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Why External Porcelain Paving is a Safer Choice for Your Patio

The London Tile Co.

have made sure that all our external porcelain paving tiles have a minimum R11 slip resistance rating. PorcelPave engineered porcelain is extremely strong and hard-wearing. Much more scratch resistant than natural stone or concrete. Portico has a deep grey-blue colour with random marbling, inspired by quarried Cumbrian slate.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature. Porcelain tile is an excellent option for commercial or residential spaces.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Porcelain: This hard-wearing glazed porcelain tile from our Kiln & Penny Collection is a stoneware tile made to look like ceramic.

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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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Timeless to Timeworn: 4 New Stone-Look Collections Made In The USA

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has introduced 4 new Made In The USA collections, ranging from sophisticated marble-looks to concrete inspired selections with a twist. The marked veins of marbles are combined with the bold appearance of soapstone, creating a unique look that provides every installation with a modern, yet urban touch. Browse Venue.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant.

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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. Durable, non-porous, predictable — Porcelain is an obvious choice when consistency is the name of the game. Natural Stone. Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here.