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Larix

Product catalog summary

Overview of Larix Collection

The Larix collection by AriAnA innovatively combines the natural aesthetics of raw larch wood with the versatility of ceramic materials. It transcends faithful reproduction of wood to create unique decorative effects, enabling personalized and creative interior design styles.

Main Themes and Design Feelings

Feeling Nordic: Bright, warm, and contemporary bleached surfaces with subtle tone-on-tone decorations that highlight light and refined details.
Feeling Minimal: Clean, essential shapes designed for functional and welcoming domestic spa environments, combining wood warmth with ceramic practicality.
Feeling Eco-friendly: Natural and tasteful surfaces that respect the environment, blending natural textures with contrasting materials and contemporary design.
Feeling Chic: Private collections emphasizing the evocative power of wood, showcasing raw material excellence and artisanal craftsmanship.
Feeling Hedonist: Artistic and eclectic spaces where past and future harmonize, with floors and walls forming geometric patterns akin to artwork.
Feeling Free: Outdoor-inspired designs evoking emotional wood effects for patios and terraces with rationalist and naturalistic influences.

Product Formats and Components

The collection includes various tile formats primarily in rectified sizes for precise installation:

20x170 cm (nominal 19.9x170 cm)
20x80 cm (nominal 19.9x80 cm)
13.5x80 cm (nominal 13.2x80 cm)
60x60 cm (nominal 59.6x59.6 cm)

Additional decorative elements and trims include:

Patchwork tiles
Metal mosaic inserts (Tozzetto Metal)
Decorated inserts (Tarsie)
3D mosaic compositions
Trim tiles such as battiscopa (baseboards), linear and corner steps, and special grip elements

Technical Characteristics

The Larix collection is made of full body coloured porcelain stoneware, classified under EN 14411 (ISO 13006) Annex G Group BIa, suitable for both floor and wall applications.

Dimensional Tolerances: Length and width ±0.5%, thickness ±5%
Edge Warpage: ±0.5%
Orthogonality: ±0.6%
Flatness: ±0.5%
Water Absorption: ≤ 0.5%
Bending Strength: ≥ 35 N/mm²
Breaking Strength: ≥ 1300 N
Thermal Shock Resistance: Compliant
Frost Resistance: Frost proof
Chemical Resistance: Resistant
Stain Resistance: Minimum class 3, resistant

Slip Resistance and Safety

The collection offers two surface finishes: natural and grip, both providing satisfactory to excellent grip levels:

Dynamic Friction Coefficient (BCRA method): > 0.40 (Satisfactory grip)
Static Friction Coefficient (ASTM C1028): > 0.60 (Slip resistant) both dry and wet
Non-slip Classification (DIN 51130): R10 or R11 depending on environment
Slip Resistance (DIN 51097): Classified as a, a+b+c

Installation and Packaging

The tiles are produced with a slight convexity to facilitate installation and self-leveling when laid on screed, ensuring a perfectly planar surface. The collection supports all installation patterns and creative wall compositions.

Packaging details per box and pallet vary by format, with minimum sales units being full boxes for all items including plain tiles, decorations, and trims.

Summary of Best Practices and Recommendations

Use the rectified tile sizes for precise and clean installation.
Leverage decorative inserts and mosaics to create artistic and personalized spaces.
Choose grip finishes for areas requiring enhanced slip resistance, especially in wet or outdoor environments.
Respect the minimum sales quantities and handle special trims carefully due to possible tonal variations.
Consider the collection’s environmental respect and natural aesthetics when designing eco-friendly interiors.

Conclusion

The Larix collection offers a versatile and innovative ceramic solution that blends the natural beauty of larch wood with the durability and flexibility of porcelain stoneware. It is suitable for a wide range of interior and exterior applications, combining aesthetic appeal with technical excellence and safety.

Catalog excerpts

Con questa collezione Ariana supera il concetto di riproduzione fedele della materia originaria per sperimentare effetti estetici e decorativi del tutto inediti, capaci di coniugare la naturalezza del larice grezzo con l’infinita versatilità della materia ceramica. Arredare con il legno si spinge oltre i confini della creatività, per comporre uno stile sempre unico e personale. LARIX, FROM WOOD ONWARDS With this collection Ariana goes beyond the concept of faithful reproduction of the original material to experiment with completely new aesthetic and decorative effects, capable of combining the...

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Luminosa accoglienza Anche la luce può essere elemento caratterizzante della casa, svelando piccoli dettagli preziosi. Superfici sbiancate, calde e contemporanee su cui scoprire riflessi lustrati e sofisticate decorazioni ton sur ton. 01 Larix Tarsie Perla 60x60 Rett. Bright and welcoming Even light can be a distinguishing mark of a house, revealing small valuable details: bleached, warm and contemporary surfaces on which shiny reflections and sophisticated tone-on-tone decorations can be found.

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02 Larix Perla Patchwork 20x80 Rett. Larix Perla 20x80 Rett. 03 Larix Sabbia 20x80 Rett. Larix Sabbia 13,5x80 Rett. 04 Larix Perla 20x80 Rett. Larix Perla Patchwork 20x80 Rett. Larix Sabbia 20x80 Rett. Larix Sabbia 13,5x80 Rett. SABBIA + perla sabbia

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Puro benessere Forme pulite ed essenziali disegnano lo spazio dedicato alla cura del sé. Una SPA domestica allo stesso tempo accogliente e funzionale, grazie alla sensazione di calore del legno unita alla qualità e alla praticità della ceramica. Pure well-being Clean, essential shapes mark out the space dedicated to looking after yourself. This domestic SPA is both welcoming and functional thanks to the feeling of warmth of the wood combined with the quality and practicality of the ceramic. 01 / 02 Larix Tortora 20x80 Rett. Larix Tortora 13,5x80 Rett. Larix Perla 13,5x80 Rett. Matita Vetro Greige...

