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SapienStone, the new frontier of luxury porcelain slabs. With our beautiful porcelain slabs, SapienStone decrees a revolution in the architectural surface industry. Developed by Iris Ceramica Group, a leader in the production of full-body technical porcelain sector for over 50 years, SapienStone is the result of an ambitious research project to combine visual perfection, excellent performance, practicality and absolute hygiene in a single product. The quality of the porcelain slabs guarantees the exceptional characteristics of SapienStone featuring a long-lasting, unalterable product that is resistant to the most common forms of damage and wear: knocks, scratches and abrasions as well as a natural to fire, heat, frost and thermal shock. Our luxury porcelain slabs are also total non-porous, waterproof, and resistant to chemicals and stains, which make them easy to clean and minimizes maintenance. Huge advantage for a huge surface: SapienStone comes in maxi-slabs measuring 4.5 m² (300x150 cm), with an ultra-light coupled thickness of 1.4 cm, or a full-body thickness of 2 cm. The slabs are easy to work with, in a wide range of furniture design applications, including kitchen worktops, tables, wall units and shelves, vanity tops, shower trays, baths and barbecue tops. The SapienStone color range is the result of a careful selection of the best raw materials and the know-how and research of the expert technicians of the Group. These options allow designers to make the most of their design ideas. Exclusive, timeless shades precious grains, soft shading and elegant color contrasts can be combined with a choice of two finishes: polished and honed. For a perfect blend of style solutions, these extraordinary furnishing surfaces can be united with matching Iris Ceramica Group floor and wall products. SapienStone is also the world s only ceramic material that can become eco-active. Our Active Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic is able to produce beneficial effects for health and the surrounding atmosphere, thanks to the photocatalysis, which is anti-pollutant, anti-odor, self-cleaning and bactericidal.
6+8 mm full body thickness + special formulated design backing slab size 300x150 2 cm full-body thickness 2 3
maximum heat SapienStone surfaces are resistant to fire, high temperatures, thermal shock and frost. SapienStone is ideal for kitchen worktops: the frequent contact of utensils, pans and hot appliances will not alter either the appearance or the technical performance of the work surface. Heat and fire resistant Thermal shock Frost 4 5
high to knocks and scratches Used intensely, kitchen tops, work surfaces, tables and sinks are frequently exposed to the risk of knocks and scratches, caused by falling objects or contact with sharp and pointed utensils. With the natural of porcelain, SapienStone slabs are a valid solution for preventing this kind of damage and maintaining their original condition for years to come. Scratch resistant Resistance to deep abrasion High tensile strength 6 7
easy to clean, low maintenance Highly compact and non-porous, SapienStone is ideal for use in the kitchen, living room or bathroom, in both residential and public settings. On a SapienStone kitchen surface, even the most feared stains - oil, wine, lemon, vinegar, coffee - and aggressive chemical residues in household cleaning products can be easily removed with minimal effort. Reduced maintenance not only reduces the need for detergents but preserves the beauty of the kitchen unit, table or sink over time. Stain Chemical Reduced water absorption 8 9
bright or matte finish, you choose SapienStone is the proof that functionality and beauty can work together. The polished finish, smooth to the touch and appealing to the eye, adds a brilliant, exclusive touch to any application. The soft, opaque semi-polished finish enhances the natural effect of the surface. SapienStone products do not alter their colour, surface appearance or technical performance when exposed to UV rays or the elements. Color to light Brightness (polished) Aesthetic quality 10 11
ACTIVE Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic is a substance on the frontier of ECO-ACTIVE materials. The photocatalyst in ACTIVE is Titanium Dioxide (TiO) in the form of micrometric particles that adhere to the porcelain at high temperatures. This makes the surface of the slabs highly resistant to scratching, even in case of frequent and intense usage, guaranteeing a long-lasting photocatalytic effect. EUROPEAN PATENT EP2443076 99,99% BACTERICIDAL EFFECTIVENESS Thanks to the oxidation process induced by photocatylists, ACTIVE Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic destroys bacteria that come into contact with the ceramic surface. SELF-CLEANING EFFECTIVENESS Dirt is easier to remove from surfaces without using detergents. Thanks to the photocatalysis process, the surfaces of the ceramic materials have hydrophile characteristics, meaning they are especially attracted to water. The humidity of the outdoor air forms a liquid film on the surface of the ceramic slabs that prevents dirt from settling. Just rain or everyday cleaning with mild detergents is all that is needed to easily clean any surface made from ACTIVE. SapienStone /Active for a new eco-active design; anti-pollutant, anti-odour, self-cleaning and bactericidal ANTI-ODOUR EFFECTIVENESS ACTIVE against odour producing substances. The photocatalysis properties ensure the odour producing molecules that come into contact with the Active surfaces, are degraded and destroyed, eliminating the bad smells. The synergy between Active and the large-sized slabs combines the advantages of both technologies in a new, high-performing material. The implications in the world of architecture and design are countless. The bactericidal, anti-polluting and anti-odour action of ACTIVE also makes the large-sized slabs even more effective in situations with particularly high requirements in terms of health and hygiene. The effectiveness of ACTIVE combined with the extraordinary size and lightness of porcelain tile slabs makes it ideal in rooms used for catering, where floors, walls, kitchen and bath tops can be entirely made of a material that is really able to produce beneficial effects on the atmosphere and human health. H 2 O Environmental respect Good for health Anti-odor Self-cleaning Bactericidal Innovative Aesthetic quality 12 13
KITCHEN TOP WORKTOPS KITCHEN SINKS INDUSTRIAL KITCHENS TABLES AND DESKS COFFEE TABLES DESKS AND RECEPTIONS WALL UNITS AND SHELVES SapienStone applications BATHROOM SINKS BATHROOM SURFACES SHOWER TRAYS BATHS The size, lightness and easy maintenance of Sapienstone slabs offer great support for designers RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR FURNITURE BARBECUE TOPS FIRES AND WOOD BURNERS OTHER... who are looking for a product that is both attractive and functional. Thus, the possibilities for the application of these luxury porcelain slabs are endless in private homes as well as public facilities such as industrial kitchens, clinics, hotels and even airports. Resistance, flexibility, durability and cleanability, these are the features of SapienStone that will be appreciated day after day. FOOD SERVICE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITALITY WELLNESS PUBLIC PLACES SPORTS FACILITIES OTHER... 14 15
interior design kitchen 16 17
use the kitchen to its full potential SapienStone offers fine, decorative solutions, enriched by inimitable colour variations and vein effects that are always unique. 18 19
exclusive kitchen design A successful interior design is longlasting. SapienStone is the ideal surface, as it is resistant to knocks, scratches, thermal shock, fire and frost. Unalterable, carefully selected colours make SapienStone an eternal product. 20 21
interior design living room 22 23
relax in safety With SapienStone, making the most of sophisticated interiors has never been so easy. The physical and mechanical properties of these surfaces allow them to be put to many uses even in the living room, for tables, coffee tables, shelving and doors. The high fire and heat makes it suited for coverings and shelving around fires and wood burners, adding a contemporary touch to the atmosphere. 24 25
bathrooms and wellness 26 27
total look With the vibrant and natural colour shades and pleasant tactile sensations, SapienStone brings harmony to the bathroom, offering a general sense of well-being. 28 29
SapienStone Collection 300x150 6 mm / full-body thickness * 2 cm / full-body thickness BRIGHT ONYX CALACATTA STATUARIO BIANCO LASA CREMA MARFIL BLUE DE SAVOIE PIETRA GREY ARABESCATO CALACATTA / Active IMPERIAL WHITE UNI ICE * UNI ICE / 2 cm thickness 30 31
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