Features and advantages of Polish tiles

Following the world giants of tile production, Polish products for wall and floor surfaces are steadily gaining momentum. Polish tiles have good performance and affordable prices. The latter is so relevant for the consumer in the modern realities of life.

The tile for the bathroom should, first of all, meet the characteristics of resistance to moisture and chemical influences, while impact resistance and heat resistance are secondary characteristics. If you want to find the best combination of quality and price, Polish products will be the right solution.

Manufacture and its properties

Poles make tiles not only from clay mined domestically, but also from additional materials that are delivered from Europe. The equipment is used Italian, is constantly being upgraded, modern technologies are introduced. The result of this approach to manufacturing is excellent quality, striving for the bar of Italian and Spanish products.

The main properties of Polish tiles are:

hygiene
environmental friendliness
moisture resistance
practicality,
resistance to chemical treatment.

And the most important property is the low price!

In addition to its strength and affordability, tile has an aesthetic appeal. Poland offers a variety of collections for bathroom decor, which are clearly designed and will help to create both a certain style (classic or modern) and to realize a bold design idea.

Also, Polish tiles are pleased with the conformity of the size declared on the package with the internal content. The pursuit of the quality of well-known brands also affects the surface of the Polish product that is even without any slight deformation. If you put the Italian and Polish samples side by side, not every professional will distinguish an expensive product from the Polish counterpart. When visiting the forums, you can stumble upon small experiments described by the masters themselves.

Main types

Before choosing a tile for a bathroom, you need to know the main types of products:

For walls, ceramic enameled tiles are most often used. The strength of such tiles is low, however, impact resistance is not the main criterion for walls. The main quality of the tile is environmental protection. Products have a characteristic sheen thanks to a special coating.
The floor surface is most often covered with mosaics, as it is easy to install, and is durable. And the appearance of the room, decorated in a similar way, will be original and presentable.
The floors of the bathroom can be equipped with granite. A feature of this product is a matte surface. As well as interesting solutions for products with a ribbed surface, which acts as grooves for water. Such a tile will be less slippery, albeit somewhat more expensive than normal.

Choosing a tile for the bathroom

When choosing ceramics for a bathroom, it is necessary to distinguish between the concepts of “quality” and “technical specification”, otherwise there is the possibility of overpaying for additional qualities of tiles, which are unnecessary when laying in the bathroom. Buying expensive frost-resistant tiles for the bathroom surface will be unnecessary waste. This tile is more suitable for open areas with intense natural stress. For the walls and floor in the bathroom, it’s enough to purchase tiles with a low-porous base that is resistant to household chemicals, and it will last so long that it gets bored. They must be treated with a moisture-resistant grout so that water does not seep between the tiles and soak the adhesive backing. And most importantly, the tile should be with a glazed layer.

If the tile is required on the walls in the bathroom, you need to choose the thickness of the product 6-9 mm, if on the floor, then 9-12 mm.

We also remember that it is better to decorate a small area with light tiles, then the bathroom will not seem so small.

When choosing a Polish tile, you should pay attention to well-known brands, as an unknown company may turn out to be a banal fake.

Manufacturers

Polish tile production is put on a constant flow, because the country successfully exports goods to different countries of the world. The most famous brands of the country are working on a truly unique product. The following companies lead the market: Cersanit, Polcolorit, and Paradyz.

"Cersanit" (Cersanit) - this brand is widely known to consumers from the CIS countries and is gaining popularity throughout Europe. The company manufactures products of the highest quality at several plants located not only in the country, but also from the outside. One of them entered the top ten factories producing the largest amount of product.

The collections that Cersanit offers are rich in color: they are bright white, orange and light green.

Nevertheless, for lovers of pastel, calm tones, there is a corresponding collection called “Electa”.

Polcolorit became an independent company in the 90s, headed by an Italian family, which affected the manufactured products. Adherents of exquisite style realize their ideas in a product that is distinguished by a special color that allows you to decorate your bathroom even in a luxurious medieval style. Such tiles are made with precious stone inserts; horizontal and vertical borders are in the sets.