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Feeling eco-friendly Abitare con stile, nel pieno rispetto dell’ambiente, significa anche saper ricreare la suggestione delle superfici naturali, facendole convivere con materie a contrasto ed un pizzico di design contemporaneo. 01 Larix Fieno 13,5x80 Rett. Tozzetto Metal Fieno 13,5x13,5 Rett. Natural and tasteful Living in style, fully respecting the environment, also means knowing how to recreate the idea of natural surfaces, making them cohabit with contrasting materials and a touch of contemporary design.

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02 Larix Fieno 13,5x80 Rett. Tozzetto Metal Fieno 13,5x80 Rett. Larix Fieno 20x80 Rett. Larix Fieno Patchwork 20x80 Rett. 03 Larix Fieno 20x80 Rett. Larix Fieno Patchwork 20x80 Rett.

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Collezioni private La forza evocativa del legno crea ambienti speciali, che come oggetti ricercati rivelano l’eccellenza delle materie prime e la maestria artigianale di chi li ha realizzati. 01 Larix Sabbia Top 20x170 Rett. Private collections The evocative force of the wood creates special spaces which, like highly prized items, reveal the excellence of the raw materials and the craftsmanship of those who made them.

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02 Larix Sabbia 13,5x80 Rett. Tozzetto Metal Sabbia 13,5x13,5 Rett. 03 Larix Tarsie Sabbia 60x60 Rett. Inserto Decorato Tarsie Sabbia 60x60 Rett.

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Feeling hedonist Un viaggio attraverso stanze eclettiche, dove il passato dialoga in armonia con il futuro. Pavimenti e rivestimenti creano artistiche geometrie da ammirare come quadri d’autore. Search for the essence A journey through eclectic rooms, where the past is in harmonious dialogue with the future. Floor and wall coverings create artistic shapes to be admired like famous paintings. 01 Larix Fumé 13,5x80 Rett. Larix Perla 20x80 Rett. Tozzetto Metal Perla 13,5x13,5 Rett.

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02 Larix Sabbia 20x80 Rett. Composizione Mosaico 3D Sabbia 20x40 Rett. Larix Fumè 20x80 Rett. 03 Larix Sabbia 20x80 Rett. Composizione Mosaico 3D Sabbia 20x40 Rett.

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Camere con vista Pranzare in un patio dal sapore razionalista, dove nessun dettaglio è lasciato al caso, oppure godersi lo spettacolo del tramonto da una terrazza affacciata sul mare. Effetto legno che avvolge per emozioni da vivere outdoor. Rooms with a view Lunch on a patio with a rationalist flavour, where no detail has been left to chance, or enjoy the view of a sunset from a terrace facing the sea. The wood effect enfolds us with emotions of outdoor living. 01 Larix Tortora Grip 20x80 Rett. 02 Larix Tortora Grip 20x80 Rett. Mosaico Composizione 3D Tortora 20x40 Rett. tortora grip Feeling...

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sabbia grip 03/04 Larix Sabbia Grip 20x80 Rett.

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Larix notebook Appunti di stile per nuove soluzioni di posa. Style notes are provided by new methods of installation. PAVIMENTO Floor FORMATI: 20x80 Rett. Patchwork 20x80 Rett. 59,7% 13,5x80 Rett. 40,3% RIVESTIMENTO Wall FORMATI: 20x80 Rett. Patchwork 20x80 Rett. 05 FORMATI: 13,5x80 Rett. 20x80 Rett. Composizioni inedite studiate per vestire le pareti con naturalezza e creatività. New compositions have been designed to cover the walls with naturalness and creativity. FORMATI: 20x80 Rett. Patchwork 20x80 Rett. FORMATI: 13,5x80 Rett. Tozzetto Metal 13,5x13,5 Rett. FORMATI: 13,5x80 Rett. Tozzetto...

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GRES PORCELLANATO A MASSA COLORATA . FULL BODY COLOURED PORCELAIN STONEWARE Larix FONDI. BACKDROPS. • l’utilizzo di materie prime ad elevata plasticità dona grande flessibilità alle lastre • le lastre sono studiate con un minimo grado di convessità per facilitare la posa • posate sul massetto si autolivellano per il loro stesso peso • la superficie risulterà perfettamente planare • consente tutti gli schemi di posa possibili • The use of high plasticity raw materials enhance the great flexibility of the planks • The planks are produced with a slight convexity for an easier installation • When...

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GRES PORCELLANATO A MASSA COLORATA . FULL BODY COLOURED PORCELAIN STONEWARE Larix FONDI. BACKDROPS. 4081810 Larix Sabbia 13,5x80 Rett. DECORI PER PAVIMENTO E RIVESTIMENTO. FLOOR AND WALL TILES DECORATIONS. 4081831 Mosaico Riposo Sabbia 20x40 Rett. Box Pz 4 FONDI. BACKDROPS. 4081510 Larix Fieno 13,5x80 Rett. 4081520 Matita Vetro Greige 2x80 Rett. Box Pz 2 4081815 Larix Sabbia Grip 20x80 Rett. 4081505 Larix Fieno 20x80 Rett. 4081508 Larix Fieno Patchwork 20x80 Rett. DECORI PER PAVIMENTO E RIVESTIMENTO. FLOOR AND WALL TILES DECORATIONS. 4081830 Mosaico Composizione 3D Sabbia Box =1 Cp = 6 Pz 20x40...

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