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Nautical décor: porcelain stoneware performance at sea
Décor and sailing have much in common: creativity, a stylish aesthetic and bespoke design. Timeless living spaces poised between crystal-clear waters and horizons stretching out to infinity.
Décor and sailing have much in common: creativity, a stylish aesthetic and bespoke design. Timeless living spaces poised between crystal-clear waters and horizons stretching out to infinity.
There’s been a sea change in the perception of luxury yachts and sailboats. They’ve evolved from mere means of transport into living spaces where design matters. In terms of layout, optimisation and décor, they’re now more similar than ever to properties on dry land, and increasingly aim for the right balance between function, versatility and elegance.
Careful design is imperative to guarantee optimal comfort on board. Custom solutions are a must, from the shape of the spaces to the choice of the materials and furnishings, and the lighting. Luxury yacht interiors are conceived to become true design masterpieces.
A top-performing choice for coverings below deck is porcelain stoneware. It’s perfect for harsh marine environments exposed to punishing UV rays, salt spray and high humidity. Ideal in all weathers, it’s resistant to frost and thermal shock, at all latitudes. Durable and non-absorbent, with excellent bending strength, it boasts optimal fire, stain and abrasion resistance. Last but by no means least, it’s lightweight: practical, ultra-thin 6 mm tiles deliver both safety and sophistication, offering an exclusive, stylish option for complex pleasure craft design projects.
Casalgrande Padana Italian porcelain tiles are supremely versatile and reliable. Top technical performance combines with style and safety, offering interior designers a premium solution for walls on board yachts and sailboats, from kitchen, living and bedroom areas to the bar and bathrooms, in line with the latest interior décor trends.
Available in a wide range of textures, colours, formats and thicknesses, Casalgrande Padana porcelain tiles have evolved into an impressive variety of interior furnishing surfaces. Thanks to leading-edge technology, large sizes (60x120 cm, 120x120 cm, 120x240 cm, 120x278 cm and 160x320 cm) and a choice of 6 mm, 12 mm and 20 mm thicknesses, they offer endless interior décor solutions. Porcelain stoneware is a superb choice for countertops, worktops, cooktops, wall cabinets and shelves. It’s also ideal for tables, shower trays and washbasins.
Casalgrande Padana stoneware tiles are easy to clean and maintain thanks to the Bios Antibacterial® treatment. Available on request, this treatment is able to eliminate 99% of bacteria present on ceramic surfaces, preventing the growth of mould, fungi and yeasts.
This superb combination of aesthetics and technical performance merges premium materials with design. Delicate mother-of-pearl transparencies, shimmering light effects, uneven veining and soft, cloudy patterns feature on a broad colour palette with a modern, sophisticated look. Tiles inspired by stone, marble, concrete or metal can be combined effortlessly with all kinds of material and styles, teaming practicality and aesthetics for a smooth, seamless result.
The Casalgrande Padana commitment to the environment
Casalgrande Padana stoneware tiles are made exclusively from natural raw materials and are both eco-compatible and recyclable. Casalgrande Padana’s whole production philosophy has always been geared towards achieving the finest quality standards. We guarantee this through assiduous applied research and the use throughout the production process of cutting-edge technology compliant with the most stringent environmental standards. For many years now, Casalgrande Padana has been adopting top technologies and management procedures. We apply circularity criteria to the use of energy, water and production waste, to safeguard the landscape and territorial balance.
Casalgrande Padana porcelain tiles are made with a next-generation manufacturing process, focused on sustainability, scientific research and the latest advances in environmental technology. Sophisticated anti-pollution equipment enables the recycling and full recovery of all components in the process. Emissions and dispersion have practically been reduced to zero: 0% harmful emissions, 100% reduction in water impact, 99.5% of waste recovered, 74% self-produced energy and 100% eco-friendly packaging.
