Product Range and Essences

The document presents a comprehensive catalogue of glazed porcelain stoneware tiles under the "Essenze" collection, featuring natural wood-effect designs named Cannella, Vaniglia, Sandalo, and Gelsomino. The collection includes various finishes such as rectified, brushed, and self-leveling surfaces, designed for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Tile Specifications and Dimensions

The tiles come in multiple sizes ranging from small formats like 14x85 cm (5.5"x33") to large formats such as 27x163 cm (10.8"x65.2") and 40.5x81 cm (16"x32"). Thickness varies between 8 mm and 17 mm depending on the product line. Packaging details include pieces per box, square meters per box, weight per box, and pallet configurations, facilitating logistics and installation planning.

Surface Finishes and Technical Features

Finishes include rectified edges for precise installation, brushed surfaces for a textured feel, and self-leveling tiles to ensure flatness during laying. The tiles are frost-proof and suitable for outdoor use, with PEI ratings ranging from IV to V indicating high wear resistance. Slip resistance ratings vary from R9 to R11 depending on the finish and intended environment.

Laying Recommendations

Installation guidelines recommend avoiding a 1/2 staggered laying pattern (42.5 - 60 cm offset) and instead suggest a 1/10 staggered pattern (8.5 - 12 cm offset) for optimal aesthetic and structural results. The use of self-leveling spacers is advised to achieve a uniform surface and reduce installation errors.

Special Trims and Accessories

The collection offers special trims including corner steps, front steps, skirting boards (7x60 cm), and universal profiles for finishing edges and sanitary connections. These trims are available on demand and in all colors matching the tile range, with minimum order quantities specified.

Technical Standards and Compliance

Design and Aesthetic Features

The Essenze collection offers multiple graphic designs per format, providing a natural wood look with light to moderate shade variation (V2). Digital material effects enhance the realistic appearance of the tiles. The range includes both natural and outdoor (OUT) versions with enhanced slip resistance.

Packaging and Logistics

Packaging is optimized for transport with detailed information on box quantities, square meters per box, weight, and pallet loading. Special packaging for large formats incurs an additional charge. The company provides merchandising displays and sample boards to support sales and presentation.

Manufacturer and Certifications

Produced by Dado Ceramica S.r.l., Italy, the products comply with ISO and EN standards including ISO 9001:2008 (Quality), ISO 14001:2004 (Environment), ISO 50001:2011 (Energy), OHSAS 18001 (Health and Safety), and ISO 14021:2016 (Environmental labels).

Critical Recommendations and Limitations

• Avoid 1/2 staggered laying pattern; prefer 1/10 stagger for best results.
• Use self-leveling spacers for optimal installation quality.
• Special trims are available only on order with minimum quantities.
• Large format tiles require special packaging with additional costs.
• Tiles have light to moderate shade variation (V2), which should be considered in design planning.