Ceramic wood effect

Wood effect flooring

Let's face it: the collections of wall and floor tiles that mimic wood grain texture and enjoy a great success among the public, but it is not too popular with architects.
The fact is that using a material that imitates another, which in fact is only an image of the original, it's not really a choice of great consistency.

But there remains the reality of a material, such as ceramic, which continues to be preferred for its hygiene, ease of cleaning and need of a minimum maintenance and another, such as wood, by the irreplaceable charm and heat, but which requires great care and attention, and in addition, being a living material, is subject to changes due to light, heat and humidity in the room.

Hence, consumers continue to prefer ceramic which reproduces wood, and the market will satisfy them, as demonstrated by the great offer admired in the latest edition of the fair Cersaie with products that just keep getting better from the point of view of quality.

The grain of the wood are reproduced with detail and realism to the touch even today the effect is very similar to that of real wood.
The essences are reproduced virtually all those that can be found on the wooden floors, and also the sizes are of the same type as those in the floors and not those of the traditional tiles.

The only advice that I recommend to follow is to avoid absolutely the juxtaposition between the one and the other material, ceramic floors and wood effect, I was sometimes required by some customers.

In addition, particular attention should be paid to avoid spoiling the final yield, the installation, of course, use methods and adhesives used for ceramic and it usually must be performed in a workmanlike manner.
Delicate element are the joints that must be thin (not more than 2 mm) and stained with a color similar to that of the floor. Therefore important to contact a good tiler.

Ceramics larch effect

The company Ceramica Ariana has a catalog of different ceramic collections, precisely a result of the idea of contamination between different materials.

Among these, in particular the collection Larix, as it evokes the same name, was one in which Ariana has selected the essence of larch for its valuable aesthetic qualities proposed in a ceramic, surpassing the results obtained with the concepts of imitation and reinterpretation of materials.

The light effect glazed, this version of the collection Larix for the interior, stands on thin ribs that characterize its surface, and gives the product a particular brightness which emphasizes the aspects of aging, mainly due to wear and the joint action of rays of the sun and humidity, characteristic of the essence of untreated larch.

In version Patchwork catalog to find among the other formats the plank decorated, ideal as a coating, wherein the vintage wood embrace graphics pattern transparencies.

To complete this collection - studio dedicated to the world of antique wood flooring, Ariana puts a special bottom Tarsie, in 60x60 cm rectified, which allows you to recreate the effect of the traditional panelled ceramic floors.

Also part of Larix, are some original decorative solutions for coating ideal to cover internal or external walls, also outside of the bathroom.

Larix, mass colored porcelain stoneware is available in the colors Pearl, Dove, Smoke, Sand and Hay, in three sizes adjusted to Interior: 20 x 80, 13.5 x 80 and 60 x 60 cm. In the format 20 x 80 Larix is also proposed finish grip, non-slip exterior, certified R11.

Ecological ceramic wood effect

Also Marca Corona has in the catalog of ceramic collections in which the technical characteristics of porcelain tiles are perfectly combined with the charm of wood.
This is the series Wood Project, a wide and diverse range of ceramic wood effect.



This type of solution has undoubtely some positive ecological implications, in fact, it allows you to enjoy the undisputed charm of the wood without cutting any tree.
In addition, these ceramics are not treated with paint that can release harmful compounds to human health, such as formaldehyde. Indeed, the entire production cycle of ceramics Marca Corona is accomplished in an environmentally responsible, as attested, and it also obtained the Ecolabel certification.

There are several reasons why you may come to prefer these collections, as compared to natural wood.
First, the ceramics do not deform on contact with water, steam and moisture, so it can be used safely even in the bathroom and in the kitchen.
It does not change color over time, when exposed to light, which always ensures the same appearance as the first day it was laid.
There is no danger that they can sneak up on termites and other insects, so it is a product of high hygiene.



The collections Classwood EasyWOOD and are available in 5 colors (olive, oak, cherry, teak and cabreuva) in a format of 15x60 cm, andthe first in combination with a mix decor tiles of 30x30 cm format.
These tiles are also available in a non-slip version, ideal for outdoor areas such as patios, walkways and yards.