Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2023

T he tile category is awash with benefits to the end consumer. However, making the sale can sometimes be laborious for the retail sales associate. With that in mind, tile suppliers are touting new-and-improved merchandising concepts designed to support the sale. vice president, dealer/trade sales.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 28, 2019

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. There’s a new stone that’s taking over marble’s popularity — and it’s onyx. Are you wondering what the difference is between onyx vs. marble? Onyx is actually a type of marble and it has many of the same properties.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dallas, Texas—This Friday is National Tile Day 2024 and Daltile , the largest designer and manufacturer of tile in North America, wants to kick-off the celebration by highlighting the myriad of attributes that make tile an outstanding component of residential and commercial design, construction and remodeling.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Ceramic Tile is the most versatile product in the industry with the ability to clad nearly every surface in the home, proponents say. Suppliers are making it easy for consumers to mix and match their styles, too, with new technology and design-forward products meant to flow from one surface to another.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

The high-end tile market carries much potential for savvy flooring dealers. The ceramic, stone and porcelain tile category remains one of only two truly aspirational product categories within the industry, meeting the needs of the high-end market in several ways.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Ceramic tile is by far one of the most design savvy, alluring categories in the industry. Yet, some retailers struggle with the sale. One of MSI’s retail partners, Yates Flooring in Lubbock, Texas, features tile prominently and uses a key strategy of grouping color and material to help make the sale.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). Designers have the PANTONE Color of the Year (COTY). About the PANTONE Color Institute.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

While subway tile is a popular option and has it’s place, we’re here to challenge the norm. Here are a few beautiful examples of how opting for a material other than a 3″x6″ white subway tile can take your backsplash from a sweet and simple ceramic to something a bit more savory and show-stopping.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. The good news is, when it comes to tile variation, there are ways to avoid the unexpected. On a scale of one to ten, how much tile variation do you like?

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 24, 2022

Tile of Spain hosted a group of editors, designers and architects for this year’s Passport to Creativity tour, which took place in Valencia June 13-17, 2022. Spain continues to export its tiles to more than 180 countries around the world, with the USA accounting for 22.9% VIVES – Pop TIle Popart. of its exports.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Let’s get the skinny on a few tile shapes and patterns, and see how clients used them. Tile Shapes & Patterns. Probably a 3″x6″ subway or a 12″x24″ field tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. We’re hoping you’ll file one or two ideas away to use on a tile renovation after a tax refund comes your way. The penny round tile shown above is in a matte finish and the color Copper.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 12, 2019

We searched Instagram for penny round tile inspiration and found more than the two options that filing your taxes yields you. Using #pennyrounds yields 5,078 results and counting, most of which are tile. From ceramic to porcelain and glass to marble, you’re sure to find something that fits your style and your wallet.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

You may be adding garland to your White Pine or pining after tile you saw on our website. Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim. First, check out our list of tile trim terms, where we describe various types as well as mention AC Collections that feature them.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. The tile would then be installed with White Thinset directly on the membrane. We sell Miracle Poultice products that can help if you contact our sales team at sales@architecturalceramics.com. The availability of so many wonderful marbles.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. Manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century to cover floors with novel designs, bold colors, and to withstand footprints and the passage of time. What Are My Cement Tile Options?

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

American Olean’s Foyer, which utilizes digital printing technology, is a striking marble-look tile designed to create a lasting impression. The advent of digital printing—versus the traditional silk screen and roto-color—brought with it a whole new world for tile. marble, stone, wood, etc.)

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. neutral honed marble.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Not all tiles are created equal. One tile type deserves special notice, encaustic cement tile. The unique patterns , often found with encaustic tiles, make them the best choice for bathroom wall tiles intended to make a splash with visitors and homeowners alike. Individual tiles have a pigment layer ?”

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Because we are in the business of selling tile however, we want to know how you feel about a cool, up-and-coming trend: dimensional tile. Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. Shanan Hehir, owner Shanans Absolute Tile LLC Manchester, Vt.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

We also have a crush on a new bathroom design trend may, however, have you on edge: the shower ledge. So when design dictates a square niche, at least it can be well-thought out and well-placed. Image Credit: Tessa Neustadt for Emily Henderson Design. Let’s talk about how you can get a similar look using AC tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In the month of November, we’re thankful for Thanksgiving feasts, Black Friday sales, and the ‘Movember’ trend where men grow a mustache to bring awareness to men’s health. In case shopping at midnight or facial hair aren’t your thing, there’s another trend that’s growing attention: matte black tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

In lieu of Cevisama—now postponed to February 2023—Tile of Spain hosted this year’s Passport to Creativity tour, which took place in Valencia June 13-17, 2022. According to Nomdedeu, Spain continues to export its tiles to more than 180 countries around the world, with the USA accounting for 22.9% of its exports. Look and Please Touch.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Las Vegas— The International Surface Event, held here last month, was home to three powerhouse tile companies this year: Dal-Tile, MSI and Emser Tile. While the main event for tile each year is Coverings, being held in Orlando, Fla., Tile suppliers agreed this year’s show was robust and the energy was palpable.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Our Badajoz cement tiles have been getting a lot of kitchen love lately. Jessica Helgerson’s kitchen design seems to have jumpstarted the trend a few years ago. Dark cabinetry, brass accents and marble countertops create a beautiful and inviting space. Unsure about which concrete tiles to choose for your space?

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. neutral honed marble.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 22, 2019

From the stunning Bordeaux to the Moroccan-inspired Arabesque , Granada Tile’s handmade cement tiles are sweeping the world as a unique way to improve the look and feel of any space. Contrary to common ceramic tiles, handmade cement tiles offer the ability to customize any aspect of the design to suit your style.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In another move to strengthen its executive leadership team, Louisville Tile has promoted Tina Boyle to the position of chief operating officer. Tina has been a member of the Louisville Tile Family for over three decades,” explained Crosby Hall, executive VP of corporate resources. Tina Boyle Louisville, Ky.—In

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Floor Covering News

JULY 19, 2023

—Crossville continues to expand its porcelain portfolio with the launch of its Access Point porcelain tile collection. Featuring some of today’s most sought-after looks, Access Point is designed for price-conscious projects and those seeking made-in-the-USA products.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

So, until Architectural Ceramics gets an invite to visit his home, let’s check out our own client spaces that strike a cord with harmonious designs. Harmonious spaces incorporate design principles like those of Feng Shui. We like surfaces, especially tiled surfaces. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui. A Moment of Zen.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Don’t let tile mistakes haunt your home renovation. With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. ACI employees filled out tile brackets and the results are in. Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. Tile Stats By Type. Is glass hard to work with?

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products. Here’s a play-by-play on what tile materials were used on the project, how commercial and residential tiles differ, and how you can bring a commercial look to your residential home.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When it comes to tile in our homes, we all want a sweet looking space. Whether you are working with a designer or like to do-it-yourself, we can all learn from professional tile contractors and installers. Holy tile variation Batman! Designer: Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design, Vendor: Architectural Ceramics, Inc.,

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