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CHORUS

Product catalog summary

Product Overview

Chorus Porcelain Stoneware is a high-quality Italian-made ceramic tile collection featuring a stone effect inspired by natural northern landscapes. The product combines advanced technology with artistic design to embody Italian taste and environmental responsibility.

Key Features and Values

Made in Italy: Uses premium raw materials with a focus on aesthetics, functionality, and environmental care.
Greenthinking Commitment: 100% water recycling, 65% self-produced energy, 98% waste separation, and certifications including PEF, EPD, FDES, HPDC. Most products comply with LEED standards.

Design Inspiration

The collection draws from the natural aging and layering of stones found in northern peaks and cliffs, creating unique textures and patterns that translate into both urban and domestic environments.

Sizes and Thicknesses

Available in 8 sizes, both square and rectangular, ranging from large 120x120 cm slabs to slim 9.7x60 cm strips.
Thickness options include 9 mm for indoor use and 20 mm (K2) for outdoor applications, ensuring durability comparable to natural stone.

Colors and Finishes

Five color blends: Tobacco, Silver, Beige, Grey, White.
Three surface finishes: Natural (R9 slip resistance), Grip (R10), and Grip (R11), suitable for various environments including wet and outdoor areas.
The colors emphasize limestone-like textures with veins and streaks, balancing artistic appeal and technological performance.

Technical Specifications

Material: Full-body porcelain stoneware (UGL).
Shading: V2 (slight variation).
Slip Resistance: Certified according to DIN 51130 (R9-R11), DIN 51097 (A to A+B+C), COF and DCOF compliant, Pendulum test PTV >36 for selected sizes.
Water Absorption: ≤0.1%, classified as non-absorbent.
Breaking Strength: ≥35 N/mm² for 6-9 mm thickness, ≥45 N/mm² for 20 mm thickness.
Resistance: Resistant to frost, thermal shock, chemicals, stains, abrasion, and acids.
Manufacturing: Mechanical pressing at 500 kg/cm² and firing at 1250°C.

Environmental and Production Data (2018)

98% of waste sent to separate collection.
100% recovered raw scraps and pallets compliant with FAO standards.
Energy self-production: 84% from cogeneration plants, 65% from photovoltaic systems.
100% wastewater recovery.

Product Range and Packaging

Sizes include 120x120, 60x120, 30x120, 75x75, 37.5x75, 60x60, 30x60, and 9.7x60 cm with thicknesses of 9 mm and 20 mm (K2).
Packaging details specify pieces per box, square meters per box, weight per box, and pallet quantities.
Special trims and decorative pieces available, including mosaics, listello strips, steps, angles, skirting boards, and grids, designed for both 9 mm and 20 mm thicknesses.

Installation and Maintenance

Recommended minimum joint width: 2 mm for indoor, 4 mm for outdoor installations.
Various laying patterns suggested for different tile sizes.
Cleaning and maintenance guidelines available on the manufacturer's website.

Standards Compliance

Compliant with EN 14411 and ISO 13006 standards for dry-pressed tiles.
Dimensional tolerances: length/width ±0.3%, thickness ±5%, rectangularity ±0.3%, straightness ±0.3%, flatness ±0.4%, surface quality ≥95%.
Meets all required values for water absorption, breaking strength, abrasion resistance, thermal shock, frost resistance, chemical resistance, stain resistance, and slip resistance.

Contact and Additional Information

Manufactured by Ceramiche Keope, headquartered in Casalgrande, Italy. The company reserves the right to modify products for production or quality improvements. Samples are indicative; packaging and weights may vary. For orders and technical support, contact [email protected] or visit keope.com.

Catalog excerpts

Made in Italy Selezioniamo le migliori materie prime e, secondo canoni estetici e funzionali, le trasformiamo in prodotti che interpretano con creatività il gusto italiano. Utilizziamo in uguale misura passione e tecnologia, cura del dettaglio e precisione, chimica e cultura, estetica e attenzione all’ambiente. Per noi Made in Italy è racchiudere tutto questo in ogni singolo prodotto. Made in Italy We pick the very best raw materials and we follow aesthetics and functional criteria to turn them into products embodying Italian taste and excellence. We sharply combine passion and technology, creativity...

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Note nordiche 11 tempo e il migliore progettista. Scorre, scalfisce e stratifica. Disegna i lineamenti delle pietre, fa giochi grafici sapienti, rielaborati per le superfici di Chorus. L’identita della collezione e marcata da tre rocce, 1e cui tracce restituiscono echi e voci di paesaggi diversi, una sinfonia estetica inconsueta. Un viaggio tra cime e scogliere del nord diventa paesaggio urbano o domestico. ISPIRAZIONE/ INSPIRATION Nordic notes Time is the best designer. As it flows, it scrapes and stratifies; it shapes the stone and originates the strong, rough patterns which we’ve revised to...

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11 FORMATI/ SIZES 3 SPESSORI/ THIKNESSES Formati e spessori Chorus si sviLuppa in 8 formati, quadrati e rettangoLari - daU’ampiezza del 1 20x1 20 cm aha finezza del ListeLLo 9,7x60 cm. La serie famiLiarizza con ambienti aLL’avanguardia o daL sapore tradizionaLe. Lo spessore in 20 miLLimetri permette di impreziosire gLi spazi esterni con La stessa soLidita deLLe pietre. Sizes and thickness Chorus comes in 8 squared and rectangular sizes, ranging from the impactful 120x120cm slabs to the finer 9,7x60cm strips. This series fits flawlessly into cutting-edge environments as well as traditional locations....

