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Product catalog summary

Overview

The document provides a comprehensive technical and design overview of the "LOFT" porcelain tile collection by ABK Group Industrie Ceramiche S.p.A. It emphasizes a modern lifestyle aesthetic that merges advanced technology with exposed architectural elements, aiming to create cultured, evolved living spaces.

1. Product Description and Concept

The LOFT collection consists of porcelain tiles with a uniform thickness of 11 mm and a PEI abrasion resistance rating of IV, suitable for both residential and commercial flooring. The design focuses on smooth, continuous surfaces and essential geometric forms that flow seamlessly through various interior spaces such as entrance halls, bathrooms, living rooms, and studies. The tiles interact with light to create dynamic ambiances.

2. Color Ranges and Tile Types

The collection is divided into two main color palettes:

Cold Colors: Nero (Black), Oliva (Olive), Grigio (Gray), Almond — inspired by water and sky, reflecting technological and modern structures.
Hot Colors: Cotto (Terracotta), Rosso (Red), Noce (Walnut), Beige — evoking warmth and earth elements.

Tiles and mosaics come in 9 sizes, with three mosaic types sized 33.3x33.3 cm (two patterns) and 25x25 cm.

3. Tile Specifications

Material: Porcelain stoneware (gres porcellanato)
Thickness: 11 mm
PEI Rating: IV (high abrasion resistance)
Available sizes include 12.5x25 cm, 45x45 cm, 33.3x45 cm, 11x45 cm, 25x25 cm, 12.5x12.5 cm, 16.65x33.3 cm, 16.65x16.65 cm, among others.

4. Design and Application Areas

Suitable for mezzanines, bathrooms, living rooms, entrance halls, and studies, the collection’s style is distinctive yet versatile. The interplay of light and geometry is central to enhancing spatial ambiance.

5. Accessories and Special Pieces

The collection includes a broad range of accessories for floor and wall applications:

Steps (gradino) in 33.3x33.3 cm and 25x25 cm
Baseboards (battiscopa) in 8x33.3 cm and 7x25 cm
Corner pieces (angolare) for 33.3x33.3 cm and 25x25 cm tiles
Stair skirting (battiscala) with right (DX) and left (SX) options
Special monolithic pieces
Decorative elements including stainless steel trims, metal inserts, and logo bands

Decorations are applied on porcelain stoneware supports coated with stainless steel foil, adding modern metallic accents.

6. Product Codes and Packaging

Each tile and accessory is identified by unique product codes, with detailed dimensions, packaging quantities (pieces per box), and PEI ratings to facilitate ordering and inventory management.

7. Technical Characteristics and Standards

Water absorption: < 0.28% (UNI EN 99)
Size tolerance: ±0.6% length/width, +0.4% thickness (EN 98)
Breaking strength: 37.4 N/mm² (UNI EN 100)
Deep abrasion resistance: PEI IV (UNI EN 154)
Mohs hardness: ≥ 7 (UNI EN 101)
Frost resistance: Guaranteed (EN 202)
Thermal shock resistance: Resists (EN 104)
Color resistance to light: No variation (DIN 51094)
Chemical resistance: Class A (UNI EN 122)
Slip resistance coefficient (ASTM C 1028): Dry 0.77, Wet 0.54
Stain resistance: Class 5 (ISO 10545-14)

8. Installation Recommendations

Tiles feature a special grid and embossed back to maximize adhesive grip. Joint widths are recommended based on color palette:

Hot tones: 3 mm joints to enhance rustic, warm aesthetics.
Cold tones: Minimal or zero joints for sleek, modern finishes.

Suggested tile layout patterns include specific percentage mixes of tile sizes for both Hot and Cold collections to optimize visual harmony.

9. Product Groupings and Collections

LOFT Beige Collection: Includes mosaics, listones, and decorative pieces with PEI IV rating.
Mosaics: Multiple types such as Muretto, Mattone, and Bric in various colors and sizes.
Special Monolithic Pieces: Accessories like battiscala, battiscopa, angolare, and V-Cap trims for comprehensive floor and wall finishing.

10. Packaging and Display

Packaging varies by product size and type, with pieces per box ranging from 5 to 72. Display instruments such as racks and stands are specified for retail presentation.

11. Best Practices and Recommendations

Match accessories precisely to tile dimensions and colors for cohesive installation.
Consider PEI ratings relative to traffic levels to ensure durability.
Use special monolithic and decorative pieces to enhance architectural design flexibility.
Plan packaging quantities carefully to optimize inventory and minimize waste.

