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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.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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. Western Europe: It’s hard to take Western Europe’s wide range of ceramic tile and narrow it down into one small section.

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Week of August 31st, 2020 – Southern Hospitality & Design

Architectural Ceramics

A brief history and a fun fact about the derby – it began in 1872 when William Clark’s grandson Lewis Clark traveled to Europe and attended their own Epsom Derby in England, which eventually led him to be inspired to create America’s own version, the Kentucky Derby.

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

Astrachan went on to note the current issues affecting imports: Freight costs, container shortages, gas prices and sup- ply challenges in Europe. The line, which is manufactured in the company’s Tennessee facility, is available in several colors and features a natural stone look. Here are five trends: Organic Texture.

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A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

Most of Europe’s slate, for example, comes from Spain. They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring. AC’s 12″x24″ natural cleft slate tile in Brazilian Black. AC’s 12″x24″ natural cleft slate tile in Brazilian Black.

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Truly Unique – Marble Countertops

Burgin Construction

Marble is a natural stone found in mountainous regions of North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Marble has a crystalline nature that provides for the ability to be polished and has veins of mineral deposits that pattern it. Because this is a natural material, each piece is unique- no two slabs exactly alike.

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