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THE STORY
The evolution of tile sizes is fascinating, with origins in ancient Egypt, over 4500 years ago. The dawn of tile manufacture in many parts of the old world saw the creation of small, mosaic-size beauties. Over the centuries, as moulding techniques, glazing processes and kilns modernised, bigger, stronger and more varied tile looks emerged. Discover more about this remarkable evolution here.
The Birth of the Titans. In the 21st century, XXL contenders measuring anything from 1200 x1200 have forged a path for ever-larger tiles to follow. This rapid growth is satisfying the demand for ever-bigger formats and answering the need for a distinctive modern aesthetic: sleeker, seamless spaces with a sense of drama and story. Leading tile manufacturers are competing to push the boundaries in terms of innovation, to produce stronger raw materials, more realistic digital printing and textural glazing.
Today, we are witnessing the emergence of colossal porcelain tiles that are breaching the three-metre mark. These majestic porcelain slabs offer breathtaking expanses with remarkable surface designs and textures. Many of them replicate natural quarried stone, while others offer imaginative flights of fancy that take patterns from the natural world into a theatrical fantasy realm.
21st Century Slabs. Italtile offers an exclusive Signature Slab Collection, featuring a superb selection of supersize porcelain slabs, sourced from leading tile innovators around the world. Selected for their great beauty and durability, these mighty feats of engineering and innovation are a substantial investment in timeless style that will offer decades of pleasure. As investment pieces – more artworks than tiles – each mighty slab requires specialist professional handling, transportation and installation.
THE MAKING
Italtile’s exclusive porcelain slab tiles hail from leading tile specialists around the world. They are made from very special raw materials that withstand higher firing temperatures to create remarkably thin bodies – remarkably strong – suitable for both floors and walls. Quite apart from their aesthetic appeal and investment potential, this Signature Collection of high-end porcelain slabs offers many practical benefits:
Rectified. Italtile’s exclusive Signature Slab Collection features tiles that have been machine cut to an exact size to ensure uniformity. This makes for an extremely accurate layout, with minimal grout lines. The result is an incredibly luxurious finish.
Versatility. Slabs create a seamless and sophisticated look due to fewer grout lines. In fact, with these mighty slabs, depending upon the space, you may only require the installation of one single, monumental porcelain tile with one large-scale, continuous graphic. You may want to consider cutting a single porcelain slab to fit your kitchen island.
Easy maintenance. Fewer grout lines mean less cleaning effort and reduced risk of staining. Porcelain tiles are non-porous, to resist water, mould, and bacteria.
Durability. Italtile’s slab collection offers tiles created from long-lasting raw materials and extraordinary manufacturing processes that ensure the slabs you choose will maintain their pristine beauty and appearance over time.
Cost effective over time. Slabs are undoubtedly an investment in quality. It is important to note that though the upfront cost might be higher than smaller formats, the durability and low maintenance reduce long-term expenses.
Heat and stain resistance. Non-porous, heat resistant and stain resistant, Italtile slabs are suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas (although we do not recommend you lay slabs near a pool.)
Slabs vs Smaller Tiles. The rise of porcelain slab tiles in modern interiors, to create continuous flooring, sleek, seamless wallscapes and kitchen countertops, is a megatrend that shows no sign of disappearing. These porcelain behemoths are revolutionising the interior world and transforming living and working spaces. Smaller size tiles, like décor tiles and mosaics, offer an undeniable charm and a more intimate, detailed interior, with multiple grout lines that become an intentional part of the installation pattern. Slabs, on the other hand, offer near-seamless majesty and large-scale architectural impact, with a continuous flow to achieve a sense of expanse and no-expenses-spared luxury. But the porcelain tile slab is not reserved for large spaces. Using outsize tiles to cover a smaller space will trick the eye into believing the room is a great deal bigger than it is, thanks to minimal grout lines. Large or small? It all comes down to personal taste in the end. Why not mix and match, with majestic slabs as the heroes, and a little accent of Mosaic Tiles, KitKat Tiles, Subway Tiles or slender Wood-Look Tiles?
Expert Handing Required For Peace Of Mind. A high-end porcelain slab is not a DIY product. Investing in one of Italtile’s Signature Slab Ranges means paying special attention to handling, transport and installation: each stage requires a professional team. Please speak to your Sales Consultant about Italtile’s Professional Transport Service, Professional Installation Teams, specialist adhesives and grout, as well as insurance.
THE RANGES.
Italtile’s exclusive Signature Ranges of porcelain slabs offer style-conscious customers a super-natural selection of surface patterns to choose from. There are a variety of effects designed to elevate both modern minimalist spaces and more traditional classic interiors. From subtle, delicately veined white Carrara-style looks to classic varianced creams, from dramatic charcoals, fantastical sage greens and amethyst mauves, to glittering gemstone-like effects.
Each one luxuriantly glazed for a high gloss polish, and each one an exquisite beauty, with built-in bragging rights!
Current Signature Slab Ranges:
MARVEL ONYX NOIR RECTIFIED PORCELAIN 6MM 1200X2780MM
MARVEL DIVA GALAXY RECTIFIED PORCELAIN 6MM 1200X2780MM
MARVEL DESERT SOUL RECTIFIED PORCELAIN 6MM 1200X2780MM
MARVEL ONYX QUARTZ RECTIFIED PORCELAIN 6MM 1200X2780MM
MARVEL DIVA AMETHYST RECTIFIED PORCELAIN 6MM 1200X2780MM
MARVEL CALACATTA EXTRA RECTIFIED PORCELAIN 6MM 1200X2780MM
LUMINE NATURAL SATIN RECTIFIED PORCELAIN 1200X2800MM
PUL DAFNE WARM RECTIFIED PORCELAIN 1200X2800MM
PUL IDALIC NATURAL RECTIFIED PORCELAIN 1200X2800MM
PUL SALVIA GREEN RECTIFIED PORCELAIN 1200X2800MM
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