Atlas Concorde porcelain tiles: design and material features

In the assortment of floor tiles, one of the leading places in terms of popularity and demand is occupied by Atlas Concorde porcelain stoneware - products of a well-known manufacturer that amaze with their diversity.

Homeland Atlas Concorde - Italy. However, the representations and production of this brand have been working effectively for a long time in many countries of the world. One of these countries is Russia, where branded products began to be supplied back in the early 90s of the last century. In order to reduce costs, additional production facilities were also located here.

Signature porcelain stoneware is made from kaolin and illite mixed with quartz sand and subjected to high temperatures and pressures.

Thanks to the use of the latest production technologies and modern equipment, the company's employees produce porcelain stoneware, which is distinguished by:

• Increased strength and durability. He is not afraid of either abrasive cleaners or constant mechanical stress.
• Resistance to negative environmental factors, due to which it retains its appearance for a long time.
• Ease of use. It is easy to clean it even from stubborn dirt by means of wet cleaning.

• Poor water permeability, which does not allow the material to absorb moisture, thereby further extending its service life.
• Environmentally friendly, since in the production process exclusively materials that are safe for humans and the environment are used.

At the same time, the cost of the original Italian flooring is affordable and democratic.

Thanks to its improved performance, Atlas Concorde porcelain stoneware has been successfully used in both home construction and decoration:

• medical institutions;
• offices and buildings of business centers;

• large shopping malls and shops;
• areas in front of the pools;
• kitchens and bathrooms.

At the same time, thanks to a wide range (more than 80 collections), porcelain stoneware tiles can be matched to any room and various styles.

Currently, the range of the company includes porcelain stoneware slabs with a wide variety of textures. The most interesting and popular:

• Under the tree, reliably conveying the pattern of various types of wood, their pores and roughness.

• Under onyx - rich looking and capable of ennobling any room.

• Marbled, with a masterful imitation of this massive but very beautiful mineral.

In addition, there are textures that imitate a stone, cement floor and even a metal coating. The tiles themselves can be matte, glossy or even anti-slip. The latter have an improved coefficient of adhesion, which makes it possible to use them in rooms with high humidity and even outdoors.

When creating its collections, Atlas Concorde is guided by the demand of the country in which the products are manufactured and sold.

The most interesting and versatile collections most often include:

• "Heat" Is one of the latest developments that first entered the market in 2016. This series quite realistically simulates a metal surface. Thus there is a choice between "tin", "aluminum", "iron" and "steel". The size of "metal" tiles made of porcelain stoneware is 60x120, it is on such a surface that the metallic sheen looks as effective as possible.The scope of use of "Heat" tiles is residential buildings and apartments, as well as any public institutions, decorated in a classic or ultra-modern style.

• "Cube". A collection designed specifically for Russian consumers. In it, porcelain stoneware elements imitate natural stone. The size range of the series is 60x60 and 45x90. The assortment includes slabs of black, sand and gray shades, but the white "stone" looks the most impressive. The tiles from this collection look great in public places with a large flow of visitors (concert halls, museums and others), as well as in home halls, living rooms and hallways.

• "Sketch" - new in 2016. The surface of the elements from this series looks very unusual, imitating the incrustation of cut timber made of wood in combination with marble. Such porcelain stoneware flooring resembles the ancient parquet floor of a medieval manor or castle and creates a romantic atmosphere in the room. The color scheme of the collection is brandy, Russian coffee, reddish and milky white. Tile size - 45x45.

• "Etic" - porcelain stoneware, practically indistinguishable from wood-based panels. Oak, walnut, ebony and other precious woods can be found in this collection. Thanks to the specially treated material edges, virtually no gaps are visible between the individual elements, which further enhances the effect of a solid wood coating. The slabs are 11x90, 15x90, 22.5x90 and 45x45 cm in size.

Moreover, the collection is subdivided into several model lines:

• "Etic" - the main line, represented by matte boards in the form of long "wooden" boards of different widths.
• "Strutturato" - tiles in the form of natural rough hewn wood.
• "Tatami". The main feature of the model range is the presence of longitudinal grooves, which create the illusion of a floor made of thin planks.

• "Cassettone" - neat slabs that create the appearance of parquet. A special highlight is the possibility of using a slab from any other collection. Such inclusions will help to revitalize and diversify the interior.
• "Bottone". Decorative squares in this series are a great addition to the previous row. These elements are great for zoning a room and laying out a wide variety of patterns on the floor.

Since the introduction of Atlas Concorde porcelain stoneware tiles, many consumers have been convinced of their high performance. This is evidenced by the reviews of many buyers.

Assessing the Italian quality porcelain stoneware flooring, the owners note its originality and beauty, versatility and ease of installation. In addition, consumers call a long service life and preservation of performance as one of the most important factors, despite the intensity and duration of use.

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