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. Natural Stone.

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Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Ceramics 145

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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Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble 157

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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Natural Stone Tile Marble Porcelain 165

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes.

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Terracotta Quarry Design Cement 113

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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Porcelain Tile Natural Stone Stone 182

Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— Continental Cut Stone in Florence, Texas, has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (NSC/ANSI 373). I have been involved with the Natural Stone Council since its inception and believe that stone has a great story to tell.

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Stone Natural Stone Cleveland Quarry 90

Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

—AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Made with a durable composite material made primarily of crushed limestone, Comfortstone is an innovative alternative to natural stone. “We Tile sizes include 16 × 16 and 12 × 24.

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Stone Natural Stone Grout Quarry 52

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has awarded Greg Osterhout (Northern Stone Supply) the 2023 David Fell Spirit of Service award, and Sam Arcot the 2023 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year award. Under his leadership, Northern Stone Supply eagerly stepped up to support the R.I.S.E.

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Natural Stone India Stone Quarry 59

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Las Vegas—The winners of the 2023 Pinnacle Awards were celebrated during the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awards ceremony at StonExpo, held here. The nature of the quarry deposit, with its perfectly flat beds, made it possible to carry out this razor-thin level of precision. To learn more about each project, visit here.

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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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Tile Quarry Marble Natural Stone 167

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Verona, Italy—Opened in September 2021 by Antolini Luigi, Antolini MilanoDuomo Stoneroom is the new, unique space in the center of Milan: a hub and a lab entirely focused on the universe of natural stone. The Stoneroom is a place of discovery and knowledge, according to the company.

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Natural Stone Quarry Stone Italy 98

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

It was the Versace of tile.”. Five years ago, in the deepest nadir of the Great Recession, Atanasio launched a new line of tile and stone, AlysEdwards. I called it ‘ready-made custom tile.’”. In the 12 months she has been at Country Floors, she has designed 14 new lines, which are about to be unveiled at Coverings.

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Industry Design Tunisia Quarry 221

The London Tile Co.

JULY 26, 2019

But never fear, The London Tile Co. That’s why we at The London Tile Co. have made sure that all our external porcelain paving tiles have a minimum R11 slip resistance rating. During the manufacturing process of our tiles texture is added to the surface before they are fired to increase each tiles slip resistance.

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Porcelain Outdoor Quarry Travertine 187

Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile. This course is designed to give salespeople the tools they need in order to increase sales and avoid customer false expectations and more.

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Stone Ceramics Natural Stone Tile 52

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Visitors to Booth #5659 will be able to see firsthand how the SikaTile solutions are designed to eliminate unwanted jobsite callbacks. SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is suitable for dimensional stone, slate, granite, stone agglomerates and most types of ceramic, ceramic mosaic, quarry, brick paver, porcelain, glass and clay tile installations.

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Grout Las Vegas Quarry Porcelain 52

The London Tile Co.

JULY 10, 2015

Backsplash Tiles. Give your backsplash a personal makeover with some decor tiles. Using neutral tiles such as our Sirocco Decor tiles will create a focal point above your hob or sink, making a gorgeous scene. Using smaller square tiles, you can create a stunning backdrop for your rustic kitchen. Exposed Brick.

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Kitchen Tile Natural Stone Flagstone 100

StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter. The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities.

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Natural Stone Stone Quarry Sealants 40

How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? If you look at most Travertine Tile you will see that it is very porous on the unfinished side and that is because that is how most of it looks. The mining and production of Travertine Tile is varied.

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Travertine Croatia Natural Stone Grout 127

Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles.

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Sealants Grout Cement Quarry 98

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

Slate’s Natural Element. Before we jump into examples of slate tiles, let’s look at slate as a natural material. What is natural slate? This hardening or change in physical form, due to natural elements like heat and pressure, is known as metamorphism. Slate tile with a natural cleft or rough texture.

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Germany Brazil Bath Natural Stone 140

Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. • Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. Social Media Training. 11 April 2012. A Coverings preview. at 6:00 AM.

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Kitchen Design Mosaics Porcelain 76

Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Houzz.com started out just a couple of years ago and has since grown into one of the go to places on the internet for designers and Architects to show their work. If youre concerned about staining, dont get counters made from natural stone.

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Kitchen Design Natural Stone Bath 90

Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 24, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. I know this because I designed this display. Similarly, natural stone patterns dont have formal names. A stone labeled Crema Bordeaux today looks nothing like the same stone from the same quarry in Brazil five years ago.

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Kitchen Design Bath Interior Design 55