Thin porcelain stoneware

Thin porcelain stoneware ideal for renovations

One of the most common problems when buying a house that is not new, is the one resulting from the need to replace the previous flooring, because it is worn and because it doesn't accord anymore with the evolution of fashion and the taste of the new owners.

Two solutions are usually proposed for this type of intervention: to overlap with floating materials such as parquet the preexisting flooring, laminate and PVC sticker, or the demolition of existing and replacement with other tile.

In both cases, there are many drawbacks: a simple overlap forces to further action such as cutting the doors and is not feasible in areas intended to wear a big, demolition involves inconvenience due to dust and disposal of debris as well as a high economic outflow.

For some years the productive technology has found a new solution, perfect for every need: THIN PORCELAIN, slabs of porcelain stoneware for floorings and walls with an incredibly reduced thickness.

Advantages of thin porcelain stoneware

This product combines the known peculiarities of porcelain (high resistance, low maintenance, possibility of innumerable sizes and finishes) some features that make it the perfect product for an overlay, such as reduced thickness and lightness and ease in transport.

The sheets of thin porcelain stoneware are only 3 mm thick, to which is added as a reinforcing fiber mesh glass of 0.5 mm thickness.
Laying thin porcelain tiles on an existing floor avoids the cost and inconvenience resulting from demolition and to make minor adjustments to the doors and windows.

A significant advantage resulting from the use of thin porcelain stoneware is the environment: in addition to the aforementioned reduction of yard waste, these products are made only with raw materials and are fully recyclable and the whole production cycle is certified in the maximum respect for the environment. It should not be overlooked that by halving the thickness of the ceramic surfaces, the impact is halved due to the use of raw materials and transportation (less volume than square meters in the same load).

The pose in overlap to a pre-existing floor of thin porcelain stoneware slabs is not complicated, it requires only some devices such as: verification that the existing floor is solid and consistent, thorough cleaning of the surface, the use of a primer to improve grip, an adhesive that does not leave air bubbles under the tile (according to the buttering method).

Porcelain RE_STILE by IPERCERAMICA

Among the various offerings of fine porcelain stoneware available in the market, an important role has the RE_STILE line sold exclusively by the chain stores IPERCERAMICA, a national leader in the sale of floor coverings, parquet flooring, bathroom furniture and sanitary ware.

The RE_STILE thin porcelain, made by LAMINAM, number one in Italy for this kind of production, represents the highest degree of evolution in the product technology, it is available in three series and it is used as a coating on floors.

The series AREA, size 50 x 100 cm, has 4 draws and finishes in the drawing stones (basalt, tuff, ivory), the series TABLES, size 20 x 100 cm, proposes 2 wood effect finishes, while the series TRACK, size 20 x 100 cm, offers 4 finishes with a design that appeals to the modern wood striped trend.

The installation and maintenance of porcelain thin RE_STILE by IPERCERAMICA are extremely easy thanks to glues and products for the care of stoneware in stores IPERCERAMICA: site www.iperceramica.it/guide/ there are also some useful explanatory videos .

Where to go?

IPERCERAMICA, Italian chain leader in the sale of floor coverings, bathroom furniture and bathroom fixtures with many stores across the country.

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