General Catalogue
2015
and ceramic
MISSION&VISION
And Ceramic takes part in and is helping to build a society that is founded on well being and quality, The ceramic tiles industry is a major force for the improvement of quality of life across the world. And Ceramic's aims to be the leading importer of best quality Ceramic & Porcelain tiles to provide its customers with latest designs, varieties and innovative products in line with the internationally changing trends. And Ceramic's visionary and realistic approach has allowed the company to establish itself firmly in national and international markets. The ability to look at the business reality from the perspective of our own culture, our own competencies and abilities, so that we can project a targeted and internationally differentiated approach across the various continents, underlies our business ideal – Think locally and act globally. The key elements of And Ceramic's success are quality, innovation, respect for the Environment and solid partnerships with clients, suppliers, the state and other entities.
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Index
Docks
6
Resine
8
C-Extreme
10
Stone
12
Form
14
Extra
16
C-Wood
18
Cava
20
Line
22
Jazz
24
Atlas
26
Estampa
28
Vanadio
30
Corten
32
Basilea
34
Epokal
36
Leeds
38
Nature
40
Jazz Outdoor
42
Riviera
44
Unika
46
HNT 3 Nevada
48
HNT 5 Nebraska
50
HNT 10 Alaska
52
Alp
54
Monestir Terre Cotte Zelve Heritage Vosgos Cast Vesubio Gamma Silk Master Trabada Modeli Mix Provenzal Crocodile Aya Luxor Oxide Stony Fusion Reef Curves Royal Acqua Fantasy Glossy
56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 79 80 82 84 86 86 88 90 90 92 94 96 98
Docks
6
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Docks Black 800x800
Docks Bone 800x800
Docks Silver 800x800
Docks Grey 800x800
Package List Docks
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
800x800
2
1,28
33,00
Matte
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7
Resine
8
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
7V94
Resine Gris 797x797
Resine Blanc 797x797
Resine Sable 797x797
Package List
Size/mm
Resine
797x797
Pc/Box
M2/Box
2
1,27
Kg/Box
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32,00
9
C-Extreme
10
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
C-Extreme Antracite 600x1200
C-Extreme White 600x1200
C-Extreme Grey 600x1200
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
C-Extreme
600x1200
2
1,44
35,00
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11
Stone
12
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Silk Quilted Cream
Stone Blend Blackish 600x1200
Stone Blend Blackish 300x1200
Stone Blend Golden 600x1200
Stone Blend Golden 300x1200
Stone Blend Silvery 600x1200
Stone Blend Silvery 300x1200
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Stone
600x1200 300x1200
2 4
1,44 1,44
Kg/Box
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29,00 29,00
13
Form
14
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Extra White 300x1200
Form White 600x1200
Form White 300x1200
Extra Fume 300x1200
Form Greige 600x1200
Form Greige 300x1200
Form Ash 600x1200
Form Ash 300x1200
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Form
600x1200 300x1200
2 4
1,44 1,44
36,00 36,00
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15 7
Extra
16
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Extra White 300x1200
Extra Tappeto White 300x1200
Extra Grey 300x1200
Extra Tappeto Grey 300x1200
Extra Fume 300x1200
Extra Tappeto Fume 300x1200
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Extra Extra Tappeto
300x1200 300x1200
4 4
1,44 1,44
29,00 29,00
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17 7
C-Wood
18
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
C-Wood White Matte 200x1200
C-Wood Sand Matte 200x1200
C-Wood Grey Matte 200x1200
C-Wood Dark Grey Matte 200x1200
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
C- Wood
200x1200
3
0,72
24,00
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19
Cava
20
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Cava Cognac 150x800
Cava Fino 150x800
Package List Cava
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
150x800
9
1,08
28,00
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21
Line
22
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Line Blanco 500x1000
Line Gris 500x1000
Line Beige 500x1000
Line Grafito 500x1000
Lappato
Line Negro 500x1000
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Line
500x1000
2
1,00
26,00
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23
Jazz
24
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Jazz Blanco 500x1000
