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

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This week, we decided to feature some unusual and underappreciated uses for tile, whether it be porcelain, ceramic, cement…you name it! Gauged Porcelain Tile: Our New Favorite Furniture , WhyTile.com. For starters, as porcelain is one of the strongest materials to work with, it can make great furniture as shown by WhyTile.

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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile. Whether using the 12″x12″ product search or 24″x24″ product search , we make browsing simple.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain. Cement & Terracotta.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 20, 2020

Whether it’s incorporating sustainable porcelain tiles into your design or finding a use for reclaimed materials, there are lots of ways to honor our environment while creating a space. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

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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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

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. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. Modern & Moody.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room. This porcelain collection is a no-muss, no-fuss option that is easy to care for. “Hello, it’s me,” a non-porous tile option. Can’t get enough about porcelain tile?

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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. Check out Lane from our collection of porcelain tiles.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

If you’re putting your house on the market, check out what local DC metro area real estate and home staging professionals have to say about getting ready to sell. In a market like DC, the options can be overwhelming. For more wood-look porcelain options, visit our website. “Our Curious about any of the products you’ve seen?

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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. Porcelain: This hard-wearing glazed porcelain tile from our Kiln & Penny Collection is a stoneware tile made to look like ceramic.

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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. 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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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. The large-format porcelain tile, in four colorways, looks like concrete. Both boast thin porcelain-body slabs, as large as 162″x324″, that look like marble.

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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

AUGUST 2, 2019

This unglazed porcelain tile is appropriate for wall and floor use. 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. Paris, France. Rome, Italy.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. I get to watch our amazing sales team guide their clients through the design process, our product team work hard to bring the most innovative and beautiful products in, the warehouse team deliver to a happy client and be the finishing touch for our clients.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Do you always shower in the early morning, when porcelain or stone tile floors are habitually cold no matter what the season? AC’s in-stock, in-floor heating option, Strata Heat.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. To see collections available with Architectural Ceramics that include a base molding, visit our base molding product search here.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room. This porcelain collection is a no-muss, no-fuss option that is easy to care for. “Hello, it’s me,” a non-porous tile option. Can’t get enough about porcelain tile?

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. Schluter Systems. It’s Raining Cats & Dogs.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Here is the Best of 2017, inspired by our annual corporate meeting instead of popular products and tile trends. Yes, we’re proud of the products we offer as a member of the tile industry, but we’re also proud of our company’s growth throughout 2017. A trait of porcelain tile, for example, is its durability.

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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. Photo: Image by Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC for Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath; features AC’s Island Stone line and stock porcelain Craig Castle. ” It was fun working with Davis on this project.”

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

All domestically produced Florida Tile porcelain products have been certified to contain at least 40% recycled content, thus setting a new standard in an industry eager for valid environmental initiatives. For more on sustainable attributes of Florida Tile products, visit floridatile.ecoscorecard.com or www.floridatile.com.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

It also works well with the warm wood-look porcelain. Local DC-metro area design firm, Aidan Design , allows for the backsplash to act as a seamless transition from horizontal to vertical surfaces. To view the full Legend Collection, visit the product page of our website. Here, the Tribe pattern energizes the space.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Keeping the look traditional in this DC-area home meant weaving together various shades of warm and cool-toned marbles. Even seasoned experts need to be educated as new products come out. We offer tools and setting materials specialized to our various ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles. Contractor: Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The calming bathroom above is a great example of how to use a decorative tile on the walls, complemented by a plank porcelain field tile on the floor. Both products are not only attractive but durable and easy to clean – a win-win in our book! Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2020

A lot of employees, no matter the job title or position, are finding out just how productive they can be from their homes, joining the ever-growing network of remote workers and Zoom-Boomers. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 19, 2017

To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. If you already know your style, now you can find product that fits your look. Use AC’s Wish List function on our website to create a list of tile products you love. You’re a step ahead of the rest.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 16, 2017

To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. If you already know your style, now you can find product that fits your look. Use AC’s Wish List function on our website to create a list of tile products you love. You’re a step ahead of the rest.

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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. See you all in 2021 and have a safe and happy end of the year from our family at Architessa to yours!

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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

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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