Features of a brick tile under a stone

The Germans and the Dutch still argue about who first applied clinker. In Russia, it appeared at the end of the 19th century, but after the revolution they began to use cheaper construction materials and forgot about clinker until the nineties of the last century. The active construction of cottages has revived the demand for cladding of this kind. Our article will tell about the features of the clinker tile imitating a stone.

Clinker tiles and bricks are made in one way, the difference between them lies in the thickness of the product. As a facing material, tile wins considerably: it is lighter, and therefore cheaper, and gives less load to the supporting structures. Tiles can be square and rectangular. It is used for cladding indoors, as well as facades of buildings, stairs and a porch.

For the manufacture of clinker use clay of good quality and special plasticity. Pay attention to the mineral composition. Shale clays with high fat content are excellent.The production is located at the quarry, the extracted clay is immediately recycled, it is cleaned of impurities, additives are added. The use of chamotte as an additive gives the product strength, thermal conductivity, and its additives in large quantities make the tile refractory (used for fireplaces).

Raw materials diluted with water are mixed in an extruder mixer under high pressure until a homogeneous mass is formed. The plastic material is passed through a frame-die, it is squeezed out with a long tape, which is cut into clinker blanks. In the future, it can be a facing tile or brick.

Due to the pressure that clay undergoes, raw materials are well compacted and lose voids. For several days, the preforms are dried at the natural temperature, losing 10–20% of moisture. Then they are burned until all the ingredients are sintered at a temperature of 800 to 1,400 degrees. Such material contains no more than 4% moisture.

The color of the product depends entirely on the shade of clay.It ranges from pale yellow to dark brown tones. The variety of colors in products is achieved by mixing raw materials.The natural shade of clay makes it impossible on an industrial scale to stabilize the color of the product. Even in one game, the tone of the tile is different.

The clinker tile is a unique facing material; according to its characteristics, it is not inferior to many types of natural stone and perfectly imitates them.

Among the advantages of such material are the following points:

• High strength.
• The tile is made from natural materials and is environmentally friendly.
• Cold resistant, great for outdoor use. She is not afraid of sharp temperature fluctuations.
• Fire resistant. Some types of clinker tiles are suitable for facing stoves and fireplaces.
• Not afraid of chemical and mechanical effects.

• Moisture resistant. Tiled paths will withstand any amount of rain and will look great for many years.
• Durable. Facing does not need repairs and can last up to 50 years.
• Does not require care.
• Availability. Easy to purchase, has a large selection of textures and colors.
• Ease of installation.

The clinker has no flaws, it looks beautiful in decoration and does not require further reconstruction and maintenance. The tile imitating a stone looks much more original and more unusual than traditional analogs.

The brick tile under a stone is strong and beautiful, it has ample opportunities of application both for internal, and for external works. She draws up the facades of buildings, pools, garden paths, fireplaces, walls of rooms.

Scope of application:

• Technical tile under the stone is made with higher parameters of strength, wear resistance and increased wall thickness. It is used in industrial plants.
• For internal work apply thinner copies (9 mm). They are used to create beautiful interiors.
• For exterior cladding. Imitation of a wild and artificial stone will become an ornament to any facade.

• Tile with high waterproof performance is used in saunas, pools, bathrooms.
• Types of clinker with thermal insulation properties are used for interior decoration, where additional wall insulation is required.
• Individually designed handmade tiles are made for special design decisions, it has a very beautiful look.
• For decoration of porches and steps.
• Clinker under the stone make out street paths, parking lots, platforms in front of the house.

The brick tile is an artificial stone, but looks with full illusion of natural material.

Choosing thin types of tiles, you can create an amazing, unusual interior:

• Tile with a smooth surface exactly repeats the shape and texture of artificial stone. It is red, white, yellow, beige. Smooth tiles are recommended for use in the kitchen and in other places where special care is required.
• Rough products, in contrast, are not used in the kitchen. In other rooms - without restrictions. It is especially convenient to use rough material in pools and saunas to reduce surface slippage.

• Very impressive look glossy tiles that create a smooth shiny coating with the contours of the seams.
• For the loft style, the rustic texture of the tile with the effect of aging or a torn stone is used. This finish mimics rough industrial walls.
• The use of white tile in the interior looks bright and festive. This color is good for Scandinavian and traditional styles. From it blows purity and comfort.White color makes the room light and voluminous.

Stone clinker enjoys well-deserved popularity. He not only has a lot of useful characteristics, but also is original, has great potential for color and texture, which It allows you to beat the finish in many styles:

• Minimalism is a strict, laconic style with no frills. The black clinker wall of fire, animated by fire, looks impressive.
• Spacious room with aged natural red brickwork. Maintains the tone of the floor and enters into complete harmony with the space.

• Industrial style loft, imitates abandoned factory premises. Practiced rough rough surface. In this case, several types of facing material are involved.
• Modern urban high-tech style using the latest technologies and building materials. Elegantly decorated bedroom with different shades of brown. Decorating the wall with a clinker plate blends seamlessly into the interior.

In whatever style the brick tile under a stone was presented, it creates a cozy and expressive interior.

For tips on laying clinker tiles, see the following video.