Surfaces glossary
BOCCIARDATA
Surface resulting from the production of tile subjected, after pressing but before firing, to mechanical processing consisting of the irregular removal of a layer of material to obtain a surface like absolutely natural stone (anti-slip), with slight non-repeatable differences between one tile and another.
CANNETTATO / CANNETÈ
Surface resulting from the production of tile pressed with a non-smooth pad with regular geometric reliefs of increasing intensity, without further processing after firing.
COMFORT
Surface born from a specific and innovative production process that allows obtaining slabs ready for use right after the firing phase. It does not require any surface treatment of the ceramic product, nor mechanical stresses post firing. Comfort combines the soft and pleasant touch of natural finishes with technical performances on slipperiness (R10 class B and PTV>36) making it particularly suitable in public and commercial applications, even in conditions of humidity and wetness.
GLOSSY / HIGH-GLOSSY / LUCIDA
Surface obtained after firing by subjecting the slabs to brushing and mechanical polishing with a series of abrasive tools of decreasing grain. The final surface is soft, glossy, and reflective.
NATURALE / MATTE / OPACA / SABLÉ
Surface resulting from the production of tile pressed without further processing after firing.
R+PTV
Surface obtained from the production of tile with a suitably shaped pad so as to achieve precise safety characteristics measured according to the main regulatory methods in use. The final surface is slightly rough, matte, and conforms to the slipperiness requirements R10 (DIN-EN-16165-ANNEX-B) and Pendulum slipperiness >36 wet (slider 96, BS-EN-16165-ANNEX-C).
SMOOTH / SOFT / VELVET / SATIN / SATINATA / PATINÉ / ADOUCI
Surface obtained after firing, subjected to intermediate intensity mechanical processing, to give the surface a soft and slightly satin finish, non-reflective.
STRUTTURATA / GRIP
Surface resulting from the production of tile pressed, with a non-smooth pad with variable evidence intensity (from slight undulation to imitation of cut stone), without further processing after firing.