This technology provides for two different firings; the first for the tile’s body and the second for the glaze. These kinds of tiles are indicated for indoor cladding.

Floating floors also known as “raised floors” consist of a structure raised from the substrate and suspended on modular metallic structures, under which cabling and pipe work can be easily placed and disguised (hydraulic, electrical pipes etc.). For this reason, floating floors are mainly used in new building works and/or in renovation projects requiring maximum flexibility and easy inspection of the cabling and pipe work.

Tiles formed by pressing, glazing and single firing.  The porous tile body is  generally light-coloured (single-fired light coloured). This kind of tiles is almost exclusively destined for indoor claddings.

A further distinctive aspect of ceramic tiles is represented by their application. Tiles can be used for cladding both walls and floors, either indoors or outdoors. Their area of destination if very important, since various types of tiles may be combined to a main destination (for example: indoor floors or indoor cladding). Here to follow a list of the main types of tiles.

After the tiles have been laid, residual cement must be removed thoroughly.  This residual cement is a thin, almost invisible film of cement from the grouting. Dirt attaches to this film, which makes the tiles difficult to clean. A good tile-layer always removes the residual cement carefully. Special cement remover is also available. Floor tiles should be vacuumed regularly. Rinse them with water from time to tome too, adding a de-scaling agent like cleaning vinegar. The dirty water must be completely removed from the floor, so rinse it with clean water copiously. This prevents striping when the tiles have dried. You may also wipe the floor with a dry cloth to remove any remaining dirt. Cleaning products may leave a thin film of grease that can attract dirt. This is why you should exercise caution when using these products. Large doormats at all the entrances not only protect the tiles but cut down the maintenance. It is best to cover the underside of chair and table-legs with felt or another material. This will prevent scratches

Glazed porcelain tiles is the result of the firing of the ceramic product that achieves a suitable vitrification state with a water absorption level lower than 0.5% (frost-proof). The tile mix is a neutral colour composition made from precious materials. The subsequent application of a top layer of glaze is added in order to abtain refined motion effect and graphic variety on the  surface. Glazed porcelain tiles floors are suitable for indoor areas thanks to their stain and chemical attack resistance, making the surface easy to clean and to maintain.

Full-body coloured porcelain tiles maintains, in the body of the tile, the same material and colour configuration of the surface. The firing process of the product is designed to achieve a vitrification  state following which the tile is able to possess a water absorption level lower than 0.5% (frost-proof). Thanks to their compactness and homogeneous surface, these products can also be used in high traffic areas.

Porcelain tiles are available in various surface finishes, is a mix of powders and non-metallic grains of different sizes and colours (raw materials), similar to that used for the manufacturing of sanitary-ware and crockery. It is a “vitreous” material, completely inabsorbent with excellent technical features, guaranteeing wear resistance of the surface over time. The complex firing process at high temperatures, transforms the precious raw materials into porcelain tiles that are resistant to frost, chemical attack, have  a high mechanical resistance, are hygienic and characteristics thanks to their refined appeal.

Pressing is the forming method used by many factories for ceramic tiles. The pressed tiles are obtained by starting with a powder body that is compacted and formed at high pressure.

Depending on the raw materials used, the “slab” (body) of the tile can be coloured (from yellow to dark red, with various intermediate shades), or light-coloured (sometimes white). Because of the quality of the raw material used light coloured body tiles not only present better technical features, but also are more precious from an aesthetic point of view.