It's no secret that in the high-tech age, new products appear on the market every day that make the world around us better, more beautiful, and more comfortable. Taking all the best from the existing ones, modern materials got rid of their main disadvantages: for example, stone wallpaper or flexible stone, which are stronger than paint and wallpaper and cheaper than natural stone, polycarbonate and euro slate for roofs with increased strength characteristics, while being fireproof and durable.
Porcelain stoneware also belongs to the modern materials. As a flooring, it outperforms the traditional wood floors, patterned parquet and the popular linoleum in its technical characteristics. But if earlier the surface did not differ in beauty and the buyer had little choice - "salt-pepper" or monocolors, now the situation has changed radically.
First, there was mass decoration, double backfill. The surface perfectly imitated marble, travertine, but all the tiles were almost identical, which did not give a complete resemblance to natural stone. A big breakthrough was the use of digital printing, which made it possible not only to produce porcelain stoneware imitating any stone (even such an intricate, but extremely delicate onyx pattern) or wood species.
But technologies do not stand still - now the consumer is offered not just an imitation of a natural stone, but its more perfect analogue: special developments have made it possible to emphasize the texture and originality of each stone, each grade of marble. Also, tactile effects were added to the visual effects.
Features of the new surfaces KERRANOVA
In 2015 KERRANOVA assortment replenished with new products that aroused great interest among buyers. For the Eterna and Black & White collections, a natural surface and a sugar effect are now available. Let's figure out what is their difference from the classic lappated surface.
LR
LR - lappated (from Italian lappato - lapped, smoothed) porcelain stoneware is made using surface grinding technology, using special abrasives. The grinding process takes less time and a smaller layer is removed from the surface of porcelain stoneware, in contrast to conventional polishing. This technology allows you to give a mirror shine to the glazed surface.
- Color and pattern depth effect
- Visual increase in space
- The ideal solution for modern interiors in the style of art deco, pop art, hi-tech
NR
Natural porcelain stoneware is created in the process of polishing the glazed surface with special soft brushes, due to which the visual effect of a matte surface is achieved. Some manufacturers call such porcelain stoneware glazed or satin. The natural type of surface accurately reproduces the tactile sensations of natural aged marble.
- Matte, visually soft and smooth surface, velvety to the touch
- Ideal for Mediterranean and Eco-style interiors
CR
The sugar effect is achieved by adding a facet (frit, crushed to a certain size) to the glaze. After firing, the surface is further processed using the lapping technology. Such porcelain stoneware attracts attention: shiny and sparkling when exposed to light, its surface appears to be covered with frost.
- Anti-slip properties
- Spectacular glossy surface
- The original texture is obtained thanks to the most modern technology
In addition to new products, we will consider other possible types of porcelain stoneware surfaces. GRASARO and KERRANOVA:
G
The surface of the porcelain stoneware is covered with a shiny glossy glaze, on which the design is applied. There are no additional treatments after firing. This technology allows to obtain an almost mirror-like shine. The color palette of glazed porcelain stoneware is not limited, and the gloss effectively emphasizes the texture of rare types of marble.
- High performance properties
- Resistant to dirt
- Visual increase in space
SR (S)
Structured porcelain stoneware is created by embossed pressing. Depending on the punch, it includes a wide variety of surface options that imitate wood, marble, travertine, dolomite. There are no additional treatments after firing. Such porcelain stoneware, not only visually, but also by tactile sensations, reproduces a natural analogue.
- Anti-slip properties
- Unpretentious in operation
- Expansion of design possibilities for the use of textures of natural materials
Selection Tips
What kind of porcelain stoneware to choose?
The mirror shine of the lappated surface looks as advantageous as possible on the facades, as well as halls, it visually enlarges the space, gives the interior a festive elegant look. But it should be borne in mind that when water gets in, the surface becomes slippery, and also that it should not be used as a floor covering in places with high traffic, such as supermarkets, subways, train stations. When using in the entrance area, be sure to lay a mat for cleaning shoes, so the surface will not be scratched by natural abrasives (sand, dirt) and will last much longer.
The main use of natural porcelain stoneware is as wall tiles in the bathroom or as an apron in the kitchen. The matte texture of this surface makes minor dirt and plaque invisible from the use of hard water, which will significantly save the hostess's nerves and time. Also, the pluses include its less slipperiness than the lappated one. Of the minuses - abrasion, like that of a lappated one, that is, use is possible only in places with low and medium traffic.
Sugar-effect porcelain stoneware looks most attractive when facing a large area, where it will be possible to fully show its originality and beauty. The roughness of the surface allows it to be used even in the bathroom, as well as in the entrance area. But for the preservation of the upper lappated layer, it is better to use a shoe cleaning mat.
Output
Having preserved the best - environmental friendliness, durability, fire safety of porcelain stoneware tiles, but at the same time creating truly impressive visual effects, we have developed new surfaces of KERRANOVA porcelain stoneware. New surfaces of KERRANOVA porcelain stoneware are new opportunities for renovation, for creating an interior in a modern, original style.
