The origins of porcelain stoneware date back to prehistoric times, when it was discovered that dried clay increased its mechanical performance, thus reaching the term terracotta.
Then there were countless passages and discoveries regarding this material, up to the third century BC, during which the terracotta tiles began to be decorated with pigmented glass paints: thus the first glazed ceramic coatings were born, already used by the ancient Egyptians inside highly prestigious buildings and later as furnishing elements.
What is porcelain stoneware used for? Porcelain stoneware is a type of ceramic obtained by pressing a selected mixture of clay, kaolin, sand, feldspar and colored pigments, which are then finely ground, pressed and fired at very high temperatures until they reach greification, or the welding of the granules between their.
Thanks to its compact structure and its composition, porcelain stoneware becomes a functional material with high technical performance, while its aesthetic quality and its versatility make it a design material capable of adapting to any environment and making it unique ancient knowledge of ceramic processing with technological innovation.
Porcelain stoneware coverings are today the protagonists of the design world.
Porcelain stoneware, thanks to its chromatic uniformity, its lightness and its availability in different sizes, is gaining more and more ground in the field of furniture. Porcelain stoneware is a material that allows the faithful reproduction of natural materials, such as marble, stone or wood; the reproduction is such that the porcelain stoneware shows the nuances, shadows and characteristic signs of the material to be imitated.
The wide range of colors, sizes, thicknesses and finishes to choose from allows this material a great versatility of use for both small and large projects.
From the covering of floors, walls, kitchen tops, doors, counters, tables, up to the bathroom furniture and headboards, porcelain stoneware goes beyond its main function of covering, but represents a valid response to the different aesthetic needs.
In particular, porcelain stoneware floors and coverings offer enviable and top-level technical solutions, suitable for any use and environment, whether residential or commercial, for indoors or outdoors.
Thanks to the countless processes to which it is subjected in order to obtain an aesthetic result that is ever more realistic to natural materials, porcelain stoneware integrates perfectly into various architectural and furnishing projects, with unique pieces of style and design.
The advantages for those who use porcelain stoneware:
In addition to faithfully reproducing the textures and colors of many materials, stoneware is a product resistant to external agents.
Its glass structure is impermeable to acids, dirt and is resistant to frost.
The floors and walls covered with porcelain stoneware are non-slip, resistant to abrasion, fire and comply with international standards.
Particularly suitable for residential and public spaces, which are subject to intense foot traffic.
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