Most likely, you have been to a house that had tile flooring. After all, Brazilians will always have a loving relationship with this material.
In the past, it was widely used on facades and was prominent in the interior decoration of houses. Therefore, it is natural that the tablets bring up an affective memory of places already visited and which contained this coating.
Currently, with the constant advances in architecture and decoration, tablets have gained new molds and are able to keep up with the main trends in this world.
Therefore, if you want to know more about types of tablets and how to use them in decoration, keep reading!
Evolution
When this coating was launched, it was used as a detail and in the creation of mosaics. However, over the years, the tablets gained new forms of use and expanded throughout the rooms of the house.
Nowadays, it is very common to see this material in cold areas that have frequent contact with water, such as bathrooms, kitchens, swimming pools and gourmet areas. Furthermore, we cannot forget its decorative potential on both residential and commercial facades.
In more modern decorations, tiles are also used to customize furniture or an accent wall in a social area. As a result, the environment is completely transformed.
Types of tablets
If you are building or renovating, you have probably come across a number of materials from which an insert can be made. With this in mind, we consulted Cerâmica Atlas, which is a tablet specialist with over 50 years of experience, to talk about this diversity.
Basically, the market offers three types of tiles: ceramic, glass and porcelain. According to experts, the main differences between them is water absorption.
- Porcelain: This type usually has a great durability advantage, as the material absorbs only 0.5% of water. Furthermore, it offers different types of finishes and offers practical cleaning;
- Glass: If you are afraid that the material will end up losing its shine, you should opt for glass inserts. The finish considerably increases the durability of the visual appearance;
- Ceramics: It is perfect for covering swimming pools, as it is resistant to chlorine and there are models with zero moisture absorption.
Where to use?
The tablets can be used in all environments. For example, in saunas, barbecue areas, walls, internal and external floors and facades.
However, as we saw previously, some models are more suitable for a certain space. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the specifications of each material.
As a result, you will have greater durability and the decoration will remain intact for much longer.
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What size are the tablets?
Currently, the market offers tablets of different sizes and shapes. This way, you can choose what best fits your needs and space.
For example, in the case of Cerâmicas Atlas, the materials are of the following sizes:
- 2,5cm x 2,5cm
- hexagonal: 2,65cm
- 2,5cm x 5cm
- 5cm x 5cm
“Due to the characteristics and grout space of each format, each tile has its own standard tile size”, he explains.
Custom inserts
Gone are the days where tiles needed to be glued one by one to the wall or floor. Currently, there is a system called Drop-Sustem, which consists of plates where the inserts are joined by glue.
This makes installation much more agile and easier. Furthermore, another advantage of this technology is the customization of the card.
Therefore, for this customization, simply remove the tablets that will not be used and replace them, through artisanal work, with colored ones until the desired design is formed.
However, as it is a delicate job, perhaps the best option is to hire an experienced professional to carry out this service.
Main precautions
Maintaining the coating is essential to maintain a good appearance in the environment. Therefore, Cerâmica Atlas created 3 simple recommendations on how to keep the tablets always new:
- To clean and maintain the parts, use neutral detergent;
- Also, don’t use steel wool. This can cause damage to the surface of the product and affect the grout;
- Never use products with hydrofluoric acid. After all, this could corrode the ceramics and grout.
Tablet decorations
Finally, we have separated some more models of how to use the tablet in decoration. So, save your favorite models to use for inspiration!
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About Atlas Ceramics
Finally, Cerâmica Atlas was founded in the 60s by Geraldo Ricciardi and is a national leader in the segment of ceramic and porcelain tiles in small formats.
During its history, the company has achieved a high level of quality, variety of colors and formats and volume. Therefore, the recognition gained prominence in the national and international market.
Furthermore, the expertise in the development of materials means that the products are used in facade, residential and swimming pool projects.
Atlas Ceramics
Address: Rodovia Padre Donizetti (SP 332), Km 272, Tambaú (SP)
Contact: (19) 3673-9600
Site: www.ceratlas.com.br
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CerAtlas
Instagram: @CeramicaAtlas
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