Product Overview

The B_STONE collection by Ceramiche Brennero S.p.A. features high-fidelity digital reproductions of four natural precious stone colors: Grey, Beige, Gold, and Noce. Utilizing advanced digital technology, the collection offers numerous texture variations to avoid repetitive tile patterns.

Product Variants and Sizes

The collection includes two finishes: natural (NATURALE) and polished rectified (LAPPATO RETTIFICATI). Tile sizes range broadly to suit various design requirements, including 50x50 cm, 48x48 cm, 33.3x33.3 cm, 24x48 cm, 16.5x16.5 cm, 12x48 cm, and 8.1x16.5 cm. Additional decorative elements such as mosaics, listellos, baseboards (battiscopa), and metal profiles in bronze and stainless steel complement the tiles.

Textures and Finishes

Each color variant offers 24 distinct textures to enhance visual diversity. Both natural and polished finishes are available, with polished rectified tiles providing a refined surface ideal for premium applications.

Technical Specifications and Standards

• Material: Porcelain stoneware (gres porcellanato) compliant with UNI - CE EN 14411 standards, classified as Group BIa - GL.
• Water absorption: <0.5%.
• Stain resistance: Required.
• Static coefficient of friction: Dry 0.66, Wet 0.57.
• Bending strength: Minimum 35 N/mm² (individual minimum 32 N/mm²).
• Chemical resistance: Required.
• Other properties such as shock resistance, abrasion resistance, heat resistance, and frost resistance are not required.
• Coefficient of linear thermal expansion at 100°C: <0.5% (max individual 0.6%).
• Dimensional tolerances and flatness conform to UNI EN ISO 10545 series.

Packaging and Logistics

Tiles are packed in boxes with quantities and weights varying by size to optimize transport. For example, 50x50 cm tiles are packed 4 pieces per box, covering 1.00 m², with pallet weights around 704.7 kg.

Installation and Maintenance Recommendations

Cleaning should be performed exclusively with neutral, non-acidic products to maintain tile integrity and appearance.

Merchandising and Display

Display panels and kits are available for both natural and polished finishes to facilitate showroom presentation and customer selection.

Legal and Quality Notices

All trademarks are registered and exclusive to Ceramiche Brennero S.p.A. The company reserves the right to modify product specifications without prior notice and disclaims liability for errors or omissions. Color shades are reproduced as accurately as printing allows.

Test Results and Compliance

• Conforms to relevant European standards, confirmed in multiple languages.
• PEI Rating: 4 (PEI IV), indicating high abrasion resistance suitable for floor tiles.
• Additional technical parameters include values >38, >0.73, and <7, likely related to performance metrics such as water absorption, slip resistance, or strength.
• Classification: GA according to UNI EN 14411 - Appendix G - Group BIa.
• Surface finish: Lapped (Lappato), a semi-polished texture.

Manufacturer Information

Ceramiche Brennero S.p.A.
Address: Strada Pavesa, 9, 46023 Bondeno di Gonzaga (MN), Italy
Tel: +39 0376 526211
Fax: +39 0376 526231
International Fax: +39 0376 54454
Website: www.brennero.com
Email: [email protected]