Remove Definition Remove Grout Remove Natural Stone Remove Travertine
article thumbnail

Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

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. Rehoboth beaches anyone?

Porcelain 182
article thumbnail

Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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. Related Links.

Outdoor 157
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Must-have 2022 introductions

Floor Covering News

Wellmade’s commercially rated HDPC/SPC waterproof vinyl tile features high-definition visuals and “grout-look” edges along with realistic embossed surface textures. Choose from ceramic tile and natural stone looks, including marble, sandstone and travertine. Wellmade:HDPC/SPC.

article thumbnail

Big And Beautiful – Gauged Porcelain Slabs

Conestoga Tile Blog

Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Manufacturers utilize high-definition digital print technology when glazing the porcelain slabs at the factory.

article thumbnail

Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France. The crisp white tile and grout are a quiet backdrop to the skylight above. Multi-Tile: Tile patterns that use three or more tiles are considered multi-tile patterns. The pattern combinations are endless.

Tile 170
article thumbnail

Big And Beautiful – Gauged Porcelain Slabs

Conestoga Tile

Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Manufacturers utilize high-definition digital print technology when glazing the porcelain slabs at the factory.

article thumbnail

Collaboration on Installation is Key to Architect's Success

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Concerns over installation specifications, crack isolation and prevention, setting materials and grouts for large tile all require more forethought than they do for smaller tile installations. There is much more collaboration between communities, which is a definite plus.