Jazz Grafito 500x1000
Jazz Greige 500x1000
Jazz Gris 500x1000
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Jazz
500x1000
2
1,00
29,00
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25
Atlas
26
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Atlas Beige 45x90
Atlas Blanco 450x900
Atlas Gris 45x90
Atlas Gris 450x900
Atlas Negro 450x900
Package List Atlas
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
450x900
3
1,22
33,00
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27
Estampa
28
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Estampa Ocre 450x900
Estampa Gris 450x900
Package List Estampa
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
450x900
3
1,22
33,00
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29
Vanadio
30
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Vanadio Negro 450x900
Vanadio Blanco 450x900
Vanadio Marron 450x900
Package List
Size/mm
Vanadio
450x900
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
3
1,22
33,00
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31
Corten
32
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 5 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Corten A Fine 450x900
BWT990 MOSAICO CAST 30X90 IRIS Corten B Fine 450x900
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Corten
450x900
5
2,03
30,00
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33
Basilea
34
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Basilea Antracita 450x900
Variation
Basilea Blanco 450x900
Variation
Basilea Gris 450x900
Variation
Package List Basilea
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
450x900
3
1,22
33,00
Matte
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35
Epokal
36
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Epokal EK-11 400x800
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Epokal EK-01 400x800
Epokal EK-05 400x800
Package List Epokal
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
400x800
3
0,96
23,00
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37
Leeds
38
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Leeds Beige 370x750
Leeds Cobre 370x750
Leeds Blanco 370x750
Leeds Oxido 370x750
Package List
Size/mm
Leeds
370x750
Pc/Box
M2/Box
4
1,13
Kg/Box
Matte
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25,00
39
Nature
40
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Nature Black 370x750
Nature Grey 370x750
Nature Bone 370x750
Package List
Size/mm
Nature
370x750
Pc/Box
M2/Box
4
1,13
Kg/Box
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25,00
41
Jazz Outdoor
42
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Jazz Gris Outdoor 600x600
Jazz Greige Outdoor 600x600
Jazz Grafito Outdoor 600x600
Jazz Blanco Outdoor 600x600
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Jazz Outdoor
600x600
3
1,08
25,00
Matte
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43
Riviera
44
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 9 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Riviera Cream 600X600
Riviera Almond 600x600
Riviera Mocha 600X600
Riviera Grey 600x600
Package List
Size/mm
Riviera
600x600
Pc/Box
M2/Box
4
1,44
Kg/Box
Matte
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21,00
45
Unika
46
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Unika Game Ecru 600x600
Unika Game Smoke 600x600 Package List
Size/mm
Unika
600x600
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
3
1,08
23,00
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47
HNT 3 Nevada
48
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
HNT 3 Nevada 60x60
HNT 3 Nevada 30x60
HNT 3 Nevada 30x30
Tredi HNT 3 Nevada 30x60 Package List HNT 3
Tredi HNT 3
Size/mm 600x600 300x600 300x300 300x600
Pc/Box 4 6 12 4
M2/Box
Kg/Box
1,44 1,08 1,08 0,72
32,00 23,00 24,00 20,00
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49
HNT 5 Nebraska
50
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
HNT 5 Nebraska 60x60
HNT 5 Nebraska 30x60
HNT 5 Nebraska 30x30
Tredi HNT 5 Nebraska 30x60 Package List HNT 5
Tredi HNT 5
Size/mm 600x600 300x600 300x300 300x600
Pc/Box 4 6 12 4
M2/Box
Kg/Box
1,44 1,08 1,08 0,72
32,00 23,00 24,00 20,00
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51
HNT 10 Alaska
52
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
HNT 10 Alaska 60x60
HNT 10 Alaska 30x60
HNT 10 Alaska 30x30
Tredi HNT 10 Alaska 30x60 Package List HNT 10
Tredi HNT 10
Size/mm 600x600 300x600 300x300 300x600
Pc/Box 4 6 12 4
M2/Box
Kg/Box
1,44 1,08 1,08 0,72
32,00 23,00 24,00 20,00
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53
Alp CD 07
Alp CD 05
54
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Alp CD 07 300x600
