Style, Functionality and High Technology

Beauty allied to practicality, but tempered with technology. The bet for the launches at EXPO REVESTIR 2014, the ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION FASHION WEEK, which takes place from 11 to 14 March at the Transamerica Expo Center, revolves around concepts that enhance environments in styles ranging from rustic to contemporary.

Check out the news that some manufacturers have prepared for this year.

ANGELGRES: wood, stone, brick and marble in Full HD

After launching the 30x60 cm model in 2013, ANGELGRES, from Santa Catarina, plans to put stones in the 55x55 cm size on the floor and tile market in the first half of the year.

The square floor in HD brings impression that perfectly reproduces wood, stones, rustic bricks and marble with maximum fidelity of its aesthetic characteristics, including veins, textures and colours.

PALIMANAN: rustic and with technology

The brand is launching 20 products that combine high technology in four new collections. The official catalogue for EXPO REVESTIR includes coverings for indoor and outdoor areas and swimming pools, including natural stones, pebbles and bricks.

PALIMANAN's 2014 Collection includes the Malta Stone, an ornamental rock from the andesite family, which is highly resistant and durable, and can be found in various sizes and finishes for both indoor and outdoor areas. Together, the brand launches the Skineer Blade, in the 60 X 120 cm format and with a thickness of only 1mm.

Two other launches are suitable for walls, such as the thinner "Rockface" Brick and the easy-to-apply shingled "Fiji" Pebble.

TARKETTvinyl flooring for homes and businesses

TARKETT presents vinyl flooring for homes and businesses that have as strong points durability, practicality in installation, maintenance and design. In 2013, the company started manufacturing the Ambienta and Essence lines in Brazil and this year intends to launch another 100% Brazilian series.

The Ambienta series has been expanded with more than 11 colours and three fabric patterns in 47x47cm. Essence, specific for residential use, will present two colour options and textures that simulate stone. The Imagine collection comes with four new colours.

Besides the aesthetics, the products are made of PVC, 100% recyclable and contain low levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC).

EDIMAX ASTOR: inspiration in nature, sophistication and technology

The Italian company EDIMAX-ASTOR has production focused on coloured enamelled porcelain stoneware floor and wall tiles. At EXPO REVESTIR 2014, the company is presenting ceramic solutions based on combining style and functionality.

The inspiration comes from different elements found in nature, such as wood and rocks. All designed for indoor and outdoor environments. An example is the Wood_Ker line, with natural colours and a (14,4 x 100 cm) format with knots and modernised strokes.

Warm coloured porcelain stoneware is the characteristic of Instone (45,3X75,8, 44,6x75,1 45,3X45,3, 3Xx30, 30X45,3 and 7,5X15), and Boards (14,4X100): porcelain stoneware that unites nature and technology.

CEMENT DESIGN: versatile, resistant and ecological nano-cement

CEMENT DESIGN is a company specializing in nanocement-based products. Manufactured in Spain, CEMENT DESIGN - yes, the company name is the same as tile - is designed to provide smooth, extra-thin surfaces that can be applied to floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, furniture and swimming pools.

The product also makes it possible to combine colours, shapes, such as logos and images printed on the surfaces. With different applications, it does not require the use of large machines and is a sustainable product, as it reduces energy consumption, transport and waste production, thus avoiding carbon dioxide emissions.

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