Are you already renovating your bathroom or kitchen?can't decide what material to choose for the walls and floor? This question is even more acute for those who are going to decorate the facade of the house: what to choose so that the cladding is durable, beautiful and long-lasting? In our material, you will find answers to all questions. Ask the first person you meet - what is the best way to decorate the bathroom, kitchen, floor in the hallway, and most will answer you: "Of course, ceramic tiles!" Someone will also mention porcelain stoneware, which, along with ceramic tiles, is gaining an increasingly strong position in the market of building and finishing materials. And there will definitely be a person who will say that nothing can replace natural stone. So which material is preferable, and what is the difference between them? It is most logical to ask this question to professionals.
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L'Antic Colonial, Faces collection BeforeLet's figure out what the difference is between ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles. If the seller in the store tells you that the only difference is in strength, in which porcelain tiles are an order of magnitude superior to tiles, then you are dealing with an amateur. At least because both materials have five strength classes and therefore can compete with each other on equal terms. The main difference, of course, is in the production technology. In very simple terms, tiles are clay baked several times and covered with a pattern. Granite or marble chips are added to porcelain tiles. Therefore, its pattern is visible throughout the entire thickness of the slab. If both materials have the same strength class, then porcelain tiles will, of course, surpass tiles. But tell me, why do you need strength that can easily withstand the weight of a car for interior wall decoration? In this case, you will most likely be interested in the decor of the tiles and, of course, their quality. And preferably all this at a reasonable price.
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Venis, Baltimore collection Asya Bondareva,Interior designer: - Ceramic tiles are one of my favorite finishing materials that I use in my projects. The fact is that tile manufacturers are now making masterpiece collections. They are beautiful in themselves, but in addition, tiles can be easily combined with other finishing materials: paint, decorative plaster, which makes it possible to turn even the most ordinary room into a work of design art. bondarevadesign.ru We turned to one of the manufacturers of such masterpieces - the Spanish group of companies Porcelanosa Grupo - for more detailed explanations. Roman Pysko, Venis: - When choosing ceramic tiles, you get the benefits of natural materials, avoiding their disadvantages. For example, ceramic tiles do not need special care, they will retain their original quality for many years. Any pattern can be reproduced on the tiles, convey any shades. In terms of practicality, ceramic tiles can withstand high and low temperatures, are resistant to moisture and external influences, which means they can be used for any purpose. venis.com
Venis, Newport collection
Venis, Newport collection
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Venis, Valtimore collection
Venis, Newport collection
Venis, Valtimore collection
Venis, Houston collection Apartment owners can use ceramic tiles of the highest strength class for floors.
Venis, Newport collection
Venis, Baltimore collection
Venis, Houston collection
Venis, Houston collection
Venis, Houston collection
Venis, Baltimore collection And for the ownershouses, it is better to pay attention to porcelain stoneware, because the floor in the house, as a rule, requires much greater strength than in the apartment. And besides, granite has a very wide range of applications. Maria Gubina, architect-designer: - Now manufacturers have learned to imitate natural marble and granite so skillfully that only a picky eye of a professional can distinguish one from the other. In my projects, I very often use porcelain stoneware both for laying on the floor and for wall cladding. The main advantages of porcelain stoneware are its availability compared to natural materials, as well as resistance to aggressive environments. As for its differences from ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware is a denser material that can be safely used on the floor in the most passable places. Its edges are usually smooth and straight, so when laying without a seam, you will get a smooth monolithic floor sheet, which is impossible with ceramic tiles. In addition, porcelain stoneware has proven itself as an excellent material for exterior finishing. It can be used to cover the steps of a porch, the floor on a terrace or balcony, it can also be used to cover the base or facade of a building. Just avoid polished surfaces on the floor and choose a frost-resistant article. maria-gubina.com
Urbatek, XLight collection Residential ownersA team of people from Alexandria, USA, ordered a project to renovate their home in a modern style. They were especially concerned about the bathroom, which they wanted to see completely refurbished and in no way resemble the previous one. The materials had to be extremely resistant to moisture and extremely durable, while also providing comfort. Of course, all of this had to look aesthetically pleasing. In general, regular porcelain stoneware meets all of these requirements. However, taking into account all of the customer’s wishes, it was decided to use technical porcelain stoneware. One of its undeniable advantages is its high resistance to dirt. That is, after a long period of time, the material will not look spoiled by stains from any household or cosmetic liquids. Andrei Chebotaru, Urbatek: — One of the most valuable qualities of porcelain stoneware is its full-bodiedness. This leads to a number of advantages that characterize this particular material. No matter how long you use porcelain stoneware and no matter what mechanical impacts it is subjected to, its pattern will not wear off or change color. Moreover, it is impossible to repeat this pattern, since there is no screen printing in the production of porcelain stoneware. Another very important property of this material is its low water absorption. This allows using porcelain stoneware not only in rooms with high humidity (bathrooms, saunas), but also as an external finish. Modern production allows producing porcelain stoneware for various types of surface finishing: polishing with a high degree of light reflection, semi-polishing and reliefs of the highest quality; large-sized slabs and many formats that can be combined with each other. urbatek.com/rus The company that carried out the finishing work on the bathroom in Alexandria chose a comprehensive system for designing the room, combining various types of technical porcelain stoneware by size and color. This made it possible to create a single composition of the decor of the walls and floor. The same tiles were used to finish the shower floor, which is a bowl with a hidden drainage system. Overall, the result is an original bathroom, made in a single designer style, using the latest material, which also has unprecedented strength. Due to this quality, technical porcelain stoneware is used for areas with high traffic, such as, for example, hospitals, airports and shopping centers.
Urbatek, bathroom in Alexandria
Urbatek, bathroom in Alexandria
Urbatek, bathroom in Alexandria
Urbatek, bathroom in Alexandria
Urbatek, bathroom in Alexandria And finally,natural stone. It needs no special introduction. Since time immemorial, natural stone has been used not only as the main building material, but also as a decorative element. Buildings and stone products of ancient masters still amaze with their beauty and durability.
L'Antic Colonial, Nairobi collection crema OneOf the most famous building and finishing natural stones, marble was called the shining stone in ancient times. It does not react to temperature changes, does not absorb moisture at all, and is easy to process. At the same time, it is one of the most durable materials on the planet. Only thanks to it do we know most of the heritage of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. This material was used by all the famous sculptors of the Renaissance. The famous statue of David by Michelangelo Buonarroti is made of marble. Most of the palaces of St. Petersburg, which is called the architectural pearl of Russia, are built from this same material. This is explained not only by the characteristics of the stone itself, but also by the secrets of its processing.
L'Antic Colonial, Habana_Brown collectionVitaly Papizh, L'Antic Colonial: - All L'Antic Colonial stone is treated with a protective compound, the application of which helps to radically reduce the most common household bacteria. Silver particles attached to nanoclays are distributed over the surface of the material, thus providing it with controlled protection. A large selection of different types of stone, types of finishes and formats allows us to satisfy the tastes of even the most capricious designers and architects. The advantage of natural stones is that nature itself has awarded each piece of these noble materials with sophistication and uniqueness. anticcolonial.com/ru When you decorate your home with marble, you leave a wonderful legacy for your descendants. And one more of the main advantages of natural stone. It can age beautifully. Over the years, the color of the stone changes. And the longer it is used, the greater its value and attractiveness.
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