In search of strong and durable flooring should not forget about porcelain stoneware - a material that was created as an alternative to the expensive natural stone. It was cheaper and stronger, but - quite boring on the color palette. but the technology is not standing still - soon will be so decorative porcelain, which perhaps will be able to displace usual ceramic tile. Than it is today, he catches the eye the buyer? It must be remembered that the porcelain is baked at a temperature of 1300-1350 degrees. Processes of its formation occurs at a deep molecular level, when substances change their properties. Glazes are used, too, fired at very high temperatures. Hence its high wear resistance, including the decorative layer. In contrast, ceramic tile "baked" in biscuit at low temperatures - 300-350 degrees. It bears soft glaze, which fired at a sufficiently low temperature of 100-150 degrees. Therefore, ceramics, compared with the granite is so weak and easily vulnerable: scratches, cracks, etc. Creating forms granite slab - not necessarily square. For example, there is a method, called water jet cutting. Very few people imagine the possibilities of this technology. Thanks to her, you can not just lay the tile squares, and make her an interesting figure - a sort of application. Thus, in a durable porcelain stoneware can be translated ancient art of Florentine mosaic, in which the panels are constructed from various shaped modules. Before the creation of such modules has been heavy mechanical labor: the stones manually grind the hard alloys. But it turned out that water with the addition of abrasive substances, and under great pressure fine sharpening stone. (And not just stone: water jet cutting are now widely used in machinery and aircraft, and sometimes replacing lasers). With the help of water-jet (the so-called the technology) can produce the artistic cutting of any complexity. Achievements and prospects Porcelain tiles began its offensive in the private interiors with imitation of natural materials - natural stones (marble and granite). Already 5 years ago it was difficult to distinguish from the natural mineral. But some stones did not stop - a year ago in porcelain stoneware began to imitate wood, which in Russia have always loved. This coating has the usual appearance of oak or pine, but unlike them wears away, not pressed, not age and does not require recovery. Yes, and water, even if a serious leak, the floor of the "granite tree will not spoil. Already, there are many series of porcelain, which at a distance of a step can not be distinguished from the floorboard. In the near future, the producers promise to seriously tackle the domain of traditional mosaic parquet. It is possible that even living in a classic style will choose flooring from granite: it may be dancing on stiletto heels any number of guests! Another interesting possibility: a ceramic "tree" can decorate the facades! And the fear of time, climatic fluctuations and humidity will not finish this. Yes, and cut quality wooden board, size 60x120 cm can not - and for the granite is the standard size. Cost more expensive than a finish pine bunks - but, and last longer. In addition, ceramics can be cut and the glass - metal blades of special alloys. In contrast, cutting wheels, which cut right through this technology is different: the first makes an incision and then a special machine on the line of the fault committed. This allows us to get an interesting surface and play with the shape of its constituent elements. Fanciful forms using this method will not get it, but cut into strips - please. This alternative is much cheaper and faster waterjet cutting and waste-free cutting discs. Of the spread, even porcelain mosaics - by analogy with the works of natural stone. They, of course, very different from the mosaic of glass panels, and this is good: not always advisable to spread long glass floor space - all the same it will be scratched. In this sense, the granite is much more practical. Another interesting way to produce different decorative planes - laser treatment. Thanks to her, on the surface, you can create any embossed. Again, the properties of porcelain, namely its strength, is crucial: Tile and Marble is too soft and brittle for such experiments (the surface is treated in other ways, which lead to different results). Other material, which is always welcomed in interior decoration - is a genuine leather, including exotic animals. Usually it trim sofas, chairs, tables. Why could not make out a crocodile - is the flooring. (However, currently in production floor panels and walls with special impregnation, but it is - a short-lived variant). Porcelain tiles come to the rescue and lovers of the skin. He imitated her, even to the touch - and today put the interior in new clothes can be embossed, no risks. Want - in leather, as you want - in denim: this line, too overcome! Expand opportunities for decorative porcelain and promoted one of its most important competitive advantages - durability. For example, if the difficult terrain make pottery, then it broken off, even when lung mechanical influences. Marble is also too soft, granite - heavy and expensive to process. A porcelain manufacturers have learned so well to work with relief images of what appeared a collection whose elements differ among themselves not only in color, but the topography of the surface. The only weakness of the granite - the lack of bright decorative items. But this problem can be overcome - yet plans are already there. Manufacturers claim that "after this, the tiles stand no chance. In fact, she is alive still in the bathroom. The kitchen floor is spread mainly granite.
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