Tile "Keramin": features and range of collections

Ceramic tiles today are a material widely used in construction and finishing works. Without it, it is impossible to imagine the decoration of the bathroom, kitchen, bathroom. Tile floors can also decorate the interiors of the living room. And in commercial premises, tiles are simply irreplaceable and very convenient material. The quality standard is considered to be products from Spanish and Italian manufacturers. But you should not spend money on foreign goods if you can find a worthy replacement for them with good quality and lower cost, paying attention to the products of the Belarusian company Keramin, which has been working in the ceramic industry for over 60 years.

The history of the Keramin company began in 1950 with the launch of the Minsk brick plant No. 10. For the next 67 years, production expanded, modified and modernized. Today the company is one of the largest in the ceramic industry in Eastern Europe and specializes in the production of ceramic bricks, porcelain stoneware, tiles and sanitary ceramics. Over the past 10 years, Keramin has been recognized as the brand leader in the consumer category, as well as the best construction product.

The production lines of the enterprise are equipped with modern equipment from leading European manufacturers, with whom Keramin has been cooperating for many years, which allows not to stop at what has been achieved and constantly go forward in its development, maintain a high level of quality and a wide range of products.

Keramin tile is an environmentally friendly finishing material, since only natural materials are used as raw materials, the quality of which is constantly monitored. The safety and environmental friendliness of the product, as well as the production process, is confirmed by the corresponding certificate (both domestic and European).

Belarusian tiles "Keramin" are intended for facing wall and floor surfaces. It is available in a wide variety of colors, designs, formats and textures. Each collection includes floor and wall tiles, as well as a set of decors - friezes, inserts, panels (made in the general style of the series).

Ceramic tile cover can be matte or glossy, textured or smooth straight. The manufacturing process includes several serial-parallel stages, specific for the production of unglazed and glazed material, respectively.

First, the base is prepared from the raw materials. For this, all materials are first dosed, then crushed and mixed. Clay is combined with water to the consistency of sour cream, and then ground with non-plastic additives. The result is a slip.The stage of creating a press powder consists of several processes, during which it is ensured that a material ready for pressing with specified technical parameters is obtained.

Next, they move on to the pressing process, which is carried out in a semi-dry way. The finished mixture, which looks like a powder, is pressed on both sides, as a result of which the granules are deformed and moved. Due to this, the required level of strength of the finished product is laid. At this stage, a press with a force of 6200 tons is used.

After passing the pressing procedure, the tiles are dried with hot air. During this process, the tile first heats up, then excess moisture is evaporated from it and cooled. The next important step is decoration, during which glaze, pattern or engobe is applied to the upper side of the tile.

During the production process, a pattern can be applied to a tile in different ways:

• Silk-screen printing. A technology in which the drawing is applied with mastic through special stencils.
• Digital printing. This is the most modern way of transferring a pattern to a tile, which allows you to bring to life any design ideas, as well as very accurately imitate the pattern of various natural materials (stone, marble, wood). In addition, digital printing technology is very convenient for the production of trial releases of tiles and launching a series of new products.
• Rotocolor technology makes it possible to apply on the tiles not only the pattern, but also the texture of natural materials, which is ensured by using a special drum with a silicone coating, from which the relief is transferred to the tile blank.

The glaze is applied to dried or already burnt tiles. To create the glaze, the company uses: kaolin, frit, sand, coloring pigments, oxides. The glaze is applied to the tiles and melted. When the temperature drops, the glaze hardens, acquiring the properties of glass.

The final stage of production is firing. It is at this point that the facing material acquires those properties that allow it to be used for facing various surfaces. The firing process is carried out in special ovens for 30-60 minutes.

A single firing involves coating the tiles with glaze and subsequent firing. In this way, flooring material is produced. The wall tiles are fired two times - first the dried workpiece, and then the glazed or engobe-coated part.

The use of double firing allows you to expand the range of design solutions and use additional materials for decoration, such as metallized glazes, "vitrose", chandeliers, materials imitating gold and platinum.

