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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it. Ceramic & Porcelain Variation. When creating clay-based ceramic or porcelain tiles, manufacturers strive for consistency or variety.

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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. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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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. It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France.

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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

Agata, Amazonite, White Beauty, Grey Beauty, Calacatta Bellissimo, Arabescato Orobico, and Rock Salt are the latest editions to this best-selling premium porcelain collection; while Roc de Bourgogne, and Solida are new colour ranges in the Stone Effects category. Agata Atena by Fiandre. In this design, a polished finish enhances the surface.

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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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Fiandre adds new looks to Maximum Marmi collection

Floor Covering News

The latest editions to Fiandre’s top-selling porcelain collection include: Agata, Amazonite, White Beauty, Grey Beauty, Calacatta Bellissimo , Arabescato Orobico and Rock Salt. Roc de Bourgogne is inspired by the famous stone of Burgundy, France. Initially introduced at Cersaie and Salone, the products are now available in the U.S.

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