Alp CD 07 Variation Alp CD 07 300x300
Alp CD 05 300x600
Alp CD 05 Variation Alp CD 05 300x300
Package List Alp CD 07/05 Alp CD 07/05
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
300x600 300x300
6 12
1,08 1,08
23,00 24,00
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55
Monestir
56
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 9 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Monestir Blanco 500x500
Monestir Gris 500x500
Monestir Terra 500x500
Monestir Blanco 250x500
Monestir Gris 250x500
Monestir Terra 250x500
Monestir Blanco 250x250
Monestir Gris 250x250
Monestir Terra 250x250
Package List Monestir
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
500x500 250x500 250x250
4 8 16
1,00 1,00 1,00
21,00 20,00 20,00
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57
Terre Cotte
58
Water Absorption <0.5%
Thickness 9 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Clays Ash 450x450
300x600
Variation
Clays Cord 450x450
300x600
Variation
Clays Tuscany 450x450
300x600
Variation
Clays Pewter 450x450
300x600
Variation
Package List
Size/mm
Stone
450x450 300x600
Pc/Box
M2/Box
6 7
1,22 1,26
Kg/Box
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25,00 27,00
59
Zelve
60
Thickness 10 mm
Water Absorption <0.5%
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
Zelve 300x600
Package List
Size/mm
Zelve
300x600
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
7
1,26
22,00
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61
Heritage
62
Water Absorption <0.5%
77j_120x20
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
77j_220x20
Recommend
Recommend
Slip Resistance
Matte
77j_320x20
Heritage Mono Nat 450x450
Heritage Multi Nat 450x450
Package List Heritage
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
450x450
5
1,01
28,00
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63
Vosgos
64
Water Absorption <0.8%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Matte
Alsacia 315x1000
Basel 315x1000
Nancy Blanco 315x1000
Nancy Antracita 315x1000
Vosgos Blanco 315x1000
Vosgos Antracita 315x1000
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Alsacia Basel Nancy Vosgos
315x1000 315x1000 315x1000 315x1000
4 4 4 4
1,26 1,26 1,26 1,26
20,00 20,00 20,00 20,00
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65
Cast
66
Water Absorption <0.8%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Matte
BTK670 AXIS 30X90 MARFIL Cast Ceniza 300X900
Fuse Gris 300X900
Cast Marfil 300X900
Fuse Crema 300X900
Package List Cast Fuse
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
300x900 300x900
4 4
1,08 1,08
24,00 24,00
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67
Vesubio
68
Water Absorption <0.8%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Matte
Vesubio Blanco 300x900
Vesubio Negro 300x900
Vesubio Plata 300x900
Package List
Size/mm
Vesubio
300x900
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
3
0,81
18,00
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69
Gamma
70
Water Absorption <0.8%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Glossy
Gamma Diamond White Full Decor 30x90
Gamma Diamond Antracite Full Dekor 30x90
Package List Gamma
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
300x900
4
1,08
24,00
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71
Silk
72
Water Absorption <0.8%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Glossy
Silk Quilted Cream 300x600
Silk Cream 300x600
Silk Quilted Bronze 300x600
Silk Bronze 300x600
Package List
Size/mm
Silk Quilted Slik
300x600 300x600
Pc/Box
M2/Box
7 9
1,20 1,54
Kg/Box
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22,00 25,00
73
Master
74
Water Absorption <0.8%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Glossy
Master Rojo Moon 200x200
Master Blanco Moon 200x200
Master Negro Moon 200x200
Package List
Size/mm
Master
200x200
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
14
0,56
10,00
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75
Trabada
76
Water Absorption <0.8%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Lappato
Trabada Mattone Must 250x500
Trabada Mattone Valge 250x500
Trabada Mattone Kuld 250x500
Trabada Mattone Vask 250x500
Package List
Size/mm
Trabada
250x500
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
4
0,50
10,00
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77
Modeli Mix
Modeli Mix 150x170
Package List
Size/mm
Modeli Mix
150x170
78
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
26
0,50
13,00
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Provenzal
Provenzal Cammeo Nacar 385x420
Package List
Size/mm
Provenzal
385x420
