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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Simply strolling the mosaic-tiled streets while eating a pastel de nata and taking in the sites like beautifully tiled buildings is a treat when vacationing in Lisbon. This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. Lisbon, Portugal. Paris, France.

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Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Architectural Ceramics

Nadia Subaran co-founded the design firm based in Silver Spring, Maryland with her husband, John Schmiedigen. Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash. ACI’s Estrella Grande oval shell mosaic. Drysdale also used the floral mosaic. Fresh and Floral.

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Trick or Treat: Trade Tips for a Sweet Install

Architectural Ceramics

It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation. Tile contractor and trade professional, Gianna Vallefuoco with the Maryland-based Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC. speaks to a scary common client question: can natural stone can be hand-picked? ” For Washington D.C. Contractor: Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC.

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BDNY 2019 – Trends & Tile at Boutique Design New York

Architectural Ceramics

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). Love the green “stone” tabletops? Our team that took part in BDNY 2019.

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What’s New at AC?

Architectural Ceramics

Brocade Chevron – Brocade is a ‘class of richly decorated fabrics’, so we thought it was the perfect name for our upcoming waterjet mosaics which will be a collection of various patterns. The first two are the classic herringbone and arabesque mosaics, and now we’ve introduced the chevron pattern as well!

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Caring for Natural Stone Countertops

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

Caring For Your New Natural Stone Countertops. It adds elegance and style to your decor, and its durability makes natural stone one of the most practical types of countertop materials. Depending on the type of natural stone countertop you’ve had installed, there are ways to care for it so it lasts for many years to come.