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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

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Porcelain, The Ultimate Outdoor Tile

Conestoga Tile Blog

Tangier, Morocco. For nearly 6,000 years, ancient architects have incorporated ceramic tile in their building projects. Ceramic tile was used during the construction of buildings, walkways, and courtyards. In fact, its tough structure helped to make it a top material choice for outdoor tile projects 1000’s of years ago.

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Porcelain, The Ultimate Outdoor Tile

Conestoga Tile

Tangier, Morocco. For nearly 6,000 years, ancient architects have incorporated ceramic tile in their building projects. Ceramic tile was used during the construction of buildings, walkways, and courtyards. In fact, its tough structure helped to make it a top material choice for outdoor tile projects 1000’s of years ago.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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Avente Tile Talk: Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own

Tile Talk

Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own. But for this post, I would like to focus on just one of these art forms -- the mesmerizing forms, colors and shapes of Moroccan tile, Zillij (also spelled as Zellige or Zellij ). ” Zillij, or tilework of Morocco. ” Handmade cement tile inspired by Moroccan patterns.

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Curated Maximalism Inspired from Around The Globe

Garden State Tile Blog

From eyeing beautiful Carrara Marble in Italy to seeking out the vibrant hand-sewn rugs displayed on the streets of Morocco, interior influence can be pulled from any destination. Add bursts of color to backsplashes and walls with vibrant ceramics, such as the Swatches collection Lipstick Red wall tile. Rio Penthouse. Irish Cottage.

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