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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. To reference this information later, download a Printable PDF here. I’m planning on installing it in my house next year, with floor heat underneath, of course!”

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Ancient Stone. If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. Featured Porcelain Collections.

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NSI selects award recipients

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. She was instrumental in her company donating stone to multiple Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E

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Porcelain Tile vs. Ceramic Tile

Tile Talk

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are very similar, especially when compared to cement tiles, quarry tile, glass tiles or stone. The PEI ratings is commonly referred to as “abrasion resistance” and is probably the most commonly used industry rating for wear. Remember, ceramic tile will be less expensive than porcelain tile.

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Queries & Quandaries

StoneDimensions

There are numerous quarriers who have established grades for the varieties of material yielded by their particular quarry, and in those cases, there would be terminology that defines each grade. Q: We’re doing a stone tile job and the owner has called in a tile consultant. Your concern about the 50 lbs./in²

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Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

Architectural Ceramics

AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. The his and hers vanity tops feature Cararra marble slabs.

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Weekend Retreat in New York With a Rustic, Cabin-Like Feel: The RiverBanks House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The third floor encompasses a suite for the owners, complete with a home office and deck that evokes the feeling of being in a tree house. A guest wing dedicated to the remaining four bedrooms is accessible through a glassed-in hallway—also referred to as the bridge, given that it is situated among trees and water.”