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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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The sleek lines and luxury of Art Deco were given moment after moment at stand after stand and those that didn’t incorporate the gold, marble, or geometrics into their designs still set the stage with appropriate furniture and interior decor. Dune gold and stone design. Arklam’s Jurassic Gold. Cifre art deco design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year. Panaria Ceramica (Booth 2125), Eternity 0.3:

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

One collection could have easily been placed with the weave-look designs from the show, but its unique format and stone-look companions meant its own space was needed. round from Cicogres is a collection of large circular tiles in stone, marble, and weave-effects. round from Cicogres. Lirica Blue from Arklam.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

One collection could have easily been placed with the weave-look designs from the show, but its unique format and stone-look companions meant its own space was needed. round from Cicogres is a collection of large circular tiles in stone, marble, and weave-effects. round from Cicogres. Lirica Blue from Arklam.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

When considering large-format square field tile, common sizes are: 12″x12″, 18″x18″, and 24″x24″ Decorative or square accent tiles are most commonly seen in 4″x4″ or 6″x6″ Lastly, square mosaics are often mesh-mounted in a 1″x1″ or 2″x2″ size.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

When shopping for waterproof vinyl flooring with rigid core construction, you are likely to come across wood plastic composite (WPC) and stone plastic composite (SPC). Most mimic natural stone, but there are a few that look like wood. These tiles offer superior porcelain features that are only available from natural stone or marble.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Often we see a decorative fire-safe paneling on the back and sides of the firebox, and sometimes we see what looks like a regular ceramic tile. Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame.

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Trendir Magazine

JUNE 7, 2017

From marble to ones with a bout of color, there’s something for everyone below. Paired with a marble tub, this grey tones spark a warm and relaxing tone for the entire space. ( Paired with a marble tub, this grey tones spark a warm and relaxing tone for the entire space. ( Thanks again, Decor Pad.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Cava , a collection previously covered in Tile Addict, designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere, named ‘coral red’ as one of the grout colours specified to complement the tiles. This colour stone comes with a variety of grain thicknesses to subdue the brightness as much or as little as you’d like. Norwegian Pink from Petraluxe.

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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. But you don’t have to settle for the norm.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. Strong Veined Marble Porcelain. Dramatic, yet undeniably sophisticated, marble look porcelain in 2019 is stronger than ever. RESIDENTIAL TILE TRENDS.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Their large format marble and concrete effect porcelain tiles create a seamless look. Minimal grout-lines and a polished finish make for an immaculate space unblemished by constant harsh edges. Alfa Ceramic offers a similar range of porcelain tiles, from stone and marble-effect to a cement look.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Their large format marble and concrete effect porcelain tiles create a seamless look. Minimal grout-lines and a polished finish make for an immaculate space unblemished by constant harsh edges. Alfa Ceramic offers a similar range of porcelain tiles, from stone and marble-effect to a cement look.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Both are used by interior designers and homeowners alike to decorate a space. Don’t default to Windex because you’re cleaning glass, if you have unsealed white grout, it may turn blue over time. The Flagstaff pattern, shown here, uses tumbled Thassos, Bardiglio and Cavern marbles to create a stunning ikat pattern.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Cava , a collection previously covered in Tile Addict, designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere, named ‘coral red’ as one of the grout colours specified to complement the tiles. If grout features aren’t viable, Onix ’s Hex Stoneglass in Tangerine could provide a similar subtle pop of coral. Norwegian Pink from Petraluxe.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

The terrazzo innovations of the last few years will not go unnoticed and companies are still going strong with their fabulous terrazzo work, such as Diespeker who were nominated for Tile & Stone Awards for the second year in a row in recognition of their terrazzo work. Ravel from Huguet. Palma Random from Huguet. Huguet Apartment.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Ancient Stone. If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. Featured Porcelain Collections.

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The Perfect Bath

MARCH 16, 2016

STONE: There are so many types of stone, most indestructible, that are great for kitchen floors. From light to dark, figured surface to nearly plain, polished or honed, the choices are daunting: limestone, marble, granite, slate, lava, basalt and many others. The tiles have slight imperfections, which give them character.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Top decorating trends in 2016 and 2017 involve homeowners reinventing the way they think about the various spaces in their home. Cement Vs. Ceramic Vs. Glass Vs. Stone: Which is Best for Indoor Showers? Natural stone tile like slate and marble is known for use in kitchens, often for countertops and backsplashes.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. Note the coloured grout lines. Hyper Silver and decor by Flaviker. Supreme Wide 20 in Noir Lauren design by Flaviker. More at: [link].

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The Perfect Bath

APRIL 8, 2015

Decorative sconces complete the space. I have pictured one absolutely perfect white bath with scale, layers, cadence, good design and thoughtful planning.The many shades of white along with the activity of the stone give the space a vibrancy and fresh take a traditional materials.'

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

“Larger format tile continues to gain market share as it provides a more seamless installation with less visible grout lines. Tile that mimics natural materials such as wood, marble, terrazzo, concrete and brick is extremely popular, along with handcrafted looks that feature highly tactile qualities and color variance.

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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. Grout is used to allow for this expansion and contraction. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core.

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The Perfect Bath

MARCH 9, 2016

Below are possible fixes to improve the function, design and decoration of your kitchen. A new countertop is a great facelift option; my personal preference is for stone. From handmade ceramic tile to red clay, hand painted, marble or cement, the backsplash is a highly individual statement of your personal style.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

I believe the next looks will be in stone and ceramic as well as wall applications.”. Resilient visuals often follow trends seen in natural wood, stone and ceramic. You have updated decors and painted bevels, but the ‘Plus’ is really for performance.”. There are several new core technologies that are coming to market.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

FloorFolio’s Coastline is an avant-garde collection designed to combine the beauty of whitewashed wood and genuine aged stone. x 48 with a smooth texture and blends high-definition patterns to create the wood and stone design. UltraWood features four styles with 20 decors of clean, elevated visuals. HDPC waterproof vinyl tile.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. Pietra Valmalenco offers a contemporary stone look whereas Cottage features a rustic wood style.

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

This tile is great, it adds really nice texture without seeing any grout joints. The slab was a little more money, but worth it to my clients who dont like grout lines. Oh and yes I took out the tired marble surround and replaced it with the travertine tile I used in the floor of his kitchen to tie it all in. Walls of Stone.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2016

If your flooring is keeping you in the past, try switching from your traditional rolled vinyl or linoleum flooring to a more resilient, timeless material — we’re talking wood, tile, or stone. This frees up the wall, allowing for modern open shelving with a few decorative items and dishware. Image: Kimball Starr 4.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

While some people might say decorating primarily with white is boring, we think that couldn’t be further from the truth. White is a vibrant and bright color with an endless number of decorating possibilities. The change from subway tile to shiplap is accentuated with black grout for a crisp look.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

To combat this shift, Heras said manufacturers are looking at ways to “impact the labor challenges and drive better understanding of the total lifecycle cost of ownership for LVT as compared to tile and stone and the impact tile has on property values vs. the inexpensive substitute.”. There is a huge market for porcelain slabs.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

RevoTile is said to install two-times faster than traditional tile in three steps: 1) place underlayment, no mortar required; 2) click tiles together; and 3) grout immediately. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. No wait time and no acclimation is required.

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