12. Limitations and Notes

Stainless steel foil-coated decorative tiles require careful handling and installation.
Standard tile thickness of 11 mm must be compatible with existing substrates.
Color variations and mixed mosaics need careful planning to achieve desired visual effects.

13. Summary of Product Range

9 tile formats
8 colors divided into Hot and Cold palettes
73 decorative tiles
17 mosaic types
152 special trim pieces
5 display instruments
Multiple structural variations depending on tile size

14. Manufacturer Information

Produced by ABK Group Industrie Ceramiche S.p.A., Italy. Contact details and website are provided for further inquiries.

This structured summary encapsulates the essential technical specifications, design philosophy, product range, installation guidelines, and practical recommendations for the LOFT porcelain tile collection and its accessories.

Catalog excerpts

ALTA TECNOLOGIA E VECCHIE STRUTTURE VOLUTAMENTE ESIBITE CARATTERIZZANO UN NUOVO MODUS VIVENDI, CHE ESPRIME NELLABITARE ILPROPRIO STATUS COLTO ED EVOLUTO, PERCH҉ SOLO LOCCHIO NUOVO PUҒ OGGI RECUPERARE LA BELLEZZA. > HIGH TECHNOLOGY AND INTENTIONALLY DISPLAYED OLD STRUCTURES DEFINE A NEW WAY OF LIVING THAT EXPRESSES ONES STATUS AND EVOLUTION.BECAUSE ONLY A FRESH POINT OF VIEW CAN REDISCOVER BEAUTY. >

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NERO, OLIVA, GRIGIO, ALMOND: NEUTRO CHE PARLA DI ESSENZIALIT. I COLORI DELLACQUA E DEL CIELO DIPINGONO NUOVI SCENARI TECNOLOGICI,NUOVE STRUTTURE. I COLORI DELLA RAGIONE CHE TROVA E RITROVA GLI SPAZI DELLABITARE E NE PROGETTA LA FORMA ASSOLUTA: IL NUOVO CHE HA SCOPERTO DI ESSERESEMPRE BELLO. > NERO, OLIVA, GRIGIO, ALMOND: NEUTRAL COLORS THAT HINT AT THE ESSENTIAL. THE COLORS OF WATER AND SKY THAT FORM NEW TECHNOLOGICALLANDSCAPES, NEW STRUCTURES. THE COLORS OF REASON THAT DISCOVER AND REDISCOVER LIVING SPACES IN THE PROJECTION OF ABSOLUTE SPACE: THE DISCOVERY THATNEW IS ALWAYS ATTRACTIVE. >

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06 COLORE/COLOR: > OLIVA PAVIMENTO/FLOOR: > OLIVA 12,5x25 + FASCIA LOGO OLIVA/ALMOND 8x25 LO STILE NON HA DEFINIZIONI, MA SUBITO RICONOSCIBILE. LISCE SUPERFICI CONTINUE CHE RIVESTONO TUTTA LA CASA. GEOMETRIEESSENZIALI: INGRESSO, BAGNO, SOGGIORNO, STUDIO. LA LUCE DISEGNA LO SPAZIO E CREA GLI AMBIENTI. PAVIMENTI E RIVESTIMENTI RIFLETTONO DOLCEMENTE LA LUCE O LAASSORBONO TRASFORMANDOLA IN MATERIA, IN COLORE...IN VITA. size="-1">

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STYLE CANNOT BE DEFINED, BUT IS IMMEDIATELY RECOGNISABLE. CONTINUOUS SMOOTH SURFACES THAT FLOW THROUGHTHE ENTIRE HOUSE LIKE LIGHT. ESSENTIAL GEOMETRY: ENTRANCE HALL, BATHROOM, LIVING ROOM, STUDY. LIGHT DEFINES SPACE AND CREATES AMBIENCE. FLOOR ANDWALL COVERINGS REFLECT OR ABSORB THE SOFTNESS OF LIGHT TRANSFORMING IT INTO MATTER, COLOR LIFE. size="-1">

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MODULO PAVIMENTOFLOOR INSTALLATION PATTERNS LOCATION > MOSAICO BRIC GRIGIO 33,3x33,3 + MATITA INOX 2,5x33,3 >

