What you need to know before buying coatings

In a project everything revolves around study and planning and with the coatings part it couldn't be different. Before choosing the ceramic that will cover the floors and walls, it is important to know essential details to avoid surprises and headaches in your renovation or construction.

Choosing coatings goes beyond aesthetics and price, is a decision that must be made responsibly and whenever possible accompanied by a professional. Check out some important points that you should keep in mind before purchasing this material:

There are different types of ceramic tiles

Floor, tile and porcelain tile are not the same. In addition to different manufacturing processes, each serves a type of application.

O floor, as the name implies, is usually used on the floor. The tile is for exclusive use for walls. Porcelain tiles can be applied on floors, wall and even on countertops and other types of furniture! Check out this video more details about the differences!

The place where it will be applied influences the choice

For every situation and environment, there is an ideal coating. It is necessary to take into account whether the product will be used in a residential or commercial area, indoor spaces, external, dried, wet, with a lot or little movement of people.

There are coatings with technical characteristics, compositions and even finishes surface solutions for your needs. Learn more about the importance of the place of use on here.

An extra amount is essential

When buying coverings always invest in a reserve amount of material. It is recommended to add a surplus of 10 a 15%.

This will prevent you from missing product if the parts have to be cut or break and that you still have linings from the same batch for maintenance or exchanges in the future. Avoid the risk of not finding the same coating when you need it!

All coatings have shade variation

From the most subtle to the most evident, all pieces have a variation of tone between them. Porcelain tiles with wood effect, for example, the slats are not intentionally the same so that the look is very natural.

Before buying a flooring, see your rating (V1, V2, B3 or B4) and ask to see some pieces together to get a real sense of how they will be applied side by side.

V1 – Uniform Variation: differences between parts of the same production are minimal.

V2 – Light variation: clearly distinguishable differences in texture and / or pattern within similar colors.

V3 – Moderate variation: the colors present in a single piece will be part of the colors present in the other pieces, and quantity of colors in each piece can vary significantly.

V4 – Random variation: random color differences from floor to floor, so that a piece can have totally different colors from the others.

You will find a multitude of options

Colors, formats and styles for all tastes. Surely you will find a coating that will make your eyes shine! But remember that it’s not enough to just fall in love with the look.

Consider all of the above to make the best possible choice for your work. To learn more about the options, download on here our catalog.

Don't forget to always hire specialized labor and check all the packaging information of your coatings before laying. We are here to answer your questions and assist in this great decision, contact us whenever you need!