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Colori e superfici Le 5 miscele di colore in 3 finiture permettono di legare Chorus a progetti di carattere molto diverso. I toni della serie esaltano la varieta delle pietre calcaree: I’alternanza e combinazione di punti, venature e striature spiccano su fondi scuri e si amalgamano a cromie chiare, fanno di Chorus un prodotto tecnologico e artistico insieme. Surfaces and colors Chorus has 5 compounds in 3 finishes allowing the series to fulfill different projects. The palette emphasizes the variety of limestone-like surfaces. Patterns made of accents, veins, and streaks make a perfect contrast...

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chorus tobacco

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chorus tobacco

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chorus silver

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chorus silver

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chorus beige

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chorus grey

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chorus grey

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chorus white

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chorus white

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SPECIFICHE TECNICHE/ TECHNICAL FEATURES CLASSIFICAZIONE ANTISDRUCCIOLO ASSESSMENT OF SLIP RESISTANCE DIN 51130 R9 - R10 - R11 DIN 51097 A - A+B - A+B+C COF Conforme/ Compliant DCOF Conforme/ Compliant PENDULUM + 36 PTV 96 60x120 - 60x60 - 30x60 specs & tech GRES PORCELLANATO TUTTA MASSA UGL FULL-BODY PORCELAIN UGL

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GRES PORCELLANATO / PORCELAIN STONEWARE GREENTHINKING / GREENTHINKING INATTACCABILE DA ACIDI / RESISTENTE A GELO E SHOCK TERMICI / 100% ACQUE REFLUE RECUPERATE / ENERGIA AUTO-PRODOTTA DA RESISTANTTO FROST AND SUDDEN THERMAL CHANGES 100% RECOVERED WASTE WATER FOTOVOLTAICO/ ENERGY SELF-PRODUCED BY PV PLANT FACILMENTE PULIBILE / RESISTENTE A SFORZI ED ABRASIONI / RESISTANT TO STRESSES AND ABRASION 500 Kg/cm2 di pressatura meccanica e cottura a 1.250°C / 500 kg/cm2 of mechanical pressing and firing at 1250°C & 98% RIFIUTI AVVIATI A RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA / 98% WASTE SENT TO SEPARATE COLLECTION *...

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specs & tech

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4 PEZZI SPECIALI/ TRIMS 17 PEZZI SPECIALI K2/ TRIMS K2 □□□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□□ MOSAICO • 30x30 (12”x12”) RT 9 mm (TESSERE: 2,8x2,8 - 1V6"X1V6") ANGOLARE BORDO CON TORO ▲ 30x30 (12”x12”) RT 20 mm GRADINO BORDO CON TORO ▲ 60x120 (24”x48”) RT 20 mm 30x120 (12”x48”) RT 20 mm 30x60 (12”x24”) RT 20 mm specs & tech GRADINO ANGOLO INTERNO BORDO CON TORO ▲ 60X120 (24”x48”) RT 20 mm 30x120 (12”x48”) RT 20 mm ▲ 30x60 (12”x24”) RT 20 mm GRADINO ANGOLO ESTERNO BORDO CON TORO ▲ 60X120 (24”x48”) RT 20 mm 30x120 (12”x48”) RT...

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SCHEMI DI POSA/ LAYING SYSTEM Fuga minima consigliata per posa in interno 2mm, in esterno 4mm Minimum suggested joint for indoor laying 2mm, for ourdoor 4mm Consigli di posa, pulizia e manutenzione al link keope.com Consigli di posa, pulizia e manutenzione al link keope.com specs & tech

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FORMAT! / SIZES *Formato nominale / Nominal size • Natural R9 ■ Grip R10 A Grip R11 MISURE, PES! ED IMBALLI / SIZE, WEIGHT AND PACKAGING INFORMAZIONI TECNICHE / TECHNICAL FEATURES FORMATO SPESSORE PZ/SCATOLA MQ/SCATOLA KG/SCATOLA MQ/PALLET KG/PALLET SCATOLA/PALLET SIZE THICKNESS PIECES/BOX SQM/BOX KG/BOX SQM/PALLET KG/PALLET BOX/PALLET DIMENSION! RETTIFICATO SIZES RECTIFIED lunghezza-larghezza / lenght-width ±0,3% (±1,0 mm max) spessore / thickness ±5,0% (±0,5 mm max) UNI EN ISO ortogonalita / rectangularity ±0,3% (±1,5 mm max) planarita / flatness ±0,4% (±1,8 mm max) _qualita superficie / surface...

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luglio 2019 HEADQUARTER via statale 467, 21 42013 Casalgrande (RE) - Italy FACTORY via canale, 67 42013 Casalgrande (RE) - Italy WAREHOUSE via dell’industria, 1 42013 Casalgrande (RE) - Italy [email protected] keope.com IT_ Ceramiche Keope si riserva la facoltà di apportare variazioni ai prodotti illustrati in questo catalogo per necessità produttive o al fine di migliorarne la qualità. I campioni sono puramente indicativi. Gli imballaggi e pesi riportati possono variare per necessità produttive. Consultare gli uffici commerciali al momento dell’ordine. EN_ Ceramiche Keope reserves the right to...

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