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

Architectural Ceramics

Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options. Rumor has it that former President Barack Obama has a doggie washing station for his pup in his DC-area home. Time will tell… Terracotta Tile. It’s Raining Cats & Dogs.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. The product shown is our hand-painted Palio 20 terracotta field. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. This is an easy place to add color and texture to the room. The kitchen above is classic and simple.

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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Anatomy of the Fireplace. The fireplace consists of 3 core parts, plus the mantel. Each area provides its own function and has different requirements. .

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Creating Custom Designs with Homemade, Handpainted Terracotta Tiles

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics is helping bring homemade, handpainted terracotta tiles to the DC Metro area and invites you to come into one of our showrooms to check it out! Here’s a step-by-step guide to customized terracotta tile : Pick a color. However, when there are so many choices, sometimes it can get intimidating!

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Cement & Terracotta. Sorry wood-look porcelain, we’ve temporarily moved on, to cement and terracotta tile. Spaces are trending toward more natural material choices like cement and terracotta tiles. Either cement or terracotta tiles would make a great patio or accent wall in an outdoor space. Yes and no.

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