″x9″ decorative porcelain tile. Weathered Wood Collection.

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Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

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Here, the Focal Point palette mixes neutral tones with energizing ones, all while putting Living Coral front and center: AC’s Charme Collection , featuring large-format porcelain tile in a stylish neutral palette. To get this look, visit one of AC’s five showroom locations in the DC-metro area.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

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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. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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

Architectural Ceramics

Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant. Hand-painted patterns and colors available Porous material not suitable for wet & freeze-susceptible areas. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. It is a great option for high-traffic areas.