The Pietra Tiburtina tile collection, recently launched by Casalgrande Padana, replicates travertine’s typical shades and effects.
Says the company: “Precious Italian heritage full of charm and history comes to life in the porcelain stoneware tiles from the new Pietra Tiburtina collection, achieving the perfect balance between design, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation.
“Fragments of stone gush from the caves of ancient Tibur to take us on a journey through history. Ancient Romans used travertine – or lapis tiburtinus, as they used to call it – as an ornamental and construction material. Centuries later, this natural stone has maintained its unlimited potential, inspiring artists and architects of every era.”
The collection comes in both a vein-cut version, which emphasises the lengthwise layers of limestone, and a cross-cut version, with an antiqued finish also available, which highlights the subtle cloud-like effects and gives the tiles a “flavour of times gone by,” the manufacturer says. Both versions are said to combine stone’s charm and porcelain stoneware’s sturdiness. According to the manufacturer, delicate earthy shades, beautiful streaks, and a three-dimensional play of light and shadow give these tiles a texture full of charm and elegance.
The Pietra Tiburtina collection draws inspiration from the finest types of travertine in nature. It comes in four colours (Aventino, Campidoglio, Celio, and Palatino) and various formats and finishes.
The 120×278, 120×120, and 60x120cm formats are 6mm thick and have a natural or smooth finish. Conversely, the 60×60 and 30x60cm formats are 9 mm thick and have a natural or smooth. The 60x120cm format has a natural, smooth or ribbed finish. The 60×120 and 60cx60cm formats are also available with a 20mm thickness and an anti-slip finish, allowing them to be installed outdoors directly on sand, gravel, or turf and be walked on immediately. Finally, the 30x30cm mosaic tiles (with 5×5 or 5x15cm pieces) are available in all four colours with a natural or smooth finish.
Pietra Tiburtina tiles are designed to fit into any style, making them suitable for the indoor and outdoor floors and walls of any architectural project. They can be used in residential and public buildings and the contract furnishing, hospitality, and wellness sectors.
These tiles can also be used to create furnishings, partition walls, countertops, cabinetry, washbasins, shower trays, shelves, and tables, the company says. In addition, the large-format versions can be combined with other Casalgrande Padana collections to create a mix ‘n’ match style or a more cohesive, seamless look.
Casalgrande Padana says its porcelain stoneware tiles are guaranteed and certified. “They are one of the most advanced and versatile solutions modern architecture offers.”
Like all the company’s collections, Pietra Tiburtina tiles are said to be environmentally sustainable because they are made solely with natural raw materials. They are also non-absorbent, fire-resistant, non-allergenic, and have antibacterial and self-cleaning properties, thanks to the Bios Ceramics treatment (available upon request). Moreover, the manufacturer says, the tiles are easy to lay and clean and withstand flexure and temperature fluctuations, maintaining their appearance over time.
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