With the development of ceramic tiles, besides the continuous innovation and development of the designs and production technology, there are also higher requirements for the size of the ceramic tile. The time of great beauty has already come. In recent years, No matter in the Bologna Exhibition which held in Italy or Milan Fair; Guangzhou Fair or Foshan Ceramic Fair, big slab tiles have become more and more popular, and the world has entered the era of big slab tiles time. The big slab tiles are not only the tendency, but also the future. As every year T&A CERAMICS attend overseas fairs like CEVISAMA, COVERIGNS and also CANTON FAIR,FOSHAN CERAMICS FAIR in China. So T&A CERAMICS has already caught the development tendency of tiles, and in T&A Ceramics tiles range, big slab has its indispensable place.
Well, compared with traditional size of ceramic tiles, what are the highlights of big slab tiles have that can attract customer’s attention. Now let’s read big slab to find it out.
What is Big Slab?
Big slab tiles also called large-size tiles, large format tile or large floor tile in daily life. In fact, large-size tiles include “Big slabs”, but “big slabs” are not completely equivalent to all large-size tiles.
Big slab tiles refer to “ceramic slab”. According to the GB/T23266-2009 standard, ceramic tiles with area can not less than 1.62 square meters. At present, there is no unified standard in the ceramic industry, and the size definition of each country is also different.
In the United States, household tiles are generally relatively small, and those larger than 450×450mm can be regarded as large sizes; in many European countries, more than 750mm is considered a large size; in Italy, the most popular large size is 1200×1200mm. In China, large sizes refer to tiles above 800×800mm.
Big Slab Tiles VS Big Size Stone
Most of the design concepts of big slabs are from stone. Compared with large-size stone, what are the advantages of big slabs?
The big slab is made by artificially burning clay and non-metallic materials in high temperature. In terms of texture and color, it can imitate natural stone according to requirement, and its hardness and flatness are more superior than the stone. About the natural stone, the texture and color are nature, but after artificial mining, it retains the ecological design. However, due to the characteristics of the material, the stone is not easy to handle and still has radioactivity. Therefore, it is recommended to use ceramic slabs in home decoration.
There are many differences between ceramic slabs and stone, the most obvious aspect is texture. No matter how to polish natural stone, the surface and the inner surface are very rough, easy to absorb the water. The big slab can imitate natural stone design. And because it is produced under high pressure and high temperature, and after produced by other processes, the big slab can be with low water absorption, shiny surface and high durability.
Advantages of Big Slab Tiles
The big slab is the most attracting product in some famous exhibitions such as the Bologna Exhibition in Italy in the past two years. Because of its natural simplicity and free of application, it is become popular.It has entered the time of big slabs and also developed into a mature system. Big slab ceramic tiles are more and more showed at overseas fair like Bologna exhibitions, Coverings exhibitions also domestic ceramics fairs, and Canton fairs. So what are the advantages of big slab tiles?
*Simple and elegant decoration effect
Using big slab tilling, visually gives a feeling of extension and expansion, making the space more wide, so it has become the first choice for many high-end places such as hotel lobbies. In product design, big slab tiles can carry more texture elements because of the its larger area. Therefore, the overall spatial texture pattern effect of the decoration is more complete and three-dimensional, and the details reflected in the slabs surface are more rich.
*Few seams to avoid hiding dirt
“Seamless tilling” is the most obvious feature of slab tiles that differ from regular size of tiles. Now more people prefer to choose concise products. The installing of big slab tiles can reduce the trace of tilling and more the space more concise. The feature of fewer seams can also reduce dirt, and making it easier to clean and maintain.
*Free cutting, rich specifications
Big slab tile can regard like the larger the cloth, the larger space have , the more of imagination from designer’s mind. The cut and processed tiles have a more design sense, providing designers with a broader design space. Well-known Asian designer Shao Weiyan said, “From the perspective of design aesthetics, designers like seamless materials, so more specifications are actually more convenient.” For example, a big slab of 600×1200mm can be cut into pieces according to the requirement. Common specifications such as 300×600mm, 200×600mm, 600×600mm, and even 150×1200mm slabs, which have evolved more possibilities.
*Good overall effect
Big slab tiles of 600x1200mm and 1500x750mm are generous and suitable, giving people a feeling of extension. In an open and wide space, using big slab tiles will make the space more elegant and high-end, which is popular with many consumers.
*Rich texture
In terms of product design, big slab tiles can carry more texture elements because of their larger single-piece area. Therefore, the overall spatial texture pattern effect of the decoration is more complete and three-dimensional, and the details reflected in the surface are also variously
How to install Large Slab Tiles
When talking about the big slabs, the first question come to the mind will be install aspect. How to install the big slab will have goods effect? T&A CERAMICS will give you the following suggestions:
- Traditional installing in lines
The most classic installing in lines is the choice of most people. It can make the whole space high-end, simple and clean, and let people feel the unique texture of slab tiles. - Slightly changed in I-shaped installing
The I-shaped installing method is only slightly changed in the direct installing method. This method is not static, but also looks simple and atmospheric, and is also suitable for a variety of space style designs.
*Personalized combination
Abandon traditional ideas and develop new design and decoration concepts, personalized space design also popular now. Choose to use two colors to match to make the visual effect more colorful; also can cut the tiles into different shapes and then combine to install, which has both a unique creativity and a distinctive three-dimensional space.
The big slab tiles are suitable for a variety of installing methods, and can have a smart and bright visual effect in the space design. The rich texture can be stretched to the full, making the space more spacious and active.
Usage of Big Slab Tiles
The big-slab ceramic tiles have a wide range of applications and are suitable for various space designs. They can be used as wall tiles or floor tiles; in some small spaces, such as bathrooms, they can also be used after cutting, so that they are not afraid of affecting the entire home Tonal design saves building materials. Beside the early use as indoor wall and floor installing, to later use as curtain wall decoration material, it is now quickly entering the kitchen and bathroom spaces and countertops. Decoration materials and other daily home decoration. At the Milan Furniture Fair, many buyers expressed that they are very optimistic about the prospects of big slab used in furniture panels because they are lightweight, rich in color, and have excellent physical properties such as hardness and corrosion resistance.
T&A CERAMICS has more than 20 years in tile manufacture and supply. With beautiful designs and good quality with competitive price. T&A CERAMICS will provide you more choice for your choosing and you will find your interested designs.
