Porcelain stoneware: features and benefits

Throughout the history of mankind, the tree has played the role of reliable, eco-friendly material. The abundance of modern options does not preclude the use of wood in the construction of housing, finishing works and the manufacture of furniture. In an effort to obtain a material capable of combining the natural beauty of wood and the strength and durability of stone, it was possible to create granite.

The features and advantages of porcelain stoneware are related to the technology of manufacturing this material.

Produced porcelain tiles from natural raw materials:

• Some varieties of clay;
• Feldspar;
• Sifted to medium fraction quartz sand;
• Various minerals as dyes.

After a complex process, this mixture turns into a material that surpasses some natural stones in its properties. Products made of porcelain stoneware are most often produced in the form of tiles of various sizes, texture and color.

The mixture is processed by a special technology, then ground to a powder. After intensive mixing, it turns into a homogeneous substance with a uniform color, then undergoes two-stage pressing at high pressure.

At the first stage, material of the required shapes and sizes is obtained, at the second stage the necessary amount of pigment is applied, which gives the porcelain stoneware a natural look of wood. It persists for a long time, without losing the original shade.

To obtain a porcelain stoneware, the material is fired in kilns at 1300 degrees. The melted mixture, mixing, enters into internal reactions and forms a completely new material. The floor stoneware tile obtained in this way is then polished, undergoes quality control and only after that goes on sale.

Such products have a number of features:

• Their homogeneous structure without voids, cracks and extraneous inclusions;
• Do not pass and do not absorb moisture;
• Withstand any temperature;
• Durable and wear-resistant;
• Ceramic granite tile wood can be decorated with any pattern;
• Porcelain stoneware under parquet retains its properties for much longer than natural parquet.

The production technology of porcelain stoneware allows you to get different versions of tiles, including under the tree:

• Polished stoneware - its surface is treated to a mirror finish. The polishing process is long and expensive, but the unsurpassed brilliance and original texture justifies all the costs. But polishing can open up small pores and it will be necessary to take measures so that they are not filled with dyes and dirt;
• Technical granite is similar to natural granite. Plates of it serve many years, it can be applied in places with a large flow of people;

• Glazed - beautiful and durable, but its surface is less wear-resistant.
• Brushed stoneware - unpolished material;

• Structured. By means of a special technology, a relief surface is formed.So you can imitate wood flooring, aged wood, to form the desired decor. It can be decorated under fabric, leather, with interesting relief patterns and coated with other decorative materials;
• Satin finish has a shiny, as if soft surface. Such tiles are used for decorative purposes;

• Lapped - with double texture, semi-matte, semi-polished. Translated from Italian means "ground in." This is a know-how from Italian manufacturers. Widely used in crowded places;
• Double backfill. With this technology, the top layer of 3 mm is made of materials that define the color, and the main layer is made of unpainted material.

Starting to repair the apartment, you must pre-represent the color scheme of the space of the room and take into account the possibility of using porcelain stoneware. At the end of the repair floor, walls and ceiling should look like a single design solution. Manufacturers are trying to produce entire collections in which tiles of different purposes fit well together. When buying a porcelain stoneware under the tree, one should pay special attention to its tone and caliber to avoid inconsistencies with the designed design.

The color of the individual components of the room in combination with the tone of the entire interior can affect not only the general appearance, but also the psychological state of the person. The color of porcelain stoneware parts under the tree can make the room darker or lighter, make it light or make the situation heavier, change the space of the room.

There are several colors for different types of wood:

• Larch. Light tones from light to rich, aged;
• Ash. The rich texture of dense solid wood, tones - from freshly cut boards to old flooring;
• Oak. The most beautiful dark shades, from a young slice to a condensed dark tone;
• Beech. Porcelain tiles under this tree are made in the form of plates of different shapes, different shades, from which mosaic floors and walls are often collected.

Porcelain tiles are produced in tiles of different sizes, square or rectangular. In addition to standard dimensions, you can get any other shapes and sizes using waterjet cutting.

