Choosing porcelain tiles for the home is a real challenge because in the market there is a large number of offers in a variety of styles, designs and formats. It is not news that due to their durability, resistance and finish, stone and marble are two materials that stand out over their competitors, being the most purchased by all our clients. However, from Marmopanta, we want you to know a new type of porcelain tile that offers unique, modern and delicate finishes: we are talking about simile marble.
Broadly speaking, simile marble is characterized by being durable, resistant and easy to maintain. These particularities are achieved as a result of procedures that are applied to marble, with the aim of achieving a final product that has higher quality and more reliability of use.
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Characteristics of simile marble
The first thing you should know about marble-look porcelain is that it is a super strong and durable material, which continues to imitate the very particular veins of the classic element to provide different textures to each piece that is projected.
Throughout 2021, the simile marble became a trend not only because it is shown as a tenacious and classic material, but also because unlike the cost of marble, this preparation has a much cheaper value.
In addition, these pieces came to break with the monotonous color of traditional marble. They are much more versatile because factories, through multiple processes, obtain plates with different formats and colors that are very useful to play with the imagination and thus achieve a unique decoration in each environment.
Where can the simile marble be placed?
The new trend of simile marble invites all designers to let their creativity fly because, unlike classic marble, this preparation allows a much more versatile use than simply placing it on the counter.
Although a marble-like countertop can be designed, the material can also be placed in spaces such as bathrooms, easily achieving elegant environments. And, if the white tones of the material are chosen to design, for example, a bathroom counter, a totally atypical and harmonious space in the home can be obtained as a final finish.
In kitchens it is very common to find this type of porcelain on floors, walls and even on the kitchen counter or islands. It all depends on the style and combination of materials you want for the space.
And, if you want to achieve a sense of visual continuity throughout the house, you can also place these porcelain tiles in the living room, to build a very avant-garde home.
Here's a tip for the riskiest: dare to decorate your home with the simile black and gray marble. This range of colors is a true modern trend that is used to create disruptive and unique environments.
Advantages of using simile marble
Next we are going to leave you some advantages that this preparation has over the classic marble. Take note!
1- It is useful for floors and walls
There is no doubt that marble is synonymous with luxury and exclusivity. In fact, the most important artists in history used this element to create their most relevant works. For those looking to achieve a home full of this cultural concept and status, simile marble is the ideal material because it has the great advantage of being able to be used for floors and walls. So you can create environments worthy of royalty.
2- It is friendly to the environment
The marble-type porcelain tile is shown as a sustainable material. In other words, friendlier to the environment. Why? Because while classic marble is a non-renewable material, this product is achieved through preparation. This makes it cheaper and easier to obtain.
3- Each piece is unique
Another advantage of simile marble - keeping the imprint of the original element - is that each cut presentation is unique. This is due to the digital printing technology used in this process.
4- The cost
The economic value of the parts is another huge benefit for customers. Unlike real marble, simile is cheaper. In the first place, because it is much lighter than the classic one and because it does not depend on mineral deposits. In addition, the storage and installation logistics cost dramatically less.
5- Durability
Traditional marble is a very delicate element and sensitive to acids, shocks, changes in temperature and even scratches. On the other hand, this porcelain tile shows many advantages because it is completely resistant and waterproof.
6- Versatility of styles
As mentioned above, this preparation offers more shades of colors than traditional marble, which makes it a versatile instrument for design.
7- Easy maintenance
Finally, it is important to note that another of the benefits of simile marble is the easy placement it has (because it does not require polishing by professionals) and that, by its very nature and cut, it provides the owner with easy maintenance and cleaning. of the construction.
Now that you know everything about this new trend, are you ready to create your own piece of simile marble? Do not hesitate any more. You dream it and, at Marmopanta, we transform it into reality.