Domestic production clinker tiles

Clinker tiles were used as a cladding material during the times of ancient Rome, when blocks of clay were fired in kilns. Since then, the technology has not changed much, they only mold and burn tiles on more modern equipment. Russian plants use high-quality slate clay for tile production. First, the material is cleaned, and then crushed into powder and sieved from mica and stones. Next, the clay is mixed with water and in special machines is formed into tiles. This material is fired in a furnace at a temperature of about 1450 ° C, which is why the tile is extremely durable, reliable and durable.

The design of a country house or public space can not be imagined without a clinker tile, which is used in the cladding of facades, and also serves as a coating for sidewalks. Such finishing materials of domestic production are not inferior to foreign ones due to the use of innovative technologies., while the price segment of our coatings pleases with its availability. This is possible due to the fact that all the tiles are produced domestically, so the cost of transportation from the factory to the store is minimal, and there is also no payment of customs duties. Foreign counterparts are usually 1.5-2 times more expensive.

Currently, in our country one of the largest enterprises for the production of clinker tiles is “Ecoclinker”. The plant was opened in 2014 and became the first in our country specializing in the processing and production of this particular finishing material. For the manufacture of coatings, special local grades of excellent quality are used here. At the moment, Ecoclinker not only produces pavement or facade tiles, but also steps, bricks and other cladding elements.High quality guarantees the method of production based on mechanical extrusion on high-precision Spanish equipment.

For more information on Ecoclinker products, see below.

Russian brand Keralite is equally well known.which offers a range of ceramic coatings for decoration of the basement, facade, pavement or terrace. Due to the special roasting of raw materials, Russian clinker is able to withstand temperature extremes and mechanical effects, therefore, even after many years, its appearance will remain the same.

The advantages of clinker over other finishing materials are obvious:

• low level of hygroscopicity (water is not absorbed);
• increased service life (according to experts, the material will not lose its original properties and will not break for decades);
• reasonable prices as opposed to foreign clinker, while the quality is not inferior to the products of competitors;

• resistance to temperature extremes, thanks to which such tiles are used in different climatic zones of Russia (Spanish clinkers are unlikely to withstand 30 degrees of frost and not crack)
• wear resistance (such a coating is difficult to scratch or break);
• anti-slip properties by which clinker is boldly used to finish the steps and the porch.

Russian manufacturers offer the following types of clinker:

• brick;
• thermopanels;
• paving stone;
• acid resistant tiles.

The technology for the production of bricks, as well as other tiles, implies its firing at a temperature of more than 1200 ° C. In terms of operational characteristics, bricks are particularly durable and are used to decorate pavements, basements and administrative premises. The brick has a low level of moisture absorption, it is also frost resistant, so it can be used in different climatic zones.

Basis for thermopanels - clinker tiles. Sometimes one panel is enough to cover a square meter, which significantly speeds up the installation. Large panels are particularly useful for finishing the basement of the house, protecting it from cold and moisture, as well as reducing heat loss by half.Recently, the production process of such panels has changed - if before tiles were laid on a panel, now all the elements are a single whole.

In comparison with a classical concrete stone blocks, clinker differs in decorative properties and durability. It is often used as an element of landscape design in home gardens. But in Europe, such a pavement has been popular for over two centuries.

Compared with the concrete analogue, the advantages of such clinker are obvious:

• not erased over the years;
• does not collapse from mechanical and chemical effects;
• smooth, but not slippery;
• thinner than concrete, making the installation process faster and easier.

Such tiles are used in places where chemicals, acids and alkalis are used - for example, in laboratories, car repair shops, various production workshops, at industrial plants and factories. Acid-resistant tiles are quite expensivetherefore, before purchasing it, evaluate the need for such a finish.Of course, it is necessary to be guided by the technical conditions in which the repair will be made. It is also necessary to take into account the thickness of the coating (depending on the magnitude of the load).

Clinker products for exterior work will become not only a durable finishing material, but also indirectly contribute to the preservation of heat in the house. This coating can provide another advantage - it is an excellent protection for walls from the effects of adverse climate. If the owner of the plastered house is plagued with the same problems every year - for example, mold and cracks on the facade, then this will definitely not happen with the clinker tiles.

Material for facing the porch and stairs should be as strong and durable as possible.For these purposes, ideal clinker tiles of domestic production. The clinker is laid on a foundation of concrete and metal. Installation works are carried out at a temperature of at least +5 C, so that the glue will clutch and the clinker will not flake off. The great advantage of clinker facing the porch is that it will not freeze and will not be slippery.

Russian clinker allows for affordable money to get a reliable and durable material that will last for many years. If you need a durable finishing coating, it is not at all necessary to look for expensive Spanish or Italian versions in the store, if you can buy domestic clinker tiles at almost 2 times cheaper.