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Ceramic: Digital printing changes the game

Floor Covering News

Thus, gorgeous marble visuals on porcelain tile, for example, can now be installed in homes or commercial spaces where they would have been cost or performance prohibitive in the past, opening up a whole new world of design possibilities.” marble, stone, wood, etc.) What’s more, digital printing has taken the realism to even greater heights.

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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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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain. Cement & Terracotta.

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