What is porcelain stoneware?
What is porcelain stoneware?
Porcelain stoneware is a ceramic material highly appreciated for its resistance, waterproofness, hygiene and versatility. It is obtained from the sintering of clays, feldspars, kaolins and sand, which are pressed and fired at high temperatures. The result is a compact and hard tile, which can take on different finishes and colours.
Advantages and disadvantages of porcelain stoneware
Porcelain stoneware is a material that offers many advantages, including:
- Hardness and resistance
- Waterproof and anti-slip
- Hygiene and ease of cleaning
- Aesthetic impact and versatility
- Reduced durability and maintenance
- Resistance to impacts and stress
- Wear resistance
- Scratch resistance
- Antifreeze
- Resistance to chemical attacks
- Stain resistance
However, it also has some disadvantages, such as:
- Feeling of coldness and hardness
- Poor acoustic and thermal insulation
- High weight and reduced thickness
- Higher cost than other materials
How to choose porcelain stoneware?
To choose the porcelain stoneware best suited to your needs, you need to take into account some factors, such as:
- The environment in which you want to install the stoneware: internal or external, residential or commercial, humid or dry, etc.
- The style and color you want to give to the room: classic or modern, neutral or lively, uniform or contrasting, etc.
- The technical characteristics of stoneware: absorption, resistance, non-slip, format, thickness, etc.
- The price and quality of stoneware: compare the different brands and the different classes of choice, check the certifications and guarantees, etc.
Examples of porcelain stoneware
To conclude, we show you some examples of porcelain stoneware used in different environments and styles. Browse the images to find the right inspiration for your project.
- A modern and bright bathroom with white marble-effect porcelain stoneware
- A rustic and welcoming environment with wood-effect porcelain stoneware
- An elegant and refined living room with concrete-effect porcelain stoneware
- A romantic and delicate bedroom with terracotta-effect porcelain stoneware
- A panoramic and functional terrace with stone-effect porcelain stoneware
I hope this article was useful and interesting to you. If you have any questions or curiosities about porcelain stoneware, don't hesitate to contact me. See you soon! 😊