The size range is very wide.The elements can be of the following dimensions: 20 x 60.30 x 30, 45 x 45, as well as 15 x 15, 30 x 45, 15 x 60, 15 x 90, 120 x 40, 20 x 120,120 x 30, 40 x 40 cm For facades, a tile of 120x360 cm is used. For a mosaic layout, samples of 5 x 5 cm can be purchased.

The main criterion when choosing a porcelain stoneware tile should be the quality of the product. The cost of any batch of this material is quite high, and some collections are available only to a circle of people who are not accustomed to counting the cost of beautiful things. In any case, we must try to protect themselves from poor-quality goods and fakes.

The product must be purchased from reliable sellers who work with trusted dealers. There must be documentation confirming the quality of the product, addresses and contacts of the brands represented. Address to skilled experts at selection of all collection.

Inspection of the end tile cut should show a prokrasku across the depth. The trail of the marker is easily washed off the tile with water, since porcelain stoneware does not have pores and microcracks. High-quality tiles will not crack and will not break even when they fall and do not let moisture through.

The demand for these and other similar materials increased significantly, as did the number of enterprises that mastered the production of these products.As well as it should, there were manufacturers that started the production of similar products using lightweight and cheap technology. Such tiles do not meet the requirements of strength and durability, so the choice must be careful and careful.

In many countries, mastered high-quality production technology of porcelain stoneware, many well-known manufacturers are on the market excellent samples of these products.

Among them are Russian companies that can successfully compete with foreign ones. in the production of porcelain stoneware in terms of strength and durability, second only in external criteria. Brand manufacturers give ceramic wood tiles under the tree look of larch, oak, ash. Quality products provide reliability, durability and beauty.

Of the European countries that have achieved the greatest success in producing very high quality ceramic granite under the tree, Spain and Italy should be singled out. Manufacturers of these countries follow international standards. All stages of complex technology, control of raw materials, adherence to heat treatment regimes are carried out rigorously and costly.Therefore, their products are valued much higher than many others.

The cost of the tile is influenced not only by the brand that produces it, but also by many other factors. The quality of drawing the pattern on the surface increases the price of the tile. The famous Italian-made moraine tree is more expensive than the same product without a pattern.

Belarusian porcelain tile, according to reviews, will not yield to Italian strength, and its use in places where a large number of people stay is much more profitable than the purchase of any foreign products. For reputable companies and rich apartments, of course, elegant Spanish polished porcelain with a rich pattern under an expensive tree is more suitable.

Stoneware under the tree in the bathroom can surprise your guests. An interesting effect is produced by Terragres Allen tile, which is made with a matte anti-slip surface. Here the beauty of expensive wood is very subtly conveyed.

The decor of porcelain tiles in the style of a British pub or an old port tavern would be appropriate for a kitchen or dining room in a country house, cafe, bar. Fans of original simplicity often use this style.

Tile Arlington - modern, concise, elegant. Elegant decor with the correct geometry can become the center of attention in the interior of the house. Good looks like this option in the hallway.

For the patchwork style italon tiles are used. This porcelain stoneware is widely used in the bathroom, as a kitchen apron, when zoning, it creates a good atmosphere in many household and commercial premises.

Palace or stacked parquet made of porcelain stoneware makes it possible to perform a variety of techniques. A set of ornaments is almost unlimited, up to a complex mosaic in an artistic style.

Artists, designers, designers create a truly palace ensembles, using the fantastic possibilities of stone under a tree and its combination.

Apply porcelain can be in the bathroom. By placing the tiles diagonally, you can achieve a stunning effect of expanding space. And in order to maximize the height of the ceilings and the length of the walls, it is recommended to use white tiles.

The tile is an excellent finishing material, successfully replacing wood. The wealth of styles, a huge selection of colors and shades, profiles and sizes, the possibility of mechanical cutting put this material in a promising range in construction and decoration.The demand for porcelain tiles will only increase, decorating all new apartments, houses and mansions.

See the following video for an overview of porcelain stoneware tiles.