Feature THE PORCELANOSA GROUP –
MUCH MORE THAN TILES
Specialists in ceramic tiles, PORCELANOSA, produces tiles to fulfill virtually any design scheme including a range of effects that replicate: wood, metal, concrete, marble and stone monochrome or patterned. Less known perhaps is that the company, with over forty five years manufacturing experience behind it, produces a range of ceramics and kitchen, bathroom and bedroom furniture globally. It’s critical to stay ahead of emerging trends and the PORCELANOSA Group research indicates that the current kitchen and bathroom trends in the UK are moving away from glossy finishes and more towards a matt stone appearance. This keeps a contemporary edge but is softer on the eye and adds natural warmth to kitchen spaces. Long lasting materials like stone offer a cleaner and simpler look whilst using high quality material.
The PORCELANOSA Group research indicates that the current kitchen and bathroom trends in the UK are moving away from glossy finishes and more towards a matt stone appearance.
At the heart of the PORCELANOSA Group also lies a desire to develop its eco-friendliness and as a result, the business has developed ‘r eco’ – the first adhesive additive for ceramic tile installation that is made of 100% recycled plastic materials. ‘r eco’ includes 250 grams of postconsumer recycled plastic, equivalent to 50 supermarket bags. If all PORCELANOSA ceramic tiles were installed using ‘r eco,’ it would reduce annual quantities of plastic poured into the ocean by a whopping 800 Tm per year!
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