As The Tile Turns

JUNE 25, 2014

Founded in 1982 by artists Michael Pratt & Reta Larson, the company has grown from two artists working in a home basement studio to over 130 people working together to produce over 1000 items that make up the Pratt & Larson product line. 3x6 beveled brick in production. Left to right: Clay made in Portland in its natural state.

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Portland Oregon Painted Ceramics 142

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While Encore Ceramics calls Oregon home, Architectural Ceramics is pleased to offer their product on the east coast. Check out Encore Ceramic’s 2017 Online Catalog to view the full product line or to learn more about their environmentally-friendly processes. The line can be broken down into eight main palettes.

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America Tile Mosaics Oregon 188

Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The calming bathroom above is a great example of how to use a decorative tile on the walls, complemented by a plank porcelain field tile on the floor. Both products are not only attractive but durable and easy to clean – a win-win in our book! Ask us about our Scraffito tile, handmade in Portland Oregon. Love the wall?

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Terracotta Oregon Portland Stone 100

Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

The flooring, also shown in the Argento color from our Monticello Collection, carries the color seamlessly from the vertical to horizontal surface. The walls, for example, feature a subtle silver-green paint, while the upholstery brings in a warm texture and tone. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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Tile Natural Stone DC Travertine 100

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the ground up, we’ll see what goes under and over shower floors and walls. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Another resource for tile products and continuing education, is Schluter Systems.

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Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath 173

Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2022

NeoCon attendees will be able to experience several new collections, including Social Canvas and Painted Perspectives, both part of a collaboration with ArtLifting which offers an inclusive platform for marginalized artists, as well as Pattern of Time LVT. Visit showroom 377 June 13 – 15 to experience these new innovative products.

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Oregon Painted Ohio System 40