Tag Porcelain Tile

27-04-2021

ACTIVE SURFACES™ ceramics: a concrete solution for fighting Covid-19

Continuing the lengthy process of research and scientific innovation that led to the invention of the ACTIVE SURFACES™ method, the Iris Ceramica Group has achieved an important milestone in advanced materials capable of improving people’s lives and the environment we live in. Recent scientific studies have confirmed the ability of ACTIVE SURFACES™ high-performing ceramics to destroy up to 94% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in only 4 hours of exposure to low-intensity UV light (such as sunlight or a traditional lightbulb)

20-04-2021

Black and green, the trendiest new colours in the kitchen, in SapienStone’s Black Diamond and Alpi Chiaro Venato

SapienStone high-tech ceramic surfaces stand out in the world of kitchen design for their unique technical properties, including resistance, versatility and easy cleaning. The vast SapienStone catalogue with its great variety of refined hues includes two of the most popular colours for kitchens in 2021: black, as in Black Diamond, and the deep green of Alpi Chiaro Venato, particularly appealing solutions adding character and elegance to kitchens in traditional or contemporary style

13-04-2021

Tyrol and Lunar Stone: the technical and aesthetic benefits of the new FMG H270 sizes

Inspired by the tradition of stone, the two new surfaces in FMG’s Maxfine range, Tyrol Stone and Lunar Stone, share the same delicate look with their neutral background in hues of ash grey and ivory beige. The aesthetic qualities of the two surfaces are combined with the technical performance of the H270 programme to which they both belong, characterised by the new 120x120 cm and 270x120 cm sizes. Manoeuvrable, practical and lightweight, the new sizes are easy to work with and install, broadening the potential available to designers

06-04-2021

The trend toward decoration on ceramic surfaces: DYS - Design Your Slabs

Decoration is entering a new phase of popularity in design, thanks to its innate expressiveness, its capacity for customisation, and the new possibilities offered by ceramic materials. One clear example is DYS - Design Your Slabs, a technological service through which the various Iris Ceramica Group brands can produce any kind of image or illustration on both conventional ceramic tiles and maxi-slabs: the ideal solution for a society with a strong focus on the power of images and the distinctive character of spaces

30-03-2021

The ancient art of Venetian terrazzo flooring: Ariostea’s Accademia surfaces

A synthesis of beauty and strength, Venetian terrazzo flooring is brought back in the six surfaces of Ariostea’s Accademia Full Body collection dedicated to great Venetian painters of the past. In mix and match hues of grey, beige and black, the Accademia collection revives the Italian tradition of craftsmanship in a striking surface covering for contemporary minimalist spaces and restoration projects showing respect for historic buildings

23-03-2021

Practical and lightweight: new H270 Maxfine slab sizes for covering surfaces and furnishings

Manoeuvrable, flexible, easy to carry and install: the new sizes in FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti’s H270 programme are designed to make interior decorating easy. Available in the 270x120 and 120x120 cm sizes in an interesting variety of marble, stone and Venetian terrazzo effects, these materials offer architects and designers new potential with a sustainable production method that prevents waste and scrap from cutting.

16-03-2021

Fiandre ceramic surfaces: marble-effect floors, walls and custom furnishings

New sizes and original solutions in green and white are among the new additions to the Fiandre Architectural Surfaces catalogue of materials for covering floors, walls and custom-designed architectural elements. The reduced thickness of Fiandre high-tech ceramic continues to evolve in interior design, offering a concrete response for residential, commercial and public spaces. Marmi Maximum further refines its range with sustainable submultiples such as 270x120 and 120x120 cm: practical solutions with no waste or cutting scrap, ideal for underlining and improving the habitability of indoor spaces

09-03-2021

CM2 Next Ariostea: practical, elegant outdoor surfaces

Ariostea's CM2 thick ceramic surfaces for outdoor use offer a number of benefits. Easy to install and easy to clean, they drain off moisture and are resistant to stress, atmospheric agents and loads.' The Next collection, a new addition to the CM2 range, offers all the best technical performance of quality porcelain to allow you to focus on aesthetic considerations. An elegant palette of neutral natural hues makes Next easy to combine with trendy furnishings, establishing continuity between indoors and outdoors