Brightness of the bathroom can be given by the use of Tango collection decor - bright red glossy tiles.

Paradyz is also a very popular Polish company producing the most fashionable collections for consumers in more than 30 countries. When choosing tiles in the bathroom, it is recommended to choose this particular brand. The company offers a large number of collections, which can make it difficult to choose if you do not decide in advance which ideas you want to implement.

An example is the Almatea collection. This is a light tile with an unusual pattern that creates the impression of moving lines.

It is also worth paying attention to the brands "Tubadzin", "Cerrol", "Opoczno".

Conclusion

Each tile manufacturer in Poland produces more than 100 different collections, in a variety of choices you need to remember that the selected products must be combined with the color scheme with the overall interior of the bathroom. Do not chase fashion in the blind choice of bright brand collections if the overall decoration is conducive to a calm style.

When planning repairs in the bathroom, you need to remember the harmonious appearance of the room and combine all the elements together. A large bathroom can be decorated with coffee shades or burgundy elements, a small one with light shades of green, lilac and blue.

If it was originally planned to realize the avant-garde idea, Polish tile designers will be happy to offer modern concepts with strongly protruding borders or wall mosaics.

Talk about the benefits

Polish tile has long established itself as a quality and durable product. It attracts with high strength, remarkably repels moisture and attracts with ease of care. This makes it relevant for finishing the kitchen and bathroom in the first place, since moisture and pollution are not uncommon for such rooms.

It has a weight and a variety of design solutions - different shapes, tile sizes, special drawings and bold design solutions give room for imagination.

Among the advantages of Polish ceramic tiles, it is necessary to note its loyal price. Such a great demand for the products of Polish factories is justified largely due to a reasonable combination of price and quality. The tile boasts high quality, wear resistance, surface durability, water resistance and all this for quite reasonable money.

Features of tiles made in Poland

Most often, Polish tiles are presented in a rectangular or square shape. Although, there are more complex forms. For the kitchen or bathroom, manufacturers offer an abundance of collections in bright colors. After all, these colors are always in demand - they help visually expand a small room and add light to any room. But along with delicate shades there is a place for bright colors or noble dark shades.

Recently, collections of 3D tiles have appeared.It features very realistic images that create an amazing atmosphere in space. Those who do not risk using such bold design solutions, Polish manufacturers offer a wide selection of ornaments without 3D effect. Different ways of laying ceramic tiles help to think through unique, effective, stylish solutions.

Polish tiles are also attractive with a rich color palette. So you can choose a tile for any interior, in strict accordance with the idea of designers and the taste of the owners. And in a huge assortment of collections, the buyer can always find both simple and concise options for the economy class, as well as designer collections, decorated with original paintings and even precious stones.

Poland production tiles have long been in great demand in European countries. It is no less popular in our country. Excellent quality and a wide selection of goods at quite loyal prices only contribute to this popularity.

Tile making and Polish brands

Tiles in Poland are made according to the classical technology for the production of porcelain stoneware. At the same time, the use of marble chips and original plasticizers as raw materials gives increased strength indicators of the finished product and exceptional wear resistance properties.

The technology is represented by the following steps:

The preparatory stage for the manufacture of tiles is to mix the necessary raw materials in special industrial mixers. At the same time, drying of raw materials with a temperature regime of 400 degrees is carried out.
Mixed and dried raw mix is molded. The moisture content of the components is not higher than 7%. The initial pressure during tile formation is 80 kg / cm², then up to 400 kg / cm². This is necessary to give the material the required degree of density and remove air impregnations from the mix.
The technological strength of the product is achieved at the last stage of manufacturing - firing the workpiece. The strict observance of the stipulated thermal conditions seems important. The converse can provoke fragility of a tile and loss of consumer qualities. For a smooth phased increase, and then lower the temperature, Polish manufacturers use production lines with a length of more than 100 meters. Temperature indicators increase gradually, passing marks of 400, 900, 1300 degrees (main annealing).
Special requirements are imposed on quality checks of finished products after their sorting. Practice shows that the percentage of low-quality polka tiles is close to zero.

