Pastilles: everything you need to know to decorate your home

Cerâmica Atlas, specialist in the subject, gives the advice. Watch!

In pills they have been in the daily life of Brazilians for decades. On building facades or in interior decoration, they carry fond memories that keep them high in many properties to this day. Why does this happen?

It’s just that the industry uses technology to reinvent itself year after year and thus continue to follow industry trends. Below, take a look at the tips and other information collected by Cerâmica Atlas:

Evolution

At first, inserts were widely used in detailing and mosaics. Over time, they have gained strength and advanced into different home environments.

It is currently very common to see designs for bathrooms, kitchens, gourmet areas and pools, not to mention the countless facades of commercial and residential buildings and sports halls. Even social areas are receiving the presence of inserts, from customizing walls and even furniture.

types of inserts

There are pills on the market porcelain, ceramics and glass. The main differences between them are related to the composition of the raw materials and the production process.

Porcelain tiles tend to be more beneficial, thanks to their low water absorption (less than 0.5%), as well as being suitable for use on facades, floors, barbecues, saunas and swimming pools. There is also a wide variety of colors and finish types available.

Where to use?

Porcelain tiles can be used in virtually any environment, including: saunas, swimming pools, barbecues, facades, walls, internal and external flooring.

However, as each model has its own technical particularity, it is essential to observe the indications for use and performance of each of them in order to choose the correct place of application. To satisfy the most diverse needs, the inserts are available in the most varied formats.

Mortars and mortars

Porcelain stoneware tiles have a low porosity index in their composition. Therefore, it is necessary to use mortars with specific chemical additives in their formulation, to guarantee the best result from a technical point of view.

Therefore, Atlas recommends using class AC III mortars specific to the type of environment to be applied. In the technical condition of the mortar, the indication is for “flexible” mortars specific for the type of space covered.

angle brackets

In swimming pools, in addition to thinking about aesthetics, it is necessary to consider safety, an item that is part of NBR 10339/2018. One of the important aspects to include in the project is the elimination of “sharp corners”. And the industry already offers corners and edges that correct the problem, with rounded parts that still provide protection for users.

Right choice

It is important to choose the tablet always considering the indication for use of the product. The ideal is to have the help of an architect or interior designer at this stage, also to calculate the necessary amount of each coating to be applied, without any shortages or waste.

Application

Being a high quality product full of details, the advice is to always rely on professionals who have experience in applying inserts, especially in cases where specific designs or customizations are made.

main precautions

For cleaning and maintenance of its parts, it is recommended to use a neutral detergent. Therefore never use products that contain hydrofluoric acid in their composition (in any concentration), as the substance has a corrosive action and can damage the ceramic coating and also the grout.

Similarly, when cleaning, do not use steel wool to avoid damage to the product surface.

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Source: Terra

Benjamin

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