General features:
The tiles are subdivided into two groups: split-edge and sawn-edge. Split-edge tiles are obtained by cutting the stone with special cutters and may be rectangular or square. The thickness generally varies between 2 and 5 cm; for specific purposes thicker or thinner tiles suitable above all for cladding may be produced. With standard working, tiles with a width of 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 and 50 cm and of variable length are produced. These are packed and supplied on 15 mē pallets wrapped with nylon.
Sawn-edge tiles are again squared slabs, but with sawn rather than split edges. The length may be variable or fixed.
They are subdivided into:
Natural surface: maintaining a natural surface and of variable width.
Flamed surface: obtained after sawing by flaming the upper surface. Particularly suitable for internal flooring.
Smooth surface: obtained through sawing and subsequent polishing of the material, with a fixed thickness.
Shiny surface: obtained through sawing of the blocks and subsequent polishing of the material, with a fixed thickness.
Bush-hammered surface: obtained through machine bush-hammering of the surface. |