Polish tiles

Important! The following Polish brands have proven themselves on the positive side and gained the greatest distribution on the Russian market: Cada, Segreto, Middletown, Asman, Rixos, Holtzer, Santera, Raggio.

Benefits of Polish Tiles

Design and stylistic solutions for the design of the front of the Polish tiles are at a high artistic level, which allows for the decoration to embody the bold ideas of the owners of the premises. At the same time, Poland porcelain tile has the following characteristics:

environmental safety of raw materials used in the manufacture of products provides an unlimited opportunity for its use,
the color design of the front side is durable and not subject to destruction due to ultraviolet radiation,
Polish plate has high strength, with proper installation is not subject to destruction even when extreme loads occur,
tile manufacturing technology provides a high density product, not subject to the destructive effects of water, chemical compounds for domestic use,

External cladding of buildings

the surface of the porcelain stoneware is easily maintained in good sanitary condition - the contaminants are cleaned by household means and the use of additional equipment is not required,
the tile is resistant to the effects of climate change, which allows it to be used without restriction for the equipment of outdoor tracks and platforms for various purposes,
the abundance of design options for the front part allows the buyer to choose the preferred color and texture of the product,
the price of the product is commensurate with the quality and technological properties of the material.

Important! When buying Polish tiles, make sure that the product is made in Poland, therefore, meets the declared product quality and price category. To do this, ask the seller for a certificate of conformity and related documents.

Polish tile collections

Polish porcelain stoneware is used for all types of interior decoration and outside:

polished, incompletely polished material is mainly used for decorating wall surfaces,
for the formation of staircases, flights of platforms and floor coverings using embossed tiles,
tiles with a matte front surface or aging effect are used to stylize the interior and exterior of buildings.

A large number of collections of porcelain tiles produced by Polish manufacturers are presented on the market of decorative materials of the country:

"Massimo" is characterized by restrained, classic for flooring tones, with a size of 620 × 155 mm,
"Busani / Busan" for a light-colored floor with a texture that is pleasant for visual perception, size 300 × 600 or 600 × 600 mm,

Windsor Collection

“Windsor” is represented by texture. close to a wooden parquet surface, and colors from beige to gray, size 620 × 155 mm,
“Raggio” - a uniform structural surface with a regular shape ornament, the ability to choose a variety of inscribed shapes, size 450 × 450 mm,
“Modern wood” forms the flooring of the old style, comfortably combined with other interior elements, size 620 × 155 mm.

Modern wood collection

User characteristics of porcelain stoneware produced by manufacturers of different countries are approximately the same. The difference in price is due to finishing options and product dimensions. Choosing porcelain tiles made in Poland for the floor, the buyer has the opportunity to get exactly the one that fully meets his preferences from a large number of samples and will look most advantageous in the overall design of the room.

An overview of porcelain products is presented in the video posted below.

Features

Tile production in Poland began back in the 80s. It is still considered one of the highest quality and sound in the European market. Polish manufacturers offer glazed and unglazed ceramic tiles, clinker, large-format porcelain tiles and much more.

For the production of tiles, manufacturers use clay of local origin.

And due to the territorial proximity to the leaders in tile production - Germany and Italy, Polish manufacturers are quickly picking up new solutions, launching high-quality original products. The factories use modern equipment and solid materials, so the finished product meets all modern requirements.

Features, pros and cons

The high popularity of ceramic tiles from Poland is due to the unique price-quality ratio. In addition, it meets all European and Russian standards, has many advantages.

