Full bodied porcelain stone analogue, polished

Ariostea
Statuario, polished
http://www.ariostea.it

Product description
This full bodied porcelain is consistently coloured throughout the body of the tile meaning that any surface scratches or damage will be less noticeable than non through body coloured products.
Pigmented with Zirconium, it has a brilliant white appearance not achievable with alternative pigments, though the use of Zirconium leads to greater expense.
Imitating the appearance of a dimensional stone provides the aesthetic qualities of a natural material while offering a level of control and predictability in aesthetic quality. It is a lightweight alternative to natural stones of similar appearance.
A highly durable product, it is suitable for a wide range of demanding applications. However, the polished finish is not slip rated, limiting its use in some flooring applications.
The extremely low porosity of the product means that it has good chemical, weathering and frost resistance. Low production tolerances allow small joint lines of around 2mm.
This product is not fully recyclable but can be downcycled.

Intended applications
• External envelope
• Internal cladding
• Internal flooring