For the manufacture of friezes, inserts, borders, the starting material is the same tile. The appropriate decor is simply applied to it, then it is fired and cut into the appropriate formats.

The main advantages of Keramin tiles, which explain its long-standing popularity among consumers, are:

• Smoothness. The tile has a flat and smooth surface, which is very easy to clean. It does not accumulate impurities, which, with high humidity, lead to the formation of fungus.
• Moisture resistance. The company guarantees that its products will not swell from exposure to moisture, will not lose their attractiveness, will not collapse, will not fall off the wall and will serve for a long period, provided it is properly installed.
• Strength. The Keramin tile has high strength characteristics, especially its floor types, which ensures its easy installation and long-term operation.
• Resistant to various chemicals. Even aggressive substances used in the care of the veneer cannot do much harm to it.
• High heat transfer rates. Reflecting heat, the facing material contributes to the creation and maintenance of comfortable temperature conditions in the room.
• Attractive appearance and a wide variety of collections of ceramic tiles, which include a set of elements necessary for cladding any room.
• Environmental friendliness. Keramin is made only from natural materials.
• Attractive price-quality ratio for the consumer products. With the level of technical characteristics that differ little from the Italian and Spanish counterparts, Keramin products have a much lower price.

The Keramin company produces ceramic tiles of the following types:

• Glazed tiles for indoor wall cladding.
• Glazed floor tiles (suitable for facing ledges, steps in the bathroom, if any).
• Friezes.

• Ceramic tiles with decorative inserts.
• Ceramic panels.

• Decorative glass products.
• Ceramic mosaic.

The presence of a large number of collections and a rich assortment range give the consumer an excellent opportunity to choose the format of the facing material and decorative elements to it, which are most suitable for specific functional tasks.

Glazed ceramics for interior decoration are available in thicknesses:

• 7 mm - in formats 200x200, 300x200 mm.
• 7.5 mm - format 275x400 mm.
• 8.5 mm - format 100x300 mm.
• 9.5 mm - 200x500 and 300x600 mm.
• Floor ceramics have a thickness of 8 mm and dimensions of 400x400 mm.

Decorative ceramic panels are available in thicknesses:

• 7 mm - format 200x300 mm.
• 7.5 mm - in formats 200x200 and 275x400 mm.
• 8.5 mm - 100x300 mm.
• 10 mm - 200x500 and 300x600 mm.
• Ceramics with decorative inserts have a thickness of 7.5 and 10 mm and are presented in formats 275x400 and 300x600 mm.

In the design of facing material for walls and floors, a variety of textures are used: stone, wood, metal, concrete or even textiles.

Design solutions of "Keramina" are able to make even the most modest interior unique. The color palette used in the design is quite diverse - from pleasant white and beige shades to bright red, light green and purple.

The variety of colors, original format and attractive decor provide ample space for creativity. Moreover, many collections offer combinations of ceramic monochromatic materials with patterned decors in various styles (for example, "patchwork"), photographic panels to create original interiors of a bathroom or kitchen space.

Currently, there are 58 collections in the Keramin catalog. Let's take a look at some of them.

A very bright and dynamic collection with stripes and ornaments, which can be chosen in different colors: pink, beige, black, gray, white, gray-blue.

An elegant series in the style of a popular music festival, which can bring a holiday and joyful mood to any room. The collection is distinguished by the presence of decorative inserts with the image of butterflies, a cup of tea, coffee or a glass of water. Available in black, white, gray, orange and red.

Another bright collection inspired by the colors of summer. The original series is made with decorative panels depicting flowers, stones, bamboo. Combining them with plain tiles of light green, white or purple colors brings a touch of exoticism.

The series in the oriental style is represented by embossed tiles with floral patterns. The combination of light colors and aged gold creates a sense of wealth and luxury. A wide selection of friezes helps to correctly distribute accents.