One of the main advantages of Polish tiles is hygiene. The bathroom and the kitchen are rooms with a high level of humidity, the environment of which is favorable for the rapid reproduction of microorganisms. That is why in these rooms you often need to do wet cleaning using special tools. To maintain perfect cleanliness, ceramic tiles fit perfectly. That is why many manufacturers pay special attention to the moisture resistance of their products.

By purchasing Polish tiles, you can not be afraid of condensation and spray on the walls - it is able to withstand not such loads.

Another of its advantages is its high strength properties. The tile is in good contact with abrasive materials, it can be safely rubbed with powders and brushes (not metal).

Not everyone knows that most ceramic products made in Poland are resistant to fire. The tile is able to withstand even very high temperatures without cracking or deforming. You can safely decorate a stove or a fireplace with it - your design will only benefit from this.

Important! When heated, Polish tiles do not emit toxic gases and harmful substances.

The advantages of tiles include resistance to chemicals. Often, all household chemicals are stored in the bathroom, but not every coating is able to make contact with such means.

Polish ceramic tiles retain their color and structure after interacting with any chemicals (with the exception of hydrofluoric acid).

Like any other products, ceramic materials from Poland are not without drawbacks:

a “floating” tile size may get caught,
products of some manufacturers are thinner than analog products and can lose in strength,
copies with an uneven surface come across (check upon purchase).

There are many collections and models of tiles, so before you make a purchase, you need to know its main types and their purpose.

Enameled ceramic tiles are used for laying on walls. It does not differ in high strength, however, when choosing wall tiles, this criterion is not the main one. The main advantage of this type is the excellent protection of the walls of the building from the environment. A characteristic brilliance will give the room elegance and elegance.

As a floor tile, mosaics are often used. This method is good for its simplicity, at the same time, mosaic is a great option for creating an original coating. In addition, such a design of the kitchen or bathroom will always be presentable.

Porcelain tiles are excellent for laying on the floor in the bathroom. It has a matte finish and is presented in a variety of colors and textures. Products with a rough or ribbed surface look especially beautiful. Such a tile allows you to create a not too slippery coating, but it will cost several times more than usual.

Brick tile

In addition to the production of facing tiles and porcelain tiles, Polish companies are also engaged in the manufacture of clinker tiles (brick-like tiles). It is famous for its excellent quality and takes pride of place among the analog products of leading European manufacturers.

Clinker - recently appeared material, however, the technical and operational properties do not cause any doubt in its quality and functionality. This is the best option for the decor of the kitchen, bathroom, hallway or corridor.

Clinker is suitable for installation not only indoors, but also on the street, for example, for the design of steps. Companies produce entire collections for facing front steps, risers, corner stairs.

Clinker can be used as a wall decoration.

3D tile

One of the most popular types of tiles today can be called 3D tiles. Thanks to the use of special technologies in production, the image on the product is colorful and voluminous.

The advantages of such tiles are resistance to the appearance of fungus, moisture, impact resistance. It is absolutely easy to install, and does not create any problems in operation.

Of course, there are also disadvantages. 3D tile is not suitable for wall and floor cladding in small rooms, as it will visually make it even smaller. It has the effect of "virtual reality", in a small room decorated with 3D tiles, you can simply disorient in space.

Styling process

The process of laying Polish tiles is no different from the usual, and you can cope with it yourself. First you need to level the surface on which the coating will be laid, and you can start laying.

Tiles on the wall are laid from the bottom up, using slats for the first row. On the floor, laying begins from the far corner towards the door. Each new row is laid with the help of a level: vertical slats are installed in the corners, nails are hammered into the corners and the thread is pulled. When laying, make sure that the rows are clearly horizontal.

The distance between the tiles should be approximately 2-4 mm. Greasing a tile with glue, make sure that it covers the entire surface of the square. For cutting tiles, use a grinder or tile cutter. At the end of the laying, allow the tile to dry and rub the joints with a spatula.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced all the pros and cons of using tiled materials, claim that the ceramics of Polish manufacturers is one of the best options for combining excellent quality and affordable price.