Ceramic tile is one of those materials that in many cases there is nothing more to replace. Of course, it is possible to make, for example, a concrete floor and walls in a bathroom, but in this case it is hardly necessary to speak about aesthetic indicators. Therefore, people who not only care about the practical side of the issue, but also want to admire the beauty of the premises in their home, use ceramic tiles.
Of course, not all similar products in the building materials market are popular, because they are far from ideal in all respects, including the beauty of their appearance. But this cannot be said about the products of the Uralkeramika company.
About the manufacturer
The Uralkeramika company began operations in the 1960s and produced products of the same quality as other manufacturers. In 2002, production modernization was completed here, after which the production of modern products began, which in quality and other indicators significantly outperformed the competition.
Today, Uralkeramika tiles occupies first places in sales and popularity in the domestic market. Under this brand, series are produced in different price categories. The series have not one color scheme, but several so that everyone can choose the shade that he likes and is suitable for the design of a particular room.
Not so long ago, a new series of tiles from the Uralkeramika company, Aquarelle, was presented to consumers. The products are intended for decoration of bathrooms and bathrooms. How does it differ from analogues? About it further.
Key Features
The main drawings for the design of the series were picturesque images. These are large floral panels or mosaics. They are distinguished by a complex technique of execution, which gave the products a special chic and a kind of zest. Each picture is placed on 9 tiles stacked together. Tiles can be laid out without special selection, since docking to the background image is not required.
Decorative elements complement the composition - borders. They are of two types: on one the main fragment of the main image is depicted, and on the other a regular mosaic is made. Borders are decorated in bright fashionable shades, which allows you to favorably highlight the main image and emphasize its beauty. In addition to wall products, the collection also includes floor tiles, so that it is possible to complete the decoration of the room.
Products of the series from Uralkeramika Watercolor are produced in pink, lilac and blue colors. They are intended for decoration:
- non-standard bathrooms;
- Bathrooms
- toilets;
- combined bathrooms;
- kitchens;
- standard kitchens and other rooms.
Contrary to the general opinion that large-format tiles are unacceptable for finishing narrow and small rooms, the company produces precisely large-sized products, since it has been verified in practice that this opinion is incorrect. The sizes of the products of the series from the manufacturer Uralkeramika "Watercolor" depend on their purpose:
- wall tiles - 50 x 24.9 cm;
- floor - 30.4 x 30.4 cm;
- panel No. 1 - 74.5 x 100 cm;
- panel No. 2 - 50 x 50 cm.
Product advantages
Tiles "Watercolor" - a product that has many advantages, among which indicators such as:
- Universality. Products are recognized as such because of their ability to blend perfectly with any design features or additions to it.
- High strength. This was achieved thanks to the introduction of new technologies and equipment in production.
- Excellent moisture resistance. The material not only resists moisture, but also protects the base from the damaging effects of water.
- Highest wear resistance. Covering can serve not less than 20 years.
- The uniqueness of the masonry. The Uralkeramika tile was designed so that it was possible to visually change the size of the room: with vertical masonry, the room would seem high, and with horizontal masonry it would be wider.
Recommendations of specialists
A few tips from experts will help you to install the Uralkeramika Aquarelle tiles at the highest level.
When working in rooms where the humidity level is high enough, rubbing seams with a thickness of 1-6 mm is necessary with epoxy mixtures.
If the room is dry, then you can use a cement mixture for grouting.
Why should you pay attention to this? From that, grout is so suitable for the microclimate of the room, the strength of the material depends and, as a result, its durability.
Cost
This is one of the most important issues, which is primarily of primary interest to the buyer. Of course, everyone understands that a material with such high aesthetic and strength indicators cannot be cheap. But this time, everything is different: the Uralkeramika tiles have prices quite affordable for consumers with an average level of security. The price below is for one piece:
- floor tiles 30.4 x 30.4 cm - 49 rubles;
- wall tiles 24.9 x 50 cm - 81 rubles;
- decor panel 100 x 49 cm - 2180 rubles;
- decor 50 x 24.9 cm - 299 rubles;
- border 50 x 6.7 cm - 178 rubles.