LARGE FORMAT
Bigger and bigger, more and more beautiful, more innovative, tiles are now in extra-large sizes. Gigacer, precursor of the 120cm x 120cm format, offers a collection of porcelain stonework that gives your surfaces a contemporary and minimalist appearance. The tiles are square or rectangular with multiple refined finishes: concrete or natural stone effects, smooth structures and non-slip strips, and so on.
MOSAÏCS
With black and white patterns, plain chrome-plated, coloured linear strips or pop features, this Italian material par excellence since antiquity has made a comeback. A decorative art that consists in assembling fragments of stone in molten glass, in enamel or in ceramic to create patterns, mosaics are suitable for bathrooms and wellness areas, as well as for the curves inside your home. From Antoni Gaudi to Elisabeth Garouste, passing through Niki de Saint Phalle, mosaics have never ceased to inspire artists, whether in the centre of monumental architectural projects or in more intimate decoration.
PORCELAIN STONEWARE
A mixture of clay and silica, this ceramic tile that is now very fashionable was used for a long time as technical material. Slate, wood or waxed concrete, porcelain stonework imitates natural materials to perfection. Resistant, long-lasting and easy to clean, thanks to its minimal joints, porcelain stonework lends itself to fantastic technical innovations. Bios offers a line of antibacterial tiles by Casalgrande Padana (prize-winner of the AIT Innovation Award). A range of tiles in full-body porcelain stoneware entirely vitrified, the particularity of which is to eliminate 99.9 % of the 4 main bacterial strains present on the surface of the tiles. Anti-bacterial tiles have turned out to be an ideal solution for places where a high level of cleanliness and hygiene is needed: kindergartens, nurseries, schools, swimming pools, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, etc.
ENAMELLED STONEWORK
Not to be confused with porcelain stonework, this easy to maintain floor tile is covered with a glazing, a layer of shiny, even varnished enamel. Although it is appreciated for its decorative effect, it is nevertheless very fragile because of its upper layer that is not very resistant to impact. It is better for wall use than for floor use. It is available in various styles and in all sizes – from 20 x 20 to 60 x 60 – it can adapt to all indoor rooms.
TERRACOTTA & TERRACOTTA TILES
Octagonal or square, terracotta tiles are timeless and typical coverings. Soft and natural, terracotta tiles give warmth and an incomparable atmosphere. Sand, red, pink or brown, they are in several sizes and with various finishes, smooth or patinated. Terracotta tiles are used both inside and outside. They go well with traditional bathrooms. Terracotta tiles are totally natural.
CEMENT TILES
Invented around 1850, cement tiles revolutionised interior design at that time. No baking is needed: the tiles harden by chemical reaction. Nowadays, cement tiles are extremely trendy, whether vintage and ancient or modern. Very colourful and patterned, they can be used as backsplashes in kitchens or on bathroom floors. They are still a handmade craft and have several advantages: they are robust, long-lasting and have a practically endless choice of patterns and colours.
FAÏENCE
Very ornamental, faïence has made a great come-back among Italian and, more especially, Spanish craftsmen. This type of tile made from clay, sand and clay limestone rock is very fragile. It is, therefore, more suitable for walls than for floors and is an excellent material for kitchens and bathrooms. This type of wall tile has a wide range of colours, can be easily pierced and is little affected by damp thanks to its layer of enamel.
ZELLIGE
Of Moroccan origin, zellige decorates Middle Eastern tables and facades. With its many colours, this hand-made natural ceramic has many irregularities in tone and surface: this contributes to its charm that is so well appreciated. Zellige is very rich in structure and in colours. In kitchens and bathrooms, the room is made unique and luminous. We have a wide range of zellige and our favourite is turquoise. This colour provides a change of scenery, total escapism!
