Few of those who made repairs in their housing did not hear about the products of the Russian company Estima. Ceramic tile and porcelain tile Estima occupy a leading position in the Russian ceramics market. This company is a pioneer in the domestic production of such products and offers high-quality, durable and wear-resistant products at affordable prices. Being one of the largest enterprises in our country, Estima produces the highest quality porcelain tiles that can compete with European products.
What is Estima porcelain stoneware?
This material was invented in the late eighties of the last century. Until that moment, there were simply no similar analogues among materials for decoration. Due to its high porosity and medium strength, traditional tiles could not be used for finishing damp rooms, as well as those exposed to high or low temperatures and high wear.
Porcelain tile, a mixture of quartz sand, clay, kaolin and other additives, helped get rid of existing problems. Manufactured using a special technology consisting of pressing and firing raw materials at high temperatures, this material became practically pore-free, which made it possible to use it without looking at external influences.
Estima focuses on the modern look of the product, which will allow its use in modern interiors. Therefore, the technological chain incorporates the technology, equipment and experience of Italian specialists used at the first Russian porcelain factory in Noginsk near Moscow.
The term “porcelain stoneware” is used only in the domestic market; in the rest of the world, this product is called “porcelain ceramic”.
Estima Porcelain Tiles: Benefits
The distinctive qualities of the products of this brand include:
- increased wear resistance;
- enhanced water tightness;
- resistance to high and low temperatures and their differences;
- biological and chemical inertness;
- increased resistance to fading;
- durability;
- lack of deformation.
Another advantage of this brand is that each manufacturer’s collection is a work of art, since any product line is unique in its own way: with a pattern, structure, relief, clarity and smoothness of lines, color saturation. It is especially worth noting the presence of authenticity in the imitation of various materials, the decorative qualities of tiles, the design of which uses digital printing.
The high wear resistance of the pattern is explained by the fact that its formation does not occur on the surface of the tile, but throughout its thickness.
The Estima porcelain tile is made from high-quality raw materials - Russian feldspar and refractory clay from Ukraine, Italian pigments and other environmentally friendly components that meet any standards.
Estima Collections
A variety of collections of this brand consists of such stylistic groups:
- classical (Hard Rock Scuro, Natural, country – Bugnot, Padova, Antiqua);
- ancient (Monterrey Arancio, Montalcino Cotto);
- hi-tech (Tiburtone, Giaietto, De Origin, Metallica);
- minimalism (Newport line);
- imitation wood (Natural, Mahogany).
And this is only part of the diversity that Estima represents today.
Porcelain stoneware
For the purpose of decorating, granite can be divided into the following series:
- Rectified tile laid seamlessly.
- Glazed (polished) porcelain tile. A worthy representative of the glazed series is Estima Rainbow porcelain tile. Reviews about this line are only positive. It is successfully suited for interior decoration of offices, offices and other rooms that require a stylish and beautiful design. The tile is polished with diamond nozzles, due to which it acquires a sparkling appearance.
- Stylized marble, concrete, onyx, fabric, leather tiles. This series has an anti-slip effect and is widely used in common areas for decorating verandas, porches, stairs and walkways.
- Structured, including for parquet and mosaic. Great for interior decoration.
- Matt (unpolished) and semi-polished Estima Standard porcelain stoneware. Reviews of this series suggest that it is ideal in terms of quality for finishing the exterior facades of buildings and stairs, as well as such passable places as shopping centers, shops, train stations and others. This is facilitated by the low price of the material.
- Multicolor and monophonic options with patterns, drawings, ornaments.
In addition to laying on the floor, such tiles can also be used for wall cladding both inside and out. The St line of the standard Estima series is well suited for this. Porcelain St, due to its increased wear-resistant qualities, is used for decorating stadiums, metro stations, flooring in factories and workshops, steps and terraces.
Today porcelain tile can successfully replace natural stone, having a lower price compared to the latter, but with similar characteristics. And based on the environmental problems of recent years, its advantage is the lack of radiation background.