Italon porcelain stoneware: characteristics and description of collections

Porcelain tile is a common finishing material, which is made from natural raw materials and can be used for lining floors and walls in rooms. With this coating you can transform any surface: both internal and external.

Our article will tell you about the ceramic granite of the Italon trademark, its features, characteristics and popular collections.

Ceramic granite produced by the domestic brand Italon is a modern premium-class finishing coating. It is eco-friendly, as well as high-tech material. Despite the fact that the product is manufactured in Russia, the owner of the manufacturing company is the Italian holding Gruppo Concorde, whose experience and introduction of the latest technologies into the manufacturing process have outlined the excellent properties of the finished product.

Produced porcelain stoneware from natural raw materials, natural minerals by pressing all the components under very high pressure. Then they are fired at high temperature. Manufacturing technology determines the exceptional strength of the material, as it resembles the process of stone formation in natural conditions. The only difference is that tile production is carried out much faster and under the strictest quality control.

Due to its characteristics, porcelain can be used for installation on various surfaces, in all types of buildings, with any style of interior. Products brand Italon designed specifically for the harsh climatic conditions, it does not lose the aesthetics of appearance, even after several years of operation.

Also to the features of this material include:

• high resistance to various mechanical loads;
• excellent wear resistance;
• frost resistance;
• moisture resistance;
• resistance to aggressive chemicals;
• resistance to the appearance of various types of stains.

Italon porcelain stoneware is presented in three main types:

• Tecnica line - this type of ceramic products has a uniform structure throughout the thickness of the tile. Products of this line well retain their original appearance, despite the long period of operation. Due to this quality, this type of coating is perfect for laying in rooms with high traffic and a high degree of mechanical loads.
• In line Interni products containing a large amount of recyclable materials are presented; this is glazed porcelain stoneware eco-friendly. This type is covered with a small layer of glaze that allows you to achieve a huge variety of colors and a variety of different decorative effects. The technical characteristics of the tile meets all the properties of ceramic granite. Experts recommend using this type of coatings in residential buildings, it is also possible to use in public places with a low level of pedestrian load. This line will be suitable option for finishing vertical surfaces.

• Creativa line represents the type of porcelain stoneware produced according to the latest manufacturing technology. Through this process, the tile is obtained uniformly colored throughout the thickness,and its surface acquires special decorative data that emphasize the main aesthetic characteristics of the product. Based on its highest technical and decorative properties, this type of porcelain stoneware has no restrictions on the place of application.

Italon keramoproduktsiya presented a huge number of collections in a variety of textures and a rich color palette. The collections of ceramic granite Italon is the result of the joint work of Russian and Italian specialists, the embodiment of true centuries-old traditions of craftsmanship in the improvement of natural minerals. Each of the collections includes porcelain tiles of various formats.

Italon products are currently represented by 31 collections, which consist of about two thousand items, differing in texture, color and decor:

• Materia - a new collection, executed in a modern style, having two types of surface in various formats, decorated with slate stones.
• Element wood - this collection reveals the true natural beauty of wood. The variety of colors will help to create original combinations that can convey all the subtleties of the structure of the tree.
• Charme evo floor - a series imitating marble, a classic element of decor, revealing the true elegance of natural stone.

• Contempora - the structure of a natural stone is completely transferred, in the production process all streaks and irregularities remain, a feeling of the presence of natural material is created.
• Surface - the stone texture of this collection is ideally combined with a mass of other materials, for example, steel or laminate.
• Traventino Floor Project - a collection that imitates the rare beauty of expensive travertine rocks.
• Elit - products interpreting the luxurious texture of precious rocks of brecciated marble.

• Natural Life (Wood and Stone) - a complex project combining two collections of ceramic products, one of which conveys the beauty of hand-made wood, and the other of elite Rapolan travertine rocks.
• Charme floor - This is a collection that reveals the elegance of marble.
• Wonder - imitates fine sand.

• Climb - conveys bright color contrasts of quartzites.
• Magnetique - a harmonious union of the rocks of quartz and marble.
• Urban - recreates the pragmatic minimalism of polymer cement.
• Shape - imitation of the Jerusalem stone, performed in soft harmonious lines and warm colors.
• Concept - conveys the strict elegance of natural stones of the correct form.
• Maison - imitates extraordinary drawing of walnut wood.

• Timeless - this collection reveals the attractiveness of time-worn wood.
• Essence - depicts the magnificence of the colors of natural wood.
• Globe - porcelain tile recreates the surface of elegant Italian stones.

• Artwork - conveys the creative spirit of cement tiles with creative ornaments.
• Class - imitates the noble varieties of Italian marble.

• Imagine - a collection of plain tiles, presented in five popular colors and two types of surface.
• Imitations of various types of minerals are transmitted by collections. Prestige, Skyline, Eclipse, Auris, Nova, Everstone, Idea.
• Basic - externally conveys the structure of sand, is considered the most popular series, the most in demand, as it has a large selection of colors and good value for money.

According to the opinion of most of the masters-tilers, the Italon products are a good, reliable and durable finishing material.

The coatings of this ceramic granite have a beautiful appearance, no stains are formed on the surface, the tile does not crumble, does not scratch, and withstands heavy loads.Products completely correspond to the declared quality and all technical characteristics. Colors and texture are fully consistent with those presented in the catalog. Marriage, as evidenced by the comments of masters, is absent.

Working with such material, according to many users, is a pleasure, and the final result of the installation exceeds all expectations. It is noted that in some situations it may be difficult to cut ceramic-granite tiles due to the high density of the material, however, specially adapted for solid types of ceramics tool will quickly solve the problem.

Thus, negative reviews regarding porcelain tiles of TM Italon were not noticed.

Care Tips:

• The coating of porcelain stoneware is unpretentious in the care, cleaning is carried out quite easily and simply with the availability of funds specially designed by the manufacturer of the tile.
• Detergents for this type of coating are acidic and alkaline. For certain types of pollution apply the appropriate type of solution.
• After the completion of the laying works, it is necessary to make the final cleaning of the coating.To remove cement residues, you must use an acidic detergent. After that, be sure to rinse the coating with an alkaline solution and rinse with water. Instructions for the breeding of detergent are on the package.
• For everyday cleaning Italon experts recommend using detergents with a neutral composition, without all sorts of additives that give gloss. Periodically wash the porcelain stoneware with an alkaline solution.
• In the formation of specific stains, it is necessary to use specially designed detergents, it is not recommended to increase the concentration. Before each use of the cleaning solution, it is necessary to test it on a small, inconspicuous area of ​​the coating, this is especially true in the case of polished ceramic granite.

How to lay porcelain stoneware Italon will learn in the next video.