A striking representative of classic collections that fill the house with harmony and comfort thanks to the imitation of the texture of the fabric and the simple restrained ornament of decorative inserts.

The cladding material from this collection is well suited for interior decoration in any style. The main tile in the series resembles the texture of rare marble with small pinkish veins. Its combination with panels with sophisticated floral patterns can make the interior rich and elegant.

A collection for those who love to shine and shine. All ceramics in it are made in the form of a mosaic.

The main elements are made in pale amber tones with an onyx texture. The collection includes four types of panels: two with a floral pattern and two with a geometric pattern, with the help of which you can create interiors that are completely different in mood and style. Such tiles will be more to the taste of lovers of classics and everything natural.

The interior, created from the elements of this collection, will fill the room in spring and with a pleasant aroma. Without the use of panels with blue or purple irises and flying dragonflies, the space will be lifeless and empty.

A series in a modern style with the main facing material imitating marble and panels with dynamic geometric patterns, will help to create a unique eco-design interior.

Black and white series with embossed texture. Such tiles are able to bring the charm of luxury and style to the interior.

The design of this collection is inspired by the patterns of Venetian lace, which makes a room with a similar cladding as delicate, transparent and sophisticated.

An urban collection in shades of gray. The tile imitates the concrete surfaces of the stone jungle of this metropolis, and the volumetric panel resembles a labyrinth, from which only the strongest and most self-confident can get out.

The collection's motto is “beauty and luxury”. The black and white finish with a marble structure in matt ceramic material creates a magical holiday feeling.

A series in which a special type of material is used - beveled tiles that give a special volume and relief to the entire room. Floral print panels give the collection its expressiveness. The series is presented in turquoise and lilac versions.

The series is based on a light beige cladding reminiscent of the texture of a stone.

The special charm of the collection is revealed in its decor, which is represented by:

• A panel of the same color with two embossed waves.
• Panel with embossed floral ornaments.
• Panel with photo printing of orchid flowers.

About 70% of buyers recommend Keramin as a good finishing material. At the same time, it is noted that an important role in the choice of this particular facing coating was played by its democratic price. The tile design is presented in both rather laconic and sophisticated options.

Tilers note that Keramin tiles are well cut, it can be conveniently and quickly laid, since it does not matter in which direction the laying should be done (vertically or horizontally). No cracks or chips form on the material when drilling. The relief on the ceramic tile is located in such a way that, when cut, any of its parts has its own bulges, due to which it is well attached to the tile adhesive.

Among the shortcomings, consumers point to the high cost of decorative panels, inserts, friezes, glass elements. Some people complain about different tile sizes and not always an even surface. But even so, in general, consumers give high marks to this manufacturer.

• Beige textured wood-like tiles in combination with exquisite decor, original panels and different directions of ceramic laying create a special atmosphere in the toilet interior, filled with natural freshness and warmth
• The use of mosaic tiles from the Calypso collection in the bathroom interior creates the feeling of textile wall upholstery. Its subtlety and weightlessness gives the room a special charm.
• A kitchen apron made of blue and white tiles from the Mallorca series, as if sending us to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, makes the interior fresh and airy, like a breath of the sea breeze.

• Such an interior is suitable only for truly creative people. The use of vibrant colors and moving patterns make the setting truly unique.
• The combination of white tiles with antique damask ornaments and a textile striped texture in warm brown tones make the interior of the room not only refined, but luxurious.
• The original high-tech interior of the shower room helps to create the Mirari tile collection in red and black. The special low-relief matte surface of the tile allows you to add a certain mystery to the atmosphere of the room.

• The environmental theme in the design of premises is very relevant today. The interior made using Sierra tiles from Keramin is a vivid confirmation of this. In this space, a complete feeling of unity with nature is created.
• This interior takes us back to antiquity. Expressive reliefs and a sumptuous figured frieze fill the modest ensemble with the grandeur and splendor characteristic of the art of that era.

For an overview of the Keramin tile, see the video below.