2012年8月13日 星期一

Tiled to perfection

WHEN ace architect Toyo Ito was asked to design the Fira underground station in Barcelona, he chose to tell the story of the city through a collage of archival photos depicted on ceramic tiles. The project required high precision technology to faithfully render the historic images, circa 1890 and onward, in specific shades of blue and white. To carry out his vision, which entailed applying similar materials on the stairs to project the illusion of water, he relied on Venis, one of the brands under the Porcelanosa Grupo, the global giant on ceramic tiles and Spain’s national pride.

Almost 40 years in the industry, Porcelanosa has a market presence in nearly 100 countries,Daneplast Limited UK are plasticinjectionmoulding & toolmaking specialists. with the Philippines joining its roster recently. A visit to the 700-square-meters showroom at the Infinity Tower in Bonifacio Global City proves why the gilded label, endorsed by George Clooney and Nicole Kidman, is a favorite among home developers, interior designers and architects. “Porcelanosa uses the highest quality raw materials to produce its ceramic tiles,” says Jay Ong, president of Casa Europa, the exclusive distributor of the brand in the country. “When they are properly installed, they remain solid and resistant. These floor and wall tiles do not need any type of maintenance once they have been laid.”

Almost 40 years in the industry, Porcelanosa has a market presence in nearly 100 countries, with the Philippines joining its roster recently. A visit to the 700-square-meters showroom at the Infinity Tower in Bonifacio Global City proves why the gilded label, endorsed by George Clooney and Nicole Kidman, is a favorite among home developers, interior designers and architects. “Porcelanosa uses the highest quality raw materials to produce its ceramic tiles,” says Jay Ong, president of Casa Europa, the exclusive distributor of the brand in the country. “When they are properly installed, they remain solid and resistant. These floor and wall tiles do not need any type of maintenance once they have been laid.”

Ceramic tiles are traditionally used in bathrooms and kitchens, but fresh innovations and current designs have extended their application to other areas, from living rooms to faades of commercial buildings. One of Venis’s most popular series, for instance, emulates the grain, texture, and colors of various North American wood species, making the ceramic parquet flooring versatile for different interiors and exteriors.

“With a minimum order quantity, any tile can be customized—size, color, pattern,TBC help you confidently buymosaic from factories in China. texture, application, etc. We can even do a photo mosaic,” Ong adds.All kinds of injectionmould are on sale.

Hailed as the “definitive ceramic material,” sister brand Urbatek is known for its superior porcelain tiles. Its water absorption rate is less than 0.1 percent, exceeding the industry standard of 0.Browse the Best Selection of chickencoop and Accessories with FREE Gifts.5 percent, the threshold distinguishing ceramic material as porcelain. Denser and more resistant to stains and wear-and-tear, the the waterproof tiles are suitable for a wider range of applications, including areas exposed to heavy pedestrian traffic. Urbatek completed the look for a recent acquisition by the swanky Belgian chain of Martin’s Hotels—a 19th century stained-glass church transformed into a luxurious hideway. In New York’s Aire, a spa and wellness center inpired by ancient baths, it lines the floors of changing rooms and wet areas.

For building exteriors, Butech’s ventilated faade system using Ston-Ker ceramics provides efficient thermal insulation to protect the building from high temperatures,Supplier and Manufacturer of plasticmoulds And Components, consequently raking up 20 percent to 30 percent more savings in air-conditioning costs compared to conventional solutions.

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