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Concrete design tiles are made from fibre reinforced cement available for interior and exterior usage as well as for heavy traffic. The custom colour of the product and the variation of small and large modules give endless possibilities for the user to design and create a unique surface by puzzle.
Marble is metamorphic crystalline rock composed predominantly of crystalline grains of calcite, dolomite, or serpentine, and capable of taking a polish, it’s a classic architectural material and enjoys variety in application from kitchen counter-tops to the facades on buildings.
Most marble has a moderate absorption rating and will stain when exposed to oil and highly-pigmented liquids, in addition to this most marble also has a low abrasion resistance rating; it is likely to scratch. Marble tends to have naturally occurring cracks and fissures. In general, light-coloured marble is difficult to maintain in flooring applications with heavier traffic whilst dark marble tends to show more scratching.
Polished concrete is concrete that has been treated with a chemical densifier and ground with progressively finer grinding tools. The grinding tools are usually progressive grits of diamond grinding cup wheels and diamond polishing pads.
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock consisting of sand or quartz grains cemented together, typically red, yellow, or brown in colour, it usually allows for the percolation of water and other fluids. It is often mined for use as a construction material or as a raw material in manufacturing. On the subsurface sandstone often serves as an aquifer for groundwater or as a reservoir for oil and natural gases.
Granite is a very hard, crystalline, igneous rock, varying from grey to pink in colour, composed of feldspar, quartz, and lesser amounts of dark ferromagnesium materials.
Granite also has a higher absorption rate as and/or a lower abrasion resistance than may be expected. Some granite is resin-treated to enhance the colour and fortify the surface of the stone.
Travertine is a white or light-coloured calcareous rock and a form of limestone deposited from mineral springs, especially hot springs, which is mainly used in building. This material often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan, cream-colored, and even rusty varieties.
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash. It’s usually used for roofing, swimming pools, bathroom and pavement.