Brand History and Philosophy

The Salento collection represents a new chapter in the long history of Desvres ceramics, which began in 1863. This evolution combines the tradition and quality of French ceramics with the creativity of a major Italian industrial group. The resulting brand philosophy emphasizes an original and refined stylistic approach, focusing on interior surface design that reflects contemporary tastes and trends.

Product Range and Specifications

The Salento collection includes porcelain stoneware tiles available in multiple sizes and thicknesses, suitable for both indoor and outdoor flooring as well as wall applications. Key sizes include 60x120 cm, 80x80 cm, 60x60 cm, and a modular composition incorporating 30x60 cm tiles (sold only within modular sets).

Thickness options are 8.5 mm for indoor use and 20 mm for outdoor or heavy-duty applications. The collection is offered in three main colors: Ocre, Ivoire, and Gris.

Tile Types and Uses

• Indoor floor tiles: 8.5 mm thickness, sizes 60x120, 80x80, 60x60 cm.
• Outdoor floor tiles: 20 mm thickness, same sizes as indoor.
• Wall tiles: 8.5 mm thickness, 60x120 cm.
• Modular compositions combining various sizes for design flexibility.

Special Pieces and Accessories

• Step corners (right and left), step pieces, and skirting boards (plinths) are available to complement tile installations.
• Dimensions and prices for these accessories are specified, with consistent thickness of 8.5 mm.

Technical Characteristics and Standards

The Salento tiles comply with the UNI EN ISO 10545 series of standards, ensuring high quality and performance:

• Dimensions and Thickness: Average tile size and thickness conform to ±5% tolerance.
• Edge Straightness and Orthogonality: Warpages of edges ±0.5%, wedging ±0.6%, flatness ±0.5%.
• Water Absorption: ≤ 0.5%, confirming porcelain tile quality.
• Bending Strength: ≥ 35 N/mm² for 8.5 mm tiles, ≥ 50 N/mm² for 20 mm tiles.
• Breaking Strength: ≥ 1300 N for 8.5 mm, ≥ 20000 N for 20 mm tiles.
• Resistance to Deep Abrasion: < 175 mm³ for unglazed tiles.
• Thermal Shock and Frost Resistance: Required and met, ensuring durability in various climates.
• Chemical Resistance: Minimum UB level, compliant with standards.
• Stain Resistance: Value to declare (UGL).
• Slip Resistance: Meets or exceeds thresholds for satisfactory grip (>0.40) and slip resistance (>0.60) in dry and wet conditions, according to B.C.R.A., ASTM C1028, DIN 51130, DIN 51097, and ANSI A137-1:2012 standards.

Packaging and Logistics

Tiles and accessories are packaged in pallets with detailed information on units per carton, square meters per carton, weight per carton, and total units per pallet. Sizes and finishes are clearly specified, facilitating logistics and installation planning.

Key Recommendations and Notes

• Optical features and color shades shown in the catalog are indicative and may vary slightly in actual products.
• The 30x60 cm tile size is sold exclusively within the modular composition 1 set.
• UPEC certification is in progress, indicating ongoing quality assurance efforts.

Contact Information

For further information, contact Desvres at Rue Eugène Chimot, CS 40153, 59168 Boussois, France. Phone: +33 327 69 14 70. Website: www.desvres.com