Product Overview

The Gonzaga collection by Ceramiche Gardenia Orchidea offers ceramic floor and wall tiles designed to evoke a natural and authentic experience. The product line includes various sizes and colors such as Almond, Noce, Verde, and Antracite, with tile dimensions ranging from 16.5x16.5 cm (6.5"x6.5") to 50x50 cm (20"x20").

Product Range and Formats

• Floor tiles available in 33.3x33.3 cm, 16.5x16.5 cm, and 50x50 cm formats.
• Mosaic options include quadro (square) and rombo (diamond) patterns in 36 and 144 module sizes.
• Decorative fascia strips and special pieces such as bullnose, double bullnose, quarter rounds, V-caps, and corner elements are offered for finishing and safety.
• Skirting boards and stair trims are available in matching colors and sizes.

Installation and Laying Patterns

Installation is simplified using standard ceramic tile adhesive. Various laying patterns are suggested, including mosaics and fascia arrangements, to create customized designs. Minimum joint widths are recommended: 2 mm for tiles up to 33.3x33.3 cm and 4 mm for 50x50 cm tiles.

Technical Specifications and Standards

• Conforms to EN 14411/G BIa GL standards for ceramic tiles.
• Tiles are thermal shock resistant and frost resistant, ensuring durability in varying environmental conditions.
• High resistance to surface abrasion and mechanical stress.
• Surface finish is lapped (semi-polished) for aesthetic appeal and slip resistance.
• Tiles undergo multiple firings (third and fourth firing) and screen printing for decoration.

Key Features and Benefits

1. Improved Hygiene: Vitrified surface allows easy cleaning and residue removal.
2. Stain Resistance: Tiles resist staining from colored pigments, maintaining aesthetic quality.
3. High Durability: Resistant to unexpected impacts and wear.
4. Color Stability: UV rays do not affect the tile colors, ensuring long-lasting appearance.
5. Repairability: Damaged tiles can be replaced individually to restore the original surface.
6. Safety: Special trim pieces allow rounding of edges to reduce injury risk.
7. Simplified Installation: Tiles are installed with standard ceramic adhesives.

Packing and Weights

Packaging details vary by tile size and type, with boxes containing different square meter coverage and weights. For example, 33.3x33.3 cm floor tiles come in boxes covering approximately 1.66 m² weighing 35 kg, while 50x50 cm tiles cover about 1 m² per box weighing 21.5 kg. Special pieces and trims have specific packaging quantities and weights detailed for logistics planning.

Additional Notes

Colors shown may be slightly altered due to lithographic printing processes. The intellectual property rights of the catalog and product images are reserved by Ceramiche Gardenia Orchidea S.p.A. The catalog was published in December 2006 and includes multilingual descriptions (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish) to support international use.