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Laminate: State of the Industry 2024

Floor Covering News

Co nventional wisdom would suggest that softening conditions in the new home construction market over the past eight to 10 months might put a damper on laminate flooring sales in that bellwether sector. After all, it is estimated that new residential construction accounts for anywhere between 15%–18% of category sales in the U.S.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. 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.

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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. Better yet, visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms to continue the conversation with one of our sales associates. clean, off-white color.

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Recer: sublime surface selection 

Diary of a Tile Addict

metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3 Today the company sells to around 60 countries, with export sales representing more than 60% of turnover. Recer is particularly well established in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, and the USA. In 2022, Recer produced around 5 million sq.

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Recer: sublime surface selection 

Diary of a Tile Addict

metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3 Today the company sells to around 60 countries, with export sales representing more than 60% of turnover. Recer is particularly well established in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, and the USA. In 2022, Recer produced around 5 million sq.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: Miramar mosaic in Ocean quartz glaze with Calacatta honed stone dots, image via Encore Ceramic’s 2017 Catalog. Owner and founder, Christian Quemere, was born in Brittany, France, an area known for ceramics. Matte, glossy, crackle, sheer, jewel — Encore Ceramic’s glazes are what make the collection special.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France. For further questions about our products featured here, or to place a tile order, please contact sales@architecturalceramics.com. Multi-Tile: Tile patterns that use three or more tiles are considered multi-tile patterns.

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