Italian tiles: beautiful interior design

Italian tiles are world-renowned products of excellent quality and the best design parameters. There are more than 300 tile companies in this country, which have already shown themselves to be competent manufacturers, respecting the high requirements of modern consumers.

A huge selection of products will enable any person to choose the most suitable tile model, taking into account the style of the space, its typical features, the material capabilities of the buyer.

Many Italian factories produce beautiful series of bathroom and bathroom tiles. This assortment includes products for walls and floors, all kinds of decoration elements. For any series, its own special pattern and shade performance has been developed. Basic products help create zoning with a single ornament or overviews throughout the room.

Floor tiles are very durable... Its surface has a special finish that reduces slipping. Factories select technologies that increase the resistance of the coating to the negative effects of detergents.

Most often, Italian tiles have a perfectly smooth and slippery surface of reduced thickness.

Ceramic products from Italy have a number of positive features:

• they are universal... Products of this kind can be chosen for the decoration of showers, various public facilities and private hotels, baths, saunas and swimming pools;

• are resistant to UV rays, are not afraid of high humidity, temperature fluctuations, the action of aggressive components;
• environmentally friendly... For the production of ceramic coatings, only natural materials are used. During the production process, volatile solvents are not used, so that no toxic substances will be released during the installation or use of tiles. The material does not burn, because it does not emit elements that would support combustion, and does not absorb third-party odors. The worn-out coating can be used a second time when releasing new ceramic products;
• tiles from Italy are hygienic... She is easy to care for;
• saves energy... Stylish tiles from Italy can store heat, which they then radiate in the bathroom. For this reason, this material is best combined with the "warm floor" technology from the very beginning.

The majority of Italian manufacturers are engaged in the production of exclusive products, during the execution of which manual labor is widely used even today, therefore collections from Italy are considered elite in our country.

At the factories of Italy, the latest technologies are being introduced all the time, the most modern machines are used. All machines and materials used in the production of tiles are also of Italian origin. So, craftsmen from this country came up with a technology for painting glaze... It is carried out when the material is coated. Glazed and regular types of earthenware are also Italian ideas.

Italian marble tiles will look great in any bathroom design, be it classic or minimalist style, avant-garde or loft.Soft tones of stone will add light and comfort to the space, and light colors will help to visually expand the walls of the room.

Today, Italian tiles showcase the amazing wonders of modern design.

Recently, the invariable leader has become products with a texture for a woven fabric.... Kitchen spaces or bathrooms, which used "denim" or "tapestry" products, look very stylish and original.

There are series, the texture of which can imitate the skin of various animals or exotic reptiles. Ceramics "like wood" and "like metal" are gaining immense popularity... All this allows you to consider the design of the room in a different way, help to make it more unusual and catchy.

The most popular among consumers is still ceramic tiles in their usual traditional design. A number of models are created by young talented craftsmen who apply picturesque patterns and ornaments. Such options can compete with the masterpieces of the Renaissance.

These ceramic tiles are most often used by decorators to create the most luxurious living interiors.

Often interesting stones or glittering elements are embedded in the glaze, imitating gold, silver or chrome. Many products are used to create mosaics on floors or walls. You can find collections that contain real works of pictorial artthat can be used instead of the usual decoration in the bathroom space.

Thanks to the rich assortment of tiles, you can always make unique patterns, apply your own idea on the walls or on the floors. Until now, monochromatic types of wall tiles, as well as samples depicting a marble coating or natural stone, do not lose their relevance. Tiles from the Apennines, when compared with other manufacturers, greatly benefit from stylishness, bright ardor of colors, their rich toning, impeccable performance of the texture of products.

You can also use glass tiles to decorate your home.

It is environmentally friendly, not afraid of moisture, easy to install and care for, does not retain odors, always looks stylish and neat. In the design of the room, the configuration of the ceramic tiles is important. When using it, you can create the desired visual perception, add a number of unusual effects. Such a tile is square, rectangular, has any possible shape.: can be diamond or even round.

Well-known design masters recommend choosing tiles for the bathroom first, and only then start choosing plumbing. This method will help create a harmonious design, avoid many problems with the installation of purchased tiles due to the design features of plumbing equipment. Alas, high cost cannot be the main sign of the quality of products of this kind these days.... Many manufacturers deliberately inflate the price of their products, hoping that inexperienced buyers will rely only on this criterion when choosing.

To be completely sure of the excellent quality of the purchased goods, you need to do the following:

• Ask the seller for all documents for his products, including certificates.
• Inspect the box with tiles from all sides. All titles and images must be clearly visible. On the box you need to find the manufacturer's coordinates, all contact information.
• It is best to know exactly the name of the Italian factory. Many "craftsmen" from China change one or a number of letters in the name of the factory, which is not striking, and it seems that you have products of a well-known brand in your hands.Thus, they try to protect themselves from the prosecution of eminent manufacturers, while at the same time slipping low-quality products at a high price to inexperienced buyers without negative consequences for themselves.

