ABSOLUTE – new black floor tiles for superior elegance

Absolute achieves a new sophisticated appeal thanks to the introduction of black floor tiles.

The collection offers of charming marble patterns combined with the performances and technological qualities of ceramic tiles; a range of matching wall and floor coverings of a classic, intimate and refined look.

Thanks to their glossy surface and to the slight pattern of marble veins, Absolute wall coverings appear luminous and light. A wide choice of décors, fret patterns, mosaics and compositions offers interesting possibilities for personalizing and characterizing the environment.

 

The range of Absolute floorings, made in porcelain stoneware with natural or lapped surface, is available in different colour tones inspired by marble stone: from Travertine to Marfil Cream via Statuary Marble. Decorated by the means of innovative digital HD (High Definition) technologies, the surfaces boast dynamic structures and colour scales of infinite gradation, conferring them a high-end natural appearance. 

 

Absolute floor coverings are part of the “NovaBell ecosystem”tiles with low environmental impact thanks to their elevated content of recycled materials (see in-depth information on the following page). programmes, combining

 

 

applications:       floor and wall covering

materials:            porcelaine stoneware (floor tiles),double fired white body ceramics (wall tiles)  

floor tiles: Nero Marquinia (Black), Marrone Marquinia (brown), Travertino Beige, Travertino Grigio (grey), Crema Marfil (cream)

dimensions:        floor tiles: 59,1x59,1, 29,1x59,1, 29,1x29,1

surfaces:             natural, lapped, ASTM C1028, DRY≥0,65 – WET≥0,60 DIN 51130 R10

NovaBell S.p.A. Ceramiche Italiane, leader in the production of high-range ceramic tiles, has always been following a policy based on environmental respect and sustainable development. Since 2007, this commitment is represented by “NovaBell ecosystem”, a programme combining all porcelain stoneware products based on sustainable development, intended as the protection of the environment, health and safety. The reduction of rejects, the optimized performances of every resource included in the production processes, the reuse and recycling of materials and the great attention are fundamental elements of the company's programmes for environmental sustainability.

 

The “NovaBell ecosystem” brand in particular is used for the NovaBell products containing at least 40% of recycled ceramic content by weight. At present, those products, rich of aesthetic value and with low impact on the environment - the brand new collections Pietra di Basalto, Stratos, Absolute, Supreme, RHD, Tuscania, the 2009 novelties Natural Wood, Must, Trekking, the Emporio, Home, ST/One, Happywood and Spazio ranges and the appreciated Softlook and Silex lines – have been certified by the Bureau Veritas institute as complying with LEED®, the rating system for green buildings, promoted by the United States Green Building Council. Some ranges by NovaBell comply even with the Ecolabel European trademark (registration number IT/21/07).