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
7
1,14
25,00
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79
Crocodile
80
Water Absorption <0.8%
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
175x175 Crocodile Glossy Black
Recommend
Glossy
150x175
125x175
100x175
75x175
175x175 150x175 Crocodile Opaque White
125x175
100x175
75x175
150x175 175x175 Crocodile Smoked Fuchsia
125x175
100x175
75x175
175x175 150x175 Crocodile Smoked Beige-Green
125x175
100x175
75x175
Package List Crocodile
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
175x175 150x175 125x175 100x175 75x175
16 16 16 16 16
0,49 0,42 0,35 0,28 0,21
07,00 07,00 06,00 05,00 05,00
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81
Aya
82
Water Absorption <0.8%
Package List Aya Aya Stone
Thickness 10 mm
Frost Resistance
Recommend
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
115x195 5x15
22 22
0,32 0,00
04,00 00,00
Glossy
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83
Luxor 18x18mm
84
Water Absorption <0.2%
Bend Resistance 35 N / mm2
Thermal Resistance Guaranteed
Stain Resistance Guaranteed
Frost Resistance Guaranteed
Crazing Resistance Guaranteed
luxor 99
luxor 70
luxor 68
Luxor 60
Luxor 35
Luxor 33
Luxor 32
Luxor 31
Luxor 30
Luxor 00
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Luxor
316 x 316
10
1,00
9,00
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85
Oxide 38x38mm
Stony 38x38mm
86
Water Absorption <0.2%
Bend Resistance 35 N / mm2
Thermal Resistance Guaranteed
Stain Resistance Guaranteed
Frost Resistance Guaranteed
Crazing Resistance Guaranteed
Oxide 99
Oxide 30
Oxide 02
Stony 99
Stony 97
Stony 00
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Oxide Stony
316 x 316 316 x 316
10 10
1,00 1,00
10,00 10,00
Slip Resistance On Request
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87
Fusion 18x18mm
88
Water Absorption <0.2%
Bend Resistance 35 N / mm2
Stain Resistance Guaranteed
Thermal Resistance Guaranteed
Frost Resistance Guaranteed
Crazing Resistance Guaranteed
Slip Resistance On Request
Fusion 99
Fusion 80
Fusion 70
Fusion 36
Fusion 32
Fusion 30
Fusion 20
Fusion 02
Fusion 18
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Fusion
316 x 316
10
1,00
9,00
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89
Curves 38x38mm
Reff 38x38mm
90
Water Absorption <0.2%
Bend Resistance 35 N / mm2
Curves 99
Stain Resistance Guaranteed
Thermal Resistance Guaranteed
Curves 20
Frost Resistance Guaranteed
Crazing Resistance Guaranteed
Curves 18
Slip Resistance On Request
Curves 03
Reff 66
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Curves Reff
316 x 316 316 x 316
10 10
1,00 1,00
10,00 10,00
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91
Royal 18x18mm
92
Water Absorption <0.2%
Bend Resistance 35 N / mm2
Thermal Resistance Guaranteed
Stain Resistance Guaranteed
Frost Resistance Guaranteed
Crazing Resistance Guaranteed
Royal 76
Royal 70
Royal 60
Royal 30
Royal 00
Royal 37
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Royal
316 x 316
10
1,00
9,00
Slip Resistance On Request
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93
Acqua 18x18mm
94
Water Absorption <0.2%
Bend Resistance 35 N / mm2
Stain Resistance Guaranteed
Thermal Resistance Guaranteed
Frost Resistance Guaranteed
Crazing Resistance Guaranteed
Acqua 70
Acqua 68
Acqua 67
Acqua 57
Acqua 04
Acqua 60
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Acqua
316 x 316
10
1,00
9,00
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95
Fantasy 18x18mm/ 38x38mm
96
Water Absorption <0.2%
Bend Resistance 35 N / mm2
Stain Resistance Guaranteed
Thermal Resistance Guaranteed
Frost Resistance Guaranteed
Crazing Resistance Guaranteed
Fantasy 39
Fantasy 70
Fantasy 68
Fantasy 36
Fantasy 33
Fantasy 29
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Fantasy
316 x 316
10
1,00
10,00
Fantasy 65
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97
Glossy 38x38mm
98
Water Absorption <0.2%
Bend Resistance 35 N / mm2
Stain Resistance Guaranteed
Thermal Resistance Guaranteed
Glossy 99
Glossy 63
Glossy 20
Glossy 02
Package List
Size/mm
Pc/Box
M2/Box
Kg/Box
Glossy
316 x 316
10
1,00
10,00
Frost Resistance Guaranteed
Crazing Resistance Guaranteed
Glossy 60
Glossy 30
