Aparici tile: features of facing material
The interior of an apartment or a country house is an important component of comfort, this also applies to the walls: very often tiles are used for such surfaces. Ceramic tile was used by people already in antiquity, and since then it is popular. Now many manufacturers make both floor and wall tiles, and all facing materials have certain features. In conditions of strong competition in the market, each company must offer a large number of new products, and this must be done constantly. One of the most prominent representatives of advanced tile manufacturing companies is the Spanish manufacturer Aparici.
About company
The main advantage of this company is the price.In terms of price and quality, Aparici occupies one of the leading places on the world market.
This company appeared in 1961. The experience gained over the centuries was passed on to the manufacturer, who added mechanized production to the process. Over time, a certain philosophy has emerged in the enterprise: quality, innovation and experience. Quality is a necessary attribute. Using only proven materials, maintaining certain characteristics, direct contact with dealers and customers - all this allows the company to keep a very high bar.
You can learn more about how the Aparici ceramic tile manufacturing process is carried out in the video below.
Special features
Typically, large manufacturers represent 5-6 new collections per year. Aparici company annually produces from 10 and more new types of tiles. This is despite the fact that the manufacturer focuses on the methods of ancient and medieval masters.
The advantages of the company include the following:
- Very wide range. Choose for yourself the most suitable option can a person with any income;
- Not only expensive specimens look solid, but also cheap collections;
- You can always choose a tile for any design;
- High moisture resistance;
- Resistance to temperature changes;
- Tiles are durable.
Kinds
All tile coverings offered by Aparici can be divided into the following groups:
- Earthenware ceramics with the use of double firing and spray pattern;
- Whitebody - tile, completely made of white material;
- Porcelanico - the main feature is that the firing is carried out once;
- Design aparici - mosaic of various elements (for a specific design).
The company offers different types of surfaces:
- gloss;
- glass;
- non-slip tiles;
- satin;
- ground tiles (matt and polished);
- pearl;
- matte;
- natural;
- polished.
Collections
The following popular options among consumers can be distinguished:
- Vision collection - Coatings that perfectly mimic the mosaic. On the surface there are minor irregularities, they are decorated as borders or ornaments. The colors are chosen in such a way that imitation of dark and light wood is created. With the help of such materials you can create a solid, but at the same time soft and calm interior;
- Carpet collection. At first such coverings were created as floor tiles, later they became universal.Drawing on the surface resembles a natural stone, many compare it with divorces on the copper surface. This collection will suit the styles of classic, ethnic, neoclassical and country;
- Instant Collection will help to make a mosaic of your wall. At the same time it will be made of precious and semiprecious stones. In addition, there is also a floor tile that imitates marble;
- Logic collection. This collection will make any room simply irresistible. This is a mirrored tile, and each has both a gloss and a matte surface. This tiled flooring is decorated with lines of silver and gold. Laying such tiles in various ways, you can create unique designs;
- Tolstoi collection. This collection will decorate any room decorated in the Baroque style. The following colors are presented: black, gray, terracotta, beige with gilded borders and other decorative elements;
- Enigma collection. This tile can be compared with an expensive tile. The presence of metallic luster and relief patterns ensures the originality of such coatings. The moisture resistance of this tile is achieved by applying a thin layer of platinum or titanium;
- Kera collection. Such coatings can decorate any room. The tile is made in the yellow scale, the manufacturer imitates sand, clay and sandstone.
Styling and care
Any Aparici tiles need to be laid in a certain way, as well as regularly maintained. When laying, make sure that the products used are clean and dry. Ceramic tile is attached to the base with glue (with the addition of synthetics).
Grout for joints can only be used on the basis of epoxy resin, as it prevents moisture from entering the back surface of the tile.
It is recommended to wash the tile surface with ordinary water.
For greater effect, you can add baking soda, lemon juice or bleach to the water.
Before using purchased detergents, you must check their composition. To carry out the cleaning of walls suitable means containing alcohol. If lime is used, carbonate can be released.