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Stone-effect porcelain tiles, extreme naturalness with maximum performance
The new designs of porcelain floor and wall tiles with stone finishes are an ideal choice for covering surfaces in all types of projects
In recent years, imitation stone tiles have become the most popular option when choosing flooring and wall coverings for the home. This is because their durability and lower cost than natural stone have made them a perfect alternative for creating atmospheres with character. Moreover, thanks to their sobriety and realistic appearance, imitation stone tiles adapt to all types of rooms.
Thanks to new manufacturing techniques, the tiles imitate stone to perfection with such a level of detail that it will be difficult to distinguish whether it is the original material.
EXCEPTIONAL AESTHETICS WITH HARDLY ANY MAINTENANCE
Whether we are talking about imitation stone flooring or coverings, the options are practically endless. Moreover, no matter what decorative style you choose, imitation stone tiles adapt perfectly to all types of environments. A sophisticated and timeless option of imitation stone tiles is the Aran model, by Gayafores.
Depending on the finish we choose, the imitation stone tile, being a low porosity material, offers exceptional resistance to stains, either as flooring or as cladding. It also does not require any specific maintenance. With basic cleaning products, we can guarantee its maintenance for a long time.
Natural stone, on the other hand, needs very specific treatments, as it can leak due to liquid spillage or damp stains can appear, as it is a natural material.
STYLES FOR ALL TASTES
Opting for imitation stone tiles for interior spaces is a daring option, but one that is becoming increasingly common. These tiles can completely transform interior rooms, give a rustic touch to a modern space or turn a traditional space into a totally renovated one.
The wide range of formats, such as those presented in the Aran Collection, makes it possible to cover floors and walls of all sizes. In particular, the 60x120 format achieves a sense of continuity that visually enlarges spaces.
Designers, architects and interior designers have adapted the use of stone to any room, both in residential and commercial spaces, as it is a trend capable of creating more authentic spaces with a powerful personality.
Choosing a wall or floor covering that imitates stone will allow us to be transported to natural spaces.
Plain, light colours are a perfect option for visually enlarging a space, as they provide that sense of tranquillity and neatness that is so sought after in a bathroom. However, if this can be monotonous, decorative or relief tiles are perfect for personalising the bathroom, as they bring movement and life to the walls.
Imitation stone tiles can contribute to making special rooms such as living rooms and bedrooms more charming. As well as being ideal for rustic environments, this material can be perfectly combined with any type of decoration.
The refined aesthetics of stone-effect floors, with their touch of neutrality and sober elegance, can be used to great effect in bedrooms and living rooms, which will appear more modern and luminous.
Imitation stone tiles are ideal for rooms such as kitchens, as they have all the beauty of stone, with shades and textures typical of the natural material, together with the impermeability, hygiene, resistance to stains and knocks typical of porcelain tiles.
COLOURS
When choosing the flooring for the different rooms in our home, we have to know that this choice will condition the atmosphere and the colour combinations that we can use in the future. For this reason, shades such as beige or grey are a safe bet.
Beige tones give a sensation of transparency and purity, creating a natural and calm atmosphere. It is a chromatic range that makes a dark room look sunnier and, therefore, more spacious and, furthermore, they are very well suited to contrasts with any other colour, from the lightest to the darkest.
Grey tones are synonymous with neutrality and elegance and work very well with any colour, although they highlight bright colours and accentuate warm ones.
In short, imitation stone tiles are an excellent choice if you want to have all the elegance and majesty of natural stone and all the advantages of porcelain in terms of resistance, durability and easy maintenance.
