Estima porcelain tiles: advantages and disadvantages

The Russian company Estima is a well-known manufacturer of high-quality porcelain stoneware. It was created by combining a ceramic factory in Samara and a building materials plant in Noginsk. Ceramic tile brand is manufactured on innovative equipment of Italian production and attracts the attention of excellent performance.

Porcelain tile appeared only at the end of the last century. She immediately gained immense popularity due to its unique properties. Prior to this, only ceramic tiles with a number of drawbacks, as well as restrictions on use, were used for interior decoration.

Porcelain tile is usually used in rooms with a sharp change in temperature, as well as with a high level of humidity.The material consists of clay, kaolin, quartz sand and various technological additives, therefore can be used in aggressive environments, while maintaining high strength and reliability.

Ceramic granite differs from Estima company by good frost resistance, as well as minimal moisture absorption. It is able to withstand various loads, is characterized by increased durability, and is not afraid of contact with chemicals. The tile is characterized by high hardness and inflexibility.

Ceramic granite from Estima is used to decorate walls and floors by many owners of apartments, houses and other premises. The material is in demand due to the obvious advantages:

• Durability, hardness and high wear resistance contribute to long-term operation. The material is impact resistant, which allows it to be used for finishing the premises in the production.
• The resistance of the tile to sudden changes in temperature, as well as its ability to withstand high temperatures, allows the use of porcelain stoneware in unheated rooms and in baths or saunas. The tile is not prone to deformation and the occurrence of cracks.
• The material is not afraid of contact with chemicals, which increases the possibility of its operation.
• Excellent moisture resistance of tiles due to the non-porous structure of the material.
• A wide range of models and beautiful appearance allows you to choose an exquisite option for the realization of any interior solutions in different styles.
• The company offers tiles that mimic various surfaces, including wood and stone. Even after a long period of use, the products do not fade and retain their shape.

Estima porcelain tile is presented by two versions:

• Matte finish unpolished tile is homogeneous and is represented by a wide variety of textures. The rough surface is characterized by anti-slip properties, therefore it is a guarantor of safe use. This type of material can be used to create flooring in bathrooms or for decorating steps.
• Glossy the tile draws attention with the invoice and gloss. She gives the interior a special chic and solemnity. This option is ideal for small rooms, because it makes them visually more spacious.

In connection with the excellent technical characteristics of the material, the masters recommend using ceramic granite from Estima for both interior repair work and outdoor use. This material is suitable for creating durable and reliable flooring in shopping malls and supermarkets, where there is usually an increased permeability.

Porcelain is characterized by hygiene (due to the lack of pores) and ease of care. Therefore, it can be safely applied to the decoration of catering establishments, hotels and hotels.

A large range of textures and shades allows you to choose the best option for interior decoration or facades of houses.The products of the brand are used for decoration of kitchens and dining rooms, living rooms and bedrooms, balconies and other rooms. Stylish tile design provides an opportunity to make the most daring and unexpected design decisions come true. Estima porcelain stoneware is often used to create a flooring system with a "warm floor".

The company offers a wide variety of collections for the realization of various interior ideas. Among the most popular offers of the manufacturer is worth noting a few basic ones:

• Estima Standard includes tile with unpolished and semi-polished surface. This collection is suitable for creating a strong and reliable floor covering, therefore it is used in crowded rooms. The collection includes plain versions, as well as stylish design models, decorated with beautiful prints.
• Estima Antika Reliably conveys the texture of natural stone. The collection includes matte and glossy products. Tiles are ideal for interior decoration. Designers use several color solutions here - models are presented in white, sand, peach and yellow.Artificially aged tiles look particularly good in the interiors of the classical style.
• Rainbow draws attention to the glossy polished surface. To obtain such brilliance, the tile undergoes diamond grinding. Models from this collection perfectly convey the texture of marble, onyx, there are models "under the parquet". An important advantage of the tile is the anti-slip effect.

Estima company offers ceramic granite in several formats. In the form of a square is presented a tile with dimensions of 300x300, 400x400 and 600x600 mm, in the form of a rectangle - 600x300 and 1200x600 mm.

When choosing the right tile size, it is worth considering that in the process of manufacturing a material there is a risk of slight deformation, which leads to a slight decrease in size. Inaccuracies are no more than 8 mm. For example, a 600x600 mm tile can have a length from 592.5 to 606 mm.

This nuance is important when calculating the right amount of porcelain stoneware. The manufacturer tries to pack tiles as close as possible in format to each other and indicates calibration, which can vary from 0 to 7. The manufacturer assigns caliber 0 to plates that have a length from 592.5 to 594.1 mm and caliber 7 from 604.4 to 606 mm. Due to the thickness of 12 mm, the material can withstand loads up to 400 kilograms.

Estima designers offer tiles that suit different interior styles. Depending on the chosen style direction of the room, you can choose from a specific brand collection:

• For example, to create an interior in the style of country, you should pay attention to the collection Padova or Bugnot. A great choice for high-tech design will be granite. Tiburtone and Giaietto.

• Collection Hard rock scroro Suitable for traditional interiors. Fans of retro style should look at the tile from the Monterrey Arancio or Montalcino Cotto collection.

• Tile Natural made "under the tree", so it will fit perfectly into the Scandinavian or rustic interior. The Newport collection is an ideal option for the realization of ideas in the style of minimalism.

Estima porcelain stoneware is in great demand, and satisfied customers leave a lot of positive feedback about products. Especially it is necessary to listen to the opinion of the tilers, since they are professionals in this field and recommend only materials of a decent level. Masters note the excellent quality of the tile, indicating its increased wear resistance, durability and long service life.An important advantage is the resistance of porcelain to any aggressive external influences.

The main disadvantage of porcelain stoneware of the company is the discrepancy to the declared size, which negatively affects the result of laying the material. However, if we take into account the calibration of the tile, then this drawback becomes almost imperceptible.

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