Architectural Ceramics

Specialties

Architectural Ceramics offers the largest variety of porcelain, stone, glass, ceramics, and specialty tile in the metro DC area. ACI has helpful design staff to assist you with your kitchen, backsplash, bathroom, pool, foyer, floors, walls, or patio tile needs.

History

Established in 1983.

Architectural Ceramics deemed «where the architects and designers shop» by Washingtonian Magazine is a comprehensive tile and stone company servicing the design industry, including, but not limited to, the homeowner, designer, builder, contractor, architect and installer. Established in 1983, Architectural Ceramics is a family-​owned and operated corporation. ACI has six convenient locations in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area: Maryland: Baltimore, Bethesda, Rockville and Virginia: Alexandria, Chantilly, Falls Church. ACI has a worldwide assortment of ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, slate, marble, limestone, glass and metal tiles, with an extensive supply on hand, ready for pickup or to ship from our Rockville, MD and Chantilly, VA warehouses. In addition, Architectural Ceramics has over 30 specialty vendors which can be special ordered for your project.

Meet the Business Owner

Betty S.

Business Owner

Betty Sullivan is the matriarch of Architectural Ceramics. Betty has been a key leader for Architectural Ceramics since 2001. Under Betty’s leadership ACI has increased revenues sevenfold! In the mid 1990’s, Betty was the president of an Intellectual Property Licensing firm where she partnered with major corporations to provide patent licensing, mastered negotiating skills, and managed high powered patent attorneys. Prior to her work with patent licensing she had retail experience with United Colors of Benneton and L&L Bakeries opening stores and streamlining production.