Lasselsberger tiles: types and characteristics
Despite the fact that the international construction market offers an abundance of ceramic products for wall and floor decoration, special attention should be paid to the Austrian Lasselsberger tiles, the manufacturer of which presents a wide range of products that differ in a variety of colors and textures.
This brand is characterized by special quality characteristics and high craftsmanship, placing it in the category of innovative and deservedly popular materials.
About the brand
Lasselsberger Ceramics is a leading European manufacturer of decorative and industrial tiles for architecture and interior design. The manufactured products combine different styles, and in addition to the traditional classic design, the presence of modern and original exotic decor is noted. And this is not surprising, because architects and artists from different countries are engaged in the creation of ceramics.
In addition to the standard sizes of the material, the assortment includes collections of tiles with non-standard segment sizes for the floor - 45x45 cm, and for walls - 25x45 cm. Such parameters produce an effect of particular massiveness and respectability.
The tile is widely used for any living space with different climatic conditions - it can be used in the living room, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom. Porcelain stoneware products are ideal for outdoor cladding due to its special strength and durability.
It is noteworthy that the assortment, in addition to premium models, is supplemented with tiles of the economy category, so you can choose a finishing material in accordance with your taste and financial capabilities.
Main characteristics and advantages
The production of European ceramics is focused on a variety of tastes and preferences, taking into account modern high requirements for product quality. To create the material, only the latest equipment from Germany and Italy is used.
Austrian ceramic products have their own characteristics related to their main characteristics:
- the tile has high indicators of environmental friendliness, since its composition is represented by such natural components as limestone, sand, fire-resistant clay, natural coloring pigments, so its safety is beyond doubt;
- the addition of granite chips in porcelain stoneware products allows them to be fired at the highest possible temperature, which makes it possible to create a denser structure and a water-absorbing effect (about 0.3%);
- the material has a high degree of hardness and wear resistance due to high-temperature firing;
- ceramics has good resistance to mechanical stress, abrasion, the formation of defects such as cracks and scratches;
- products are resistant to high and low temperatures and their drops;
- high bending strength of the material is 50.0 (MPa), which makes it impossible to crack;
- pleases the ease of care of such a cladding - to maintain an attractive appearance of the tile, it is enough to periodically wipe it with a damp cloth.
Based on these parameters, we can already conclude that we are talking about a high-strength high-quality material, the varieties of which are diverse in their decorative orientation.
Recently, the advantages of these finishing coatings have been appreciated by the Russian consumer. First of all, positive feedback from qualified builders who are directly dealing with this material is important. Lasselsberger is recognized by them as the highest quality brand in the luxury category.not inferior to other international leaders in this field.
Popular collections
Each of the series of products of the Austrian manufacturer is distinguished by its unique originality, clarity of lines and sizes, an original combination of decorative elements and the ability to create unusual mosaics and panels.
I would especially like to dwell on some of the collections that have managed to gain international recognition:
- Bella series - the tile is a large number of decorative elements of different texture and color, as well as ornamented inserts and borders. They are perfectly combined with each other, and thanks to this, you can create unusual panels of different styles. Primary colors are gray, pastel, pink, blue. The decoration is in the form of a textile floral pattern with sequins.
- Wall ceramics "Astrid" designed for the kitchen, bathroom and toilet, made in a unique Scandinavian style. The whole series is distinguished by light, white, beige colors, and has a mosaic relief. It is a practical and functional material that fills every room with air, light and creates a chiaroscuro effect on a glossy surface.
- One of the most up-to-date collections - "Fusion" from Lasselsberger. This is an original covering, made in blue, sunny orange and white tones, capable of illuminating and making any room intended for domestic use joyful. Due to its high water resistance, wear resistance and environmental safety, this material can be used for cladding bathrooms, kitchens, as well as premises of cafes, hotels and restaurants. The elegance and effectiveness of the coating is facilitated by the variety of offered fragments, which allow you to create truly masterpiece panels and mosaics.
- Large-sized porcelain stoneware tiles "Muretto" (60.3X30 cm) is intended for both interior decoration and facade cladding. It features a matte mineral surface imitating brick and stone. The colors used are beige, gray, silver. Creates a continuous monolithic coating of high strength, the joints are virtually invisible. Suitable for creating high-tech, modern and other modern trends.
A distinctive feature of many series is the presence of wall and floor decor elements in one series, which makes it possible to choose the perfect image for a certain type of room.
Every year, Lasselsberger products are updated and replenished with new products with unusual decorative qualities, taking into account the demand of the international consumer community and local connoisseurs of quality coating.
The novelties of the season, as always, pleasantly surprise with their non-standard formats and a variety of design ideas:
- Irish series - an excellent material, stylized as natural wood of light and darker, gray and beige shades with a pronounced texture and light, barely noticeable muted ornament, creating a cozy and calm atmosphere in the room. The coating can be the most suitable backdrop for Provence and country-style rooms. The material is ideal for both the kitchen and the living room, dining room, hall.
- Tile "Dune" it is distinguished from other products by an extraordinary wave-like relief, as well as the presence of patterns with a geometric design and a patchwork style reminiscent of patchwork. Calm light tones create a serene environment reminiscent of the endless sandy waves of the desert. This decor will brighten up any kitchen and bathroom.
- "Magrib" - a series of tiles with a noble and refined texture of Arabian reliefs and a luxurious golden hue. The material looks not only expensive, but luxurious. Its fragments are borders and decorative inserts with oriental ornaments, which are perfectly combined with smoother light and dark shades of marble-imitating panels.
- Collection "Conseil" made of porcelain stoneware in two colors - blue and beige. Large format products form an ornate geometric pattern and are used to create durable flooring in residential and public buildings. The ceramics are suitable for outdoor use.
- "Companilia" - a novelty in 2018, which is a wall covering resembling tiles in light gray tones and combined with longitudinal dark stripes on a white background. This kind of decor in the bathroom or in the kitchen looks perfect.
New flooring ceramic materials from Lasselsberger presented collection "French Wood", mainly intended for the decoration of the territory of country mansions and cottages, and collection "Cement Style"imitating worn cementitious substrates with characteristic irregularities and irregularities in color, including the gray-white, beige and dark shades typical of this coating.
Reviews of the products of the European manufacturer are imbued with positive emotions and a special feeling of joy, since the result of facing with the famous ceramic tiles exceeds all expectations. And in addition to the external, incomparable effect of volume and real beauty, which this amazing material gives, it continues to remain reliable and attractive for many years.
For a presentation of Lasselsberger tiles, see the video below.
I chose between Lasselsberger and another brand, they are about the same in appearance and quality, but Lasselsberger is a little cheaper, so I took this brand, there is not much difference. The tiles are smooth, quite pleasant to the touch, although they seem to be ordinary. The outdoor one is also nothing.
A very informative article.
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