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ALMOND 45x45 - 11x45 + DADO BRONZO 2,5x45 >

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NERO 11x45 - 33,3x45 + DADO BRONZO 2,5x45 + MATITA INOX 2,5x33,3 >

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NERO 45x45 + FASCIA INOX 12,5x25 >

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45x45/18x18Ԕ 33,3x45/13x18Ԕ 11x45/4.3x18Ԕ ALMOND16,65x33,3/6.5x13Ԕ ALMOND16,65x16,65/6.5x6.5Ԕ A9104.0F 44,50LOFT ֖A8564.7F 42,50 LOFT A8564.8 F 52,00 LOFT LOFT COLD MIX ֖A510X.8 12,5x12,5 ALMOND 45x45/18x18Ԕ > pcs box 72 F 64,00A856X.8 > pcs box 6 PEI IV 16,65x16,65 > pcs box 44 F 57,00 > pcs box 22 PEI IV pcs box 44 PEI IV ALMOND33,3x33,3/13֔x13 MOSAICO MURETTO LOFT OLIVA/ALMOND 33,3x33,3 MOSAICO BRIC ALMOND 33,3x33,3 ԖA0014.0F 44,50LOFT A8564.0F 38,75 LOFT ֖A8568.XPZ 23,18 A8564.MB PZ 12,88 ALMOND 33,3x45/13֔x18 > pcs box 8 PEI IV pcs box 11 PEI IV pcs box 5 pcs box 5 LISTONE LOFT ALMOND 11x45/4.3Ԕx18...

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ANGOLARE DX ֖A8564.YSX A8564.Z PZ 25,75 ֖A8564.233,3x33,3 > pcs box 2 A8561.FPZ 21,12 ֖A5104.225x25 > pcs box 6 LISTELLO LOFT G/A/N/O 4x16,65 PZ 49,44BATTISCALA lato 33,3 > pcs box 6 pcs box 12 BATTISCALA lato 25 DEC. LOFT ALMOND 16,65x16,65 CORDONE LOFT G/A/N/O 2x16,65 DX A5104.YSX ֖A5104.Z PZ 25,75 A8564.EPZ 34,25 ֖A8561.GPZ 13,13 > pcs box 10 pcs box 12 pcs box 12 ELEMENTO LӔ A8564.3 5x16,65x33,3 PZ 21,12 > pcs box 8 FASCIA LOGO OLIVA /ALMOND 8x33,3 ֖A8568.QPZ 45,84 > pcs box 12 pcs box 12 ANG. V֖CAP ANG. Q.ROUND FASCIA RIPOSO LOGO OLIVA/ALMOND 8x33,3 PZ 18,54 A5104.5 5,5x3 ֖A5104.14 2,8x2,8...

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45x45/18x18Ԕ 33,3x45/13x18Ԕ 11x45/4.3x18Ԕ GRIGIO16,65x33,3/6.5x13Ԕ GRIGIO16,65x16,65/6.5x6.5Ԕ A9101.0F 44,50LOFT ֖A8561.7F 42,50 LOFT A8561.8F 52,00 LOFT LOFT COLD MIX ֖A510X.8 12,5x12,5 GRIGIO 45x45/18x18Ԕ > pcs box 72 F 64,00A856X.8 > pcs box 6 PEI IV 16,65x16,65 > pcs box 44 F 57,00 > pcs box 22 PEI IV pcs box 44 PEI IV GRIGIO33,3x33,3/13֔x13 MOSAICO MURETTO LOFT GRIGIO/NERO 33,3x33,3 ԖA0011.0F 44,50LOFT A8561.0 F 38,75 LOFT ֖A8561.XPZ 23,18 A8561.MB PZ 12,88 GRIGIO 33,3x45/13֔x18 MOSAICO BRIC GRIGIO 33,3x33,3 > pcs box 8 PEI IV pcs box 11 PEI IV pcs box 5 pcs box 5 LISTONE LOFT GRIGIO 11x45/4.3Ԕx18...

