Ceramic tile, of course, is a very beautiful and durable material. Most often, tiles, of course, are used to decorate kitchens, bathrooms and bathrooms. In this case, ceramics can be used for facing both walls and the floor or ceiling.
On the market today there is both an expensive tile, and material of this type belonging to the economy class. The last group also includes Shakhtinsky ceramic tiles. Reviews about this material on the Web are mixed. But, according to the owners of houses and apartments, in some cases, the purchase of Shakhty tiles can be a very good solution.
Manufacturer
This tile is produced by an enterprise located in the Rostov region, in the city of Mines. This plant was built back in the middle of the last century - in 1964. They started to produce tiles at the Shakhty enterprise in 1978. At present, this plant is part of the well-known domestic holding company UniTile, whose products are sold in construction supermarkets in almost all regions of the country.
Regarding the quality of ceramics from this manufacturer, there are also not very good reviews on the Web. The Shakhty tile, however, according to consumers, is a beautiful material, characterized by a modern original design, and worthy of attention.
Some apartment owners advise, of course, to buy a more expensive imported tile for their bath or kitchen. But at the same time, the majority of consumers consider the price / quality ratio of Shakhty tiles to be quite acceptable. In any case, although in terms of technical and operational characteristics, ceramics from this manufacturer, for example, Italian products, are inferior, they are by far the most popular brand in the Russian Federation.
The raw materials for the production of tiles are used by the Shakhtinsk plant local, brought from the Vladimirsky deposit of the Rostov region. The clay in this quarry contains a very large amount of aluminum and various kinds of minerals. And this, in turn, has the most positive effect on the quality of the tiles. At least, consumers, judging by the reviews available on the Web, have virtually no complaints about the durability of Shakhty ceramics.
Main varieties
At the moment, the Shakhty factory produces tiles for various purposes. If desired, owners of houses and apartments can purchase this material, intended for facing both walls and floors. In the shops of the enterprise, both ordinary finishing ceramics from this manufacturer are produced, as well as more expensive decorative ceramics. Reviews about Shakhty tiles on the Web are good, thanks in part to the variety of offered shades, patterns and reliefs.
In addition, the plant in the Rostov region also produces tiles of various sizes. To finish the bathroom, kitchen or bathroom, if you wish, you can choose shakhty tiles:
- small (mosaic) 5x5 cm;
- classic with side lengths from 10 to 50 cm;
- large to 50-120 cm.
That is, consumers have the opportunity to choose the most convenient and suitable ceramics for the design of the whole apartment. The surface of the tiles from this manufacturer can be either matte or smooth shiny or even embossed.
Positive feedback about Shakhty tiles
The main advantage of this ceramic, consumers, of course, consider its low cost. The price of material from this manufacturer ranges from only 450-700 p. for 1 m 2 . Also, the unconditional advantages of this tile, judging by the reviews on the Web, are:
- Beautiful design;
- resistance to UV radiation and chemicals;
- strength;
- the ability to install using almost any glue designed for tiles.
Negative reviews
The disadvantages of this tile, according to consumers, there are also quite a lot. The minuses of the Shakhty tile are the owners of apartments and houses, primarily, the mismatch in the shades of the decorative layer of material from different lots.
Sometimes it happens that the purchased tiles for finishing the entire area of the room are not enough. The purchased Shakhty tile against the background of the finished finish, unfortunately, will stand out. Of course, in some cases, such a tile can be glued in inconspicuous places. But to calculate the required amount of material when choosing ceramics from this manufacturer is still more carefully.
Also, many consumers consider the minus of the Shakhty tile that battle is often found in purchased packaging. In addition, according to the owners of houses and apartments, this tile is very difficult to cut during installation. When cutting on this tile, chips and cracks often appear, which increases the amount of waste.
Collections
In terms of design, the Shakhty ceramic tiles, as already mentioned, received only good reviews from consumers. At the moment, the plant supplies tiles to the market, made in the style of:
- classic;
- ethnic
- Mediterranean
- natural, etc.
The classic Shakhty tile, in turn, is represented by two series popular with consumers:
- “Iris” is a tile made in lilac and white colors with decorative inserts.
- “Sevan” - a tile imitating Armenian pink tuff.
The ethnic group includes, for example, Sellink tile with lions and cave paintings. As an example of the Mediterranean shakhtinsky tile can be cited "Andalusia", imitating Spanish majolica.
Also noteworthy, according to consumers, is the Shartine tile “Cartier”. Reviews about this material on the Web are only positive. Cartier tile belongs to the natural collection of the plant and is made in unobtrusive gray colors with a floral pattern.
Consumers consider the Kamelia shakhta tile to be another very beautiful material. Feedback from owners of apartments and houses about this ceramic is also positive. This tile harmoniously combines black and light gray tones and is well suited for decorating bathrooms, kitchens and bathrooms of apartments decorated in a classic or modern style.
If desired, among other things, consumers have the opportunity to purchase porcelain tiles produced by the Rostov plant, which has earned good reviews from consumers. Shakhty tiles of this variety are also distinguished by their strength and beautiful design.
When to buy
For decorating the bathrooms and kitchens of expensive apartments and large cottages, the Shakhty tiles are, of course, not particularly good. It looks no worse than imported, but its quality is still slightly lame, judging by the reviews.
Buy such a tile for an ordinary city apartment or country house, according to consumers, with a lack of funds, you can still. But hoping that this material will last too long for real estate owners is still not worth it. This tile looks quite impressive. However, it will most likely have to be changed in a few years.
Useful advice
Especially good, according to many consumers, this tile is suitable for decoration in new multi-storey or private houses. Such buildings always shrink during the first years of operation. And therefore, the tiles in the bathrooms and toilets here can easily crack simply due to small structural shifts. Therefore, to use in this situation is a beautiful, but not particularly high-quality and expensive tile, which will not be a pity in the future will be replaced. That is, the Shakhty tile for such houses and apartments can fit just perfectly.
Reviews of the masters about Shakhty tiles
Professionals who do not care about the beauty of the tile usually do not speak well of Shakhty tiles, unfortunately. Laying this material, according to the masters, is not particularly convenient. Judging by the reviews of the builders, the Shakhty tiles, for example, may not coincide with the angles during installation. As already mentioned, cutting such a tile is very difficult. In addition, shakhty tiles even from the same batch often have unequal thickness. The difference in this case can even reach 1-2 mm. Therefore, when laying, the evenness of the surface has to be regulated with glue, which, of course, is not very convenient and affects the quality of the finished finish.
Instead of a conclusion
Thus, Shakhty tiles have both their advantages and disadvantages. But in any case, this material, in comparison with the tiles of other domestic manufacturers, is currently considered the highest quality among consumers. According to this indicator, many consider it even a standard for Russian-made tiles.
Of course, imported ceramics, when used as facings for the bathroom and toilet, can last longer. And reviews of tilers about Shakhty tiles on the Web are also not particularly good. However, the bathrooms and kitchens decorated with such ceramics look nevertheless quite beautiful and modern. And therefore, when it is impossible to buy expensive imported material, it is definitely worth choosing shakhty tiles for your apartment or house.