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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile. Penny round tile works well as a fireplace surround, kitchen backsplash, or bathroom and shower floor.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Thassos, for example, is a white marble that has little variation because instead of veining, it has a crystallized appearance. Here, our Waverly mosaic features Thassos and Crema Marfil marbles. Notice that the white marble is clean and crisp throughout. Our Silver Stitch marble was used for the overall monochromatic look.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

The strength and density of porcelain results in a higher PSI level, making it suitable for floor applications and commercial spaces. I See London, I See France… The origin of ceramic tile can be traced back to 13th Century BC, where natural clay tiles were used in Mesopotamian temples. Our London Collection. ″ x 9.5″

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

This unglazed porcelain tile is appropriate for wall and floor use. Paris, France. As the saying goes, when in Rome… you’ll find monument after monument clad in marble. The Colosseum was once covered in white marble before Emperors commandeered it for use on their own palaces.

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Sophisticated surfaces with Maximum impact

Diary of a Tile Addict

The new White Beauty by Maximum Marmi draws inspiration from a refined Asian marble characterised by white, green, grey, and black feldspars that create a rich and original design. In addition to wall and flooring applications, the material can also be used to customise furniture and architectural details. White Beauty by Fiandre.

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Displays of Diversity

Diary of a Tile Addict

As well as the XXL formats and gauged porcelain panels seeking traction in the worktop market, 20mm exterior grade tiles looking to compete with traditional landscaping pavers, and the full-blown revival of small format wall and floor tiles, there are interesting developments in surface textures, colour palettes and graphic forms.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Gracing the walls and floors of wealthy homes to extravagant palaces and temples alike, tile has become cemented in our culture as one of the most integral and impactful elements of our world’s stylistic influences. France is known for being a fashion capital and style influencer to the world. Moroccan Tile. Cuban Tile. French Tile.

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