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ADVICE ON LAYING CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE TILES BEFORE LAYING Firstly, before installing the product, it is important to check that it conforms with what has been ordered in terms of its appearance, format and quality. This should be done by randomly checking the content of some of the boxes, verifying that it corresponds with the delivery note for the goods. At the same time it should also be verified that the material is in perfect condition. The pieces should be handled with care to avoid any problems of deterioration (chips, cracks, scratches, etc.). Having carried out this inspection, the surface needs to be prepared where the product is going to be laid, applying a screed to the wall or floor to create a totally smooth surface using selflevelling materials. The necessary gradients must be respected when laying outdoor flooring. In the case of flooring, before laying the ceramic tiles, place some of the pieces on the leveled surface to see the effect they have. DURING LAYING The appropriate system used for laying tiles depends on the nature of the ceramic product. Porcelain products should always be laid with a fine layer of suitable adhesive, as per standard UNE EN 12004. Special S1 or S2 type adhesives should be used on facades and depending on the format of the tile to be laid, as per standard EN 12002, using the appropriate mechanical means to ensure the tiles adhere correctly. When laying the tiles it is very important to use the appropriate tools (toothed tiling trowel, rubber mallet, rubber float for pointing, etc.). The tiles should be seated with a rubber mallet, making sure they are flush and achieving the greatest possible coverage of adhesive on the back of the tiles. To lay outdoor tiles, the “double gluing” technique should be used, consisting of applying adhesive on the support as well as buttering the back of the tile to ensure total coverage. The sides of the already laid tiles should be completely clean before laying the next tile. Both for floors and walls, the pieces must be positioned with perfect alignment both vertically and horizontally in terms of their joints. Polished and/or rectified ceramic tiles are slightly beveled to avoid any chipping and to make them easier to lay. The rectified wall tiles must be placed with a gap of at least 1.5mm while rectified floor tiles will be placed with 2mm gap for indoors. In case of either not rectified floors or walls the minimum gap required will be 2.5 mm. In outdoors the width… Outdoors, the width of the joint will vary according to the format of the ceramic tile (the greater the surface area, the wider the join). Specific materials should be used to seal the joints (they must not contain lampblack), depending on the width of the joint and suited to the environment they will have to withstand (outdoors, damp environments, etc.). Joints should always be sealed with a rubber float once the tiling adhesive has completely set. The material's application times must be respected and any leftovers removed using a sponge soaked in water. AFTER LAYING Particularly with flooring, once the repointing process has been completed, any excess material must be removed before it hardens and then the tiles cleaned with non-abrasive products (avoiding hydrofluoric acid, such as hydrochloric acid and other similar products). The tiles can be cleaned adequately with hot water and a neutral detergent. Fillets with metallic applications should not be cleaned with products containing acids neither with scouring pads or other elements that could damage the surface of the tiles, making the decoration disappear. A damp sponge should be used to clean them instead. It is important to protect the clean, tiled surface with cardboard or other protection so that the rest of the workers on the site do not damage it. MAINTENANCE Before trying to remove a stain with aggressive cleaning agents, it is advisable to test the effect of these products on the surface of the floor/wall tiles and the grouting material in a tiled area that is not visible, thereby avoidingany damage or significant changes to the tile's surface. In any case, it is advisable to provide the client with information on recommended cleaning agents for removing stains and the recommended adhesive materials for tiling. Special attention should be paid to the initial cleaning as well as to the subsequent maintenance of the polished floors and walls. During polishing, the micropores in the surface of polished porcelain flooring open up, which means they are more susceptible to staining by certain liquids. With these polished porcelain floors, it is very important that any liquid that might affect them (oil, fizzy drinks, alcoholic drinks and acids) are cleaned up with water as quickly as possible to avoid exposing the tiles to the liquid and staining them. The flooring may be affected if the stain is left on the tules for a long time.
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