In disguise: all the faces of ceramic floors

Ceramic is a material that often comes in disguise: it wears the mask of marble, stone, wood, and many others. Find out all about it here.

Have you ever thought of the many ways ceramic can disguise itself? Let's make it clear: no artificial grain will be able to compete with the effect of natural materials. It is also true that ceramic has many advantages, including resistance to abrasion, stains and detergent with a few opponents to the height; the production cycle is reducing more and more the burden, in the economic relationship with other materials often wins and, not least, as the latest collections of the most renowned brands, the variety has no limit. If in the past years wood was the only material ceramic tried to imitate, now tiles come with marble effect, or look like wallpaper, fabric, marble, resin, concrete and even bricks. There is apparently no limit even of finishes and sizes, ranging from structured or smooth textures, and shapes inspired by the mosaic, then only a few centimeters, or very large, thus meeting the latest trends on big plates. Are you ready to discover all the ways ceramic floors can surprise you?

Atlas Concorde is a leader brand when it comes to ceramic tiles.

Resin effect

Is it possible that a smooth surface like resin can be reproduced with ceramic tiles? Yes, if the ceramic finish is able to disguise under the typical movements of the spatula of the laying of resin and if the homogeneity of tones. In this picture you can see how the tiles are big enough to make the junctures basically unnoticeable, and the golden finishes are absolutely astonishing. Would you like this resin effect ceramic in your bathroom?

Take a look at all the ways Marazzi disguises its ceramic tiles.

Wallpaper effect

A nice idea: to have available an extra-resistant "wallpaper", that could even be cleaned with a simple sponge and everyday detergent, choose an original ceramic tiles decoration like this one. These tiles has a classic floral decoration, but there is no limit to the patterns, colors and geometrical shapes that you could choose among. This is the most indicated solutions for those who love the effect of wallpaper on the wall, but are well aware that bathrooms are too humid for tapestry.

Rock Ceramic will rock your home décor.

Fabric effect

Ceramic that looks like fabric… Could this be possible? Yes, if you choose the right brand for it! In the ceramic tiles you see in this picture, the surface presents plots and warps as if it were a real carpet. The idea behind the Fabric collection by Marazzi Ceramiche is precisely this: to provide a full trompe l’oeil effect and the tiles include layers of threads, inspired by natural fibers, with micro geometric textures and graphic patchwork, perfect even in the smallest detail.

This is another incredible creation by Marazzi.

Marble effect

Marble effect ceramic tiles are one of the most common way to use this material in disguise. In this case, the stoneware that reproduces the marble has two undeniable strengths. The first one is environment sustainability: marble is a natural stone of undeniable beauty, but ceramic has the advantage of not impoverishing caves around the world. The other point in favor to marble effect ceramic is the low maintenance they require, compared to the original stone.

These tiles by Petra Antiqua look exactly like real marble.

Parquet effect

Parquet flooring gives any house interiors a warm atmosphere and an elegant look. But parquet floors are very delicate, they easily get scratched and require maintenance with specific products. Ceramic, instead, is a very resistance material and needs very low maintenance standards to stay nice and good looking. Wood-looking ceramic tiles are a wonderful alternative to parquet flooring. You won’t be able to tell the difference, since the warm and welcoming effect is exactly the same, but your floor will need much less care and attention that a real wooden one.

What do you think of this wood effect ceramic by Ceracasa?