Wood effect porcelain stoneware

Wood-effect porcelain stoneware flooring: characteristics

Wood-effect porcelain stoneware flooring is available in a wide range of shades - from the lightest to the darkest - woods - oak, walnut, olive, birch, wenge, etc. - and finishes - polished, antiqued, natural, etc. - available. - and available finishes - glossy, antique, natural, etc. - are an increasingly popular solution for interior design. - are an increasingly popular solution for cladding domestic and public spaces, both indoors and outdoors. 

Thanks to increasingly advanced, high-performance processing techniques, the prestigious Italian brands selected by Capolino 1929 offer porcelain stoneware strips and tiles that are ideal for perfectly reproducing the remarkable aesthetic impact offered by parquet: from the elegance and sobriety of coverings in soft shades tending towards grey to the note of warmth given by honey-coloured floors, this versatile ceramic material makes it possible to achieve any desired effect. Wood-effect porcelain stoneware is an excellent alternative to Cotto-effect porcelain stoneware in terms of warmth and is the preferred choice of users for warm, rustic environments.

Wood effect stoneware: the advantages

To an aesthetic yield perfectly comparable to that of natural parquet, Made in Italy wood-effect porcelain stoneware adds other important advantages

• exceptional resistance to impact and abrasion - unlike natural wood, stoneware is not afraid of damage caused by falling objects or rubbing caused by moved furniture;
• impermeability to water and resistance to the formation of stains - wood-effect porcelain stoneware floors are also suitable for kitchens and bathrooms, rooms where delicate parquet flooring is generally not recommended;
• easy cleaning and maintenance - stoneware tiles do not require any special care to be kept in perfect condition, unlike natural wood floors (which require periodic laminating and polishing);
• reduced environmental impact - the raw materials used to produce porcelain stoneware have a significantly lower ecological weight than the wood needed to make a parquet floor;
• affordable prices - wood-effect porcelain stoneware reproduces the aesthetic characteristics of the finest wood species, naturally reducing costs.

Wood-effect porcelain stoneware floors are also suitable for covering spaces exposed to the weather, thanks to the special properties of this solid material.

Wood-effect porcelain stoneware or parquet? Differences, pros and cons

Wood-effect porcelain stoneware and traditional parquet have very different physical characteristics, which make the two types of flooring dissimilar in practice, despite the strong similarity in appearance.

The main pros of choosing wood-effect porcelain stoneware are:

• resistance and durability.
• possibility of use for indoor and outdoor flooring.
• possibility of use for floors in wet areas (such as bathrooms and kitchens).
• minimal maintenance requirements (normal cleaning with water and floor cleaning agents).
• cost-effective.

The characteristics that make traditional parquet flooring still a popular choice today are:

• good thermal and acoustic insulation.
• tactile sensation of a warm and natural material.

In addition to the higher costs for the initial installation, parquet requires careful and constant maintenance, with the use of specific oils and waxes necessary to protect and preserve all the aesthetic characteristics of natural wood over time. As the years go by, the parquet must be laminated to reduce the impact of signs of wear (discolouration, stains, scratches) that inevitably tend to appear on the wooden strips.

On the other hand, once installation is complete, wood-effect porcelain stoneware flooring guarantees a long life in impeccable conditions, without requiring any special treatment.

Made in Italy wood-effect porcelain stoneware tiles: prices, estimates and online purchase

Consult the product sheets to find out more about the characteristics of the individual tile models or types of floor and send your request for a personalised, free estimate by filling in the appropriate contact form.

Capolino 1929 staff are always at your disposal to clarify the characteristics, prices and delivery times of all the articles in the catalogue. For further information, you can refer to the addresses indicated in the contact section of this website.