FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles

"Kerlite" is laminated stoneware obtained by means of an extremely innovative production system, which is the outcome of the latest technology.
It is produced in whole slabs of size up to 300x100 cm without using dies. Kerlite is pressed at a force of 27,000 tons.

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A fully automated cutting line allows different sizes to be cut.

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HIGHEST STANDARDS IN QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE
Thanks to the use of the best raw materials

HIGHLY COMPACT AND ELASTIC SLABS
Thanks to a unique pressing process

EXCELLENT AESTHETIC LOOK OF THE PRODUCTS
Thanks to exclusive surface processing technologies

EXTRAORDINARY ADDED RESISTANCE
Thanks to the reinforcing fibreglass mesh

HIGHLY ECO-FRIENDLY
Less raw materials used, lower water and energy consumption and lower CO2 emissions

An innovative interpretation of the production process has lead to development of machinery that breaks new grounds. The production system is characterised by a high level of automation and the process takes place with a considerable reduction of dust, noise and emissions. Kerlite laminated stoneware is made using the same "families" of raw materials that are used for conventional porcelain stoneware tiles: clay, kaolin and feldspar. However for the production process, innovative and patented pressing, decorating and firing systems are employed.
The production process is highly automated. Each stage is controlled by process supervisors; semi-finished and finished products are handled by laser guided vehicles. All technology employed does not create mud and waste water that needs to the treated. The consumption of energy - basically electric - is particularly low.

These systems reduce the impact on the environment, thanks to the extremely low emissions of CO2 and other harmful gases and to reduction of dust that is let out into the environment.

Kerlite slabs have an original thickness of only 3,5, 5,5 and 6,5 mm; this makes them flexible, light and extremely easy to handle.
The minimum thickness is the innovative feature, which makes the product suitable for a variety of different applications. 

There are 14 standard sizes:

• 50x50 cm
• 60x60 cm
• 50x100 cm
• 100x100 cm
• 20x120 cm
• 60x120 cm
• 120x120 cm
• 50x150 cm
• 20x180 cm
• 30x240 cm
• 100x250 cm
• 120x260 cm
• 33x300 cm
• 100x300 cm

As far as old ceramic, cotto, stone, marble or PVC floors are concerned, make sure they are sound and firmly fixed. The existing floor must be dry, stable, sound, perfectly flat and clean, which means that there must be no brittle fragments compromising adhesion of Kerlite Plus.

Flatness checking should be performed using a screed with a length of at least 2 metres. Place the screed on the old floor in all directions and, if necessary, compensate for any differences in level.

Eliminate any residues of oil, grease or wax by washing with a solution of water and caustic soda followed by thorough rinsing. If chemical cleaning is not possible, adopt mechanical abrasion techniques.

For more information download the Kerlite Technical Manual

Of course! The high technical performance of Kerlite, in particular its resistance and cleanability, make it ideal for any environment that must be hygienic and clean.

In particular, the exclusives 100x300 cm and 120x260 cm sizes reduces grouting to a minimum to guarantee the utmost hygiene.

Of course. Kerlite is very versatile and is recommended for kitchen tops.

Cutting, drilling and shaping of slabs is particularly simple, which makes Kerlite suitable for kitchen tops. The high firing temperature of the slabs make Kerlite resistant to heat, which means that it resists scorching hot pots and pans.

Kerlite does not absorb liquid and odours and does not hold back dirt.

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Porcelain stoneware is a hard and compact ceramic material that is coloured and non-porous. "Stoneware" means that the ceramic body of the tile is extremely vitrified and therefore compact and featuring a high mechanical strength.

This ceramic body is obtained starting from a mixture of clay, sand and other natural substances. After being suitably prepared, these mixtures are fired at a high temperature ( – C°).

One of the most outstanding features of porcelain stoneware is its extremely high resistance to abrasion, in other words the resistance that the surface has with regards to the movement of bodies, surfaces or materials that come into contact with it.

“Post-installation” cleaning helps remove residues of joint grouts, cement and lime. This operation is mandatory after installation both for glazed and unglazed tiles. Never clean tiles that are too hot (e.g. exposed to sunlight during hot summer months) since the reaction of aggressive chemicals may become harsher. In the summer, proceed with the operation during the coolest period of the day.

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Carbon neutrality, as defined by the IPCC (United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) in , is the “situation in which net anthropogenic CO₂ emissions are offset globally by anthropogenic removal of CO₂ over a specified period of time”. The primary actions are reducing and compensating. Since achieving zero emissions is not yet possible with today’s technology, in order to reduce emissions companies must engage in activities that offset them, like reforestation or sustainable mobility projects.

Carbon trading is the market that allows companies to buy and sell so-called carbon credits, or rather the right to emit a certain amount of CO2. The goal of carbon trading, which dates back to the Kyoto Protocol and began in , is to gradually reduce total emissions.

Carbon credits, also known as carbon offsets, are certificates that represent a ton of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases that have been reduced or removed from the atmosphere. These are purchased by companies in order to help offset the CO2 emissions that they produce. These purchases fund projects by other companies which reduce or absorb carbon emissions. This allows products whose total carbon footprint cannot be eliminated through further interventions in their production process, to be declared carbon-neutral.

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Porcelain tile is all mostly bad

I was on the in an on-line consultation looking at a photo one of my clients had sent me.

She had selected about 6 porcelain tiles and she wanted me to help her chose one for her bathroom. This was a traditional bathroom with a Kohler Memoirs pedestal sink and toilet.

This was how the conversation went:

Me: Do you like any of these tiles?

Her: Not really, is it possible to find nice porcelain tile?

Me: No

Her: Well thank you, I kept thinking there must be one but I couldn’t find it.

When was the last time you saw a bathroom or kitchen with porcelain tile that you liked?

Mostly, it’s blotchy, busy, bossy and ugly. If you look through either my Tiles I like or Bathrooms I like Pinterest boards there’s no bad porcelain tile in sight.

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I suggested that she install a white or Carrera hex tile with dark, green grey grout because white tile will just get dirty anyway (unless it’s the new epoxy grout). This way you get the clean look of white tile without the high maintenance factor. Large white tile shows everything.

The second possible option is a tile that looks like marble. They do exist now in .

And she was happy.

The easy and most simple solution is usually the best one.

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