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ANGOLARE ֖A8561.F PZ 21,12 A8561.233,3x33,3 > pcs box 2 LISTELLO LOFT G/A/N/O 4x16,65 ֖A5101.225x25 > pcs box 6 PZ 49,44 > pcs box 6 pcs box 12 BATTISCALA lato 25 DX A5101.YSX ֖A5101.Z PZ 25,75 DEC. LOFT GRIGIO 16,65x16,65 CORDONE LOFT G/A/N/O 2x16,65 A8561.E PZ 34,25 ֖A8561.G PZ 13,13 > pcs box 10 pcs box 12 pcs box 12 ELEMENTO LӔ A8561.3 5x16,65x33,3 PZ 21,12 > pcs box 8 FASCIA LOGO NERO/GRIGIO 8x33,3 ֖A8566.QPZ 45,84 > pcs box 12 pcs box 12 PZ 18,54 ANG. V֖CAP ANG. Q.ROUND ANG. FASCIA LOGO NE./GR. 8x8 A5101.5 5,5x3 ֖A5101.14 2,8x2,8 A8561.HPZ 42,75 ֖A8566.RPZ 22,15 A5106.F PZ 19,06 PZ 15,71...

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45x45/18x18Ԕ 33,3x45/13x18Ԕ 11x45/4.3x18Ԕ OLIVA16,65x33,3/6.5x13Ԕ OLIVA16,65x16,65/6.5x6.5Ԕ -A9108.0F 44,50LOFT -A8568.7F 42,50 LOFT -A8568.8F 52,00 LOFT LOFT COLD MIX A510X.8 12,5x12,5 OLIVA 45x45/18֔x18 > pcs box 72 F 64,00ԖA856X.8 > pcs box 6 PEI IV 16,65x16,65 > pcs box 44 F 57,00 > pcs box 22 PEI IV pcs box 44 PEI IV MOSAICO MURETTO LOFT OLIVA/ALMOND 33,3x33,3 MOSAICO BRIC OLIVA 33,3x33,3 -A0018.0F 44,50LOFT -A8568.0F 38,75LOFT -A8568.XPZ 23,18 -A8568.MB PZ 12,88 OLIVA 33,3x45/13x18Ԕ OLIVA33,3x33,3/13x13Ԕ > pcs box 8 PEI IV pcs box 11 PEI IV pcs box 5 pcs box 5 LISTONE LOFT OLIVA 11x45/4.3x18Ԕ...

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GRADINO -A8561.FPZ 21,12 -A8568.6 8x33,3-A5108.6 7x25 -A8568.133,3x33,3 > pcs box 2 LIST. LOFT G/A/N/O 4x16,65 > 3142 -A5108.125x25 > pcs box 6 PZ 4,12 PZ 24,72 > pcs box 18 pcs box 12 ANGOLARE DX -A8568.YSX -A8568.Z PZ 25,75 -A8568.233,3x33,3 > pcs box 2 DEC. LOFT OLIVA 16,65x16,65 CORDONE LOFT G/A/N/O 2x16,65 -A5108.225x25 > pcs box 6 -A8568.E PZ 34,25 -A8561.G PZ 13,13 PZ 49,44 > pcs box 6 pcs box 12 pcs box 12 BATTISCALA lato 25 DX -A5108.YSX -A5108.Z PZ 25,75 > pcs box 10 FASCIA RITAGLI AL./GR./NE./OL. 12,5x33,3 ANG. FASCIA RITAGLI AL./GR./NE./OL. 12,5x12,5 -A8564.APZ 16,22 -A8564.B PZ 7,47...

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45x45/18x18Ԕ 33,3x45/13x18Ԕ 11x45/4.3x18Ԕ NERO16,65x33,3/6.5x13Ԕ 12,5x12,5 A9106.0F 44,50LOFT ֖A8566.7F 42,50 LOFT A8566.8 F 52,00LOFT LOFT COLD MIX ֖A510X.8 NERO 45x45/18x18Ԕ NERO16,65x16,65/6.5x6.5Ԕ > pcs box 72 F 64,00A856X.8 > pcs box 6 PEI IV 16,65x16,65 > pcs box 44 F 57,00 > pcs box 22 PEI IV pcs box 44 PEI IV NERO33,3x33,3/13֔x13 MOSAICO MURETTO LOFT GRIGIO/NERO 33,3x33,3 MOSAICO BRICNERO 33,3x33,3 ԖA0016.0F 44,50LOFT A8566.0F 38,75 LOFT ֖A8561.XPZ 23,18 A8566.MB PZ 12,88 NERO 33,3x45/13֔x18 > pcs box 8 PEI IV pcs box 11 PEI IV pcs box 5 pcs box 5 LISTONE LOFT NERO 11x45/4.3Ԕx18 ԖA0016.7F...

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