Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

The kitchen backsplash makes a subtle splash with AC’s Naturals 3×6 glossy sea glass subway tile. The creamy beige color of the backsplash reminds us of sand at the beach, that starts at the shoreline and rolls over the dunes. Here, AC’s Brocade Collection makes a stunning backsplash. Coordinating Collections.

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Tile DC Backsplash Mosaics 100

Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

It’s ideal for outside corners, or the top edge of a tiled wall like a backsplash or bathtub surround. Because the trim is available in a range of colors, the beige option used here easily blends in with the tile and grout around it. Then take a look at another AC blog post: A Latte Love: Fall Tile Inspiration.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

Grout is used to allow for this expansion and contraction. While we could write an entire blog about the history of ceramic tile over the millennia, it would be long and (let’s be honest) boring. The kitchen backsplash, for example, plays with angles. Even though the tile is glazed, it’s not guarded against water.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? The slabs were used on all surface areas from the floors to the counters and backsplash. To avoid slippage, your contractor or tile installer will be able to advise on an appropriate grout allowance due to the tile’s larger size.

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Porcelain Tile Natural Stone Stone 182

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 29, 2012

They offer a direct way to boost your company’s image and sales among customers and provide an easy way for customers to express their needs, insights, and opinions about what you offer. But on the other hand, if you tweet marketing and sales messages too often, you risk annoying – and then losing – your followers.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

Check out our blog Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections , that schools you in ceramic tile’s history and more. Learn about the various types of glass tile we offer with our blog The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. It’s all sedimentary, we mean elementary.

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Germany Brazil Bath Natural Stone 140

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

See how, with our blog Bigger is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile. Find out why with our blog Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation. A cement backsplash designed by Sagatov Design-Build and our Alexandria Showroom, featuring tile from our vendor Sabine Hill. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you know about tile variation?

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Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile 157

Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

Clean, crisp edges between each tile to keep the grout in place. Common cement tile installations include kitchen and bathroom backsplashes, flooring, bathroom countertops, shower flooring and walls, decorative wall features, fireplaces, and outdoor patios. A solid feel and weight of the tile. A top color layer of about 1/8 inch thick.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

To learn more about this collection, read our blog entry, It’s Only Natural: AC’s Glass Tile Collection. Penny round tile works well as a fireplace surround, kitchen backsplash, or bathroom and shower floor. The crisp white tile and grout are a quiet backdrop to the skylight above. Join our newsletter here.

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Marble Tile Mosaics DC 170