• Open the package itself, carefully examine the tiles. Place two tiles facing each other and if you notice gaps and looseness between them, then you are 100% counterfeit.

Obviously, some ordinary people have already noticed more than once that in the kitchen, where food is prepared, at the stove itself and at the entrance to the room, the tile covering often looks shabby, which means it is untidy. This phenomenon is quite common. It arises from the wrong choice of the proper coatings. Even expensive and stylish kitchen tiles from Italy are made without taking into account the use in our domestic conditions. A room such as a kitchen is most often visited by family members in our country. For this reason ceramic tiles should be as resistant to various influences as possible.

There are several degrees of resistance to wear. The higher this degree is, the longer this coating will serve you.

In addition, you need to know that the harder the product is, the less likely it will be accidentally or deliberately split. Cases when a rather weighty frying pan or saucepan falls on the kitchen floor are common. Such situations are fraught with the formation of cracks or chips, which can be difficult to repair. It is also worth paying attention to the thickness of the selected product: the larger it is, the more chip-resistant the surface will be.

In addition to strength, various powders or gels that are used in the maintenance of walls and floors have an effect on the preservation of the stylish look of the tile. Of course, for a frequently visited kitchen, it is better to immediately choose the product with the greatest resistance to possible damage.

An important criterion is the so-called "coefficient of friction". The kitchen is also considered a rather dangerous place, as, having lost balance on a slippery floor, you can fall and drop a hot frying pan or kettle on yourself. That's why you need to buy a coating with a friction coefficient above 0.75 and a rough texture.

While many difficulties can arise when purchasing floor products, there may be no problems at all with wall samples.

Keeping in mind the fact that tiles from Italy go through multiple quality control cycles, you don't have to worry about their long service life. The main problem is initially to choose the right design correctly.

Types of tiles for toilets and bathrooms also differ in the type of surfaces. They can be both glossy and matte, available in glossy smooth or noticeably embossed. It is necessary to initially choose such products correctly, relying on the possibilities of its full use.

In fact, the images or patterns on the tiles are not as important as their parameters. A product that is small in size may be out of place in the overall room, and a lot of time will be spent on its installation. Large tiles are also not suitable in all cases for kitchens, especially if they have low ceilings. Here a lot can depend on the design flight of thought.

If it is advised to buy floor tiles with roughness, then the wall tile may well be glossy. If the shiny tiles are dark in color, it will not be easy to care for them, but light products are very easy to care for. If you want to choose a great glass tile, you need to pay attention to its appearance. The glass product should have a stylish and attractive appearance, not have cracks, chips and streaks on the surface.

The production of the best brands of Italian tiles is undoubtedly carried out on the territory of Italy itself by the following manufacturers:

• Arcana ceramica... This company has been producing quality tiles for more than half a century and has a number of awards for the excellent quality of its products.
• Ascot Ceramiche... The factory uses its own technologies for the production of tiles, during the production of which only natural materials are used.
• Atlas Concorde... One of the leaders in the production of ceramic tiles uses the double firing technology, which significantly increases the performance of the samples.
• Ceramiche ricchetti... It is engaged in the production of both tiles and artificial stone cladding materials.

• Cerdisa Ceramiche di Sassuolo... The products of this company are exported abroad and are in demand there.
• Elegance ceramiche... One of the youngest firms. A distinctive feature of the products is the most modern styles.
• Iris Ceramica... One of the largest factories in Italy. The Iris Ceramica profile is the production of luxury tiles for private interior solutions.

• Fap Ceramiche... The company was the first to create an unusual style of ceramic tiles with sharp edges. Managers are constantly introducing the latest developments into the production process.
• Ceramica imola... One of the oldest companies, it was founded in 1884. The assortment stands out for its traditional design.

• Petracers... One of the most famous companies producing tiles for the elite segments. The high price is fully consistent with the highest quality.
• Sintesi... Has the most modern facilities for the production of ceramic products with good performance.

In Spain, tiles are produced of no less high quality. For example, a Spanish factory Kerlife Is a young promising enterprise that surprises consumers with its novelty, excellent workmanship and non-standard bathroom design ideas. Factory Ecoceramic produces ceramic and floor tiles. The basis of the company's collections are products that imitate marble and natural stone.

Manufacturers from Russia are also not lagging behind, and you should pay attention to the company "KeraMir"... The Azori tile series has been produced jointly by Italian craftsmen and Russian artists. It reflects the brightest trends of modern "ceramic fashion": the texture of natural materials - wood, stone and textiles, the widespread use of floral themes and geometric motifs, the richness of the color spectrum.

The combination of dark and light tiles in the interior of the bathroom will make it more spacious, light and cozy.

Stylish combination of white and blue glossy tiles will make the room catchy and original decorated in the most successful and popular shades.

Bright decors placed by the manufacturer on the surface of Italian tiles will allow you to place the right accents in any modern interior.

For an overview of Italian ceramic tiles for the bathroom, see the next video.