“For years, Europe has been ahead of the curve in the utilization of extra-large format interior- and exterior-use surfaces. These products are now making a rapidly growing impact in the North American market.” — Ron Levasseur
“Large format porcelain slabs increase the scale and style of porcelain tile on par with natural stone slabs. This is opening up a whole new world.” — Daltile
Slab Trends…
“Guaged porcelain tile panels/slabs (GPTP/S) are gaining a lot of traction in the tile and stone industries … Tile manufacturers continue to push boundaries with GPTP/S, in terms of design and size, crafting porcelain interpretations of everything from natural stone to wallpaper and even personalized pictures.” — Tile Magazine
Hygiene and Safety…
“Level slabs are officially approved as “Food Equipment Materials” under the NSF/ANSI 51 standard and can therefore be used in direct contact with foods. This certification has been awarded by the highly respected National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), a world leader in product food safety certification. The Foundation certifies products in accordance with very tough standards that establish the minimum food protection and hygiene requirements with regard to the materials, design, manufacture, construction, and performance of food handling and processing equipment. Emilgroup views this as a major milestone, especially for guaranteeing the quality of its products as kitchen countertops, particularly in contexts where specific certifications are required: In restaurants, canteens, bars, and commercial applications. Thanks to the constant dedicated work of its Quality Department, Emilgroup increases its products’ guaranteed safety, not just as floor and wall coverings but also as genuine furnishing and worktop solutions (countertops and backsplashes for kitchens and bathrooms). Their hygiene and resistance to heat and chemicals, combined with their convenient care, make Emilgroup products the ideal solution for ensuring the highest quality performances and ground-breaking design for every kind of location.” — Emilgroup
Staying on the Tile Pulse…
A significant focus of Coverings 2023 was upon large-format porcelain slabs.
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