FAQ

Porcelain stoneware is a compact, non-absorbent and hygienic ceramic surface. Compared with traditional materials, it is resistant to stains, bending, heat, impacts, chemicals, scratches, frost and UV rays. It is also fire-resistant and dimensionally stable.

For indoor spaces, Soft, Natural and Lux finishes are recommended. For wellness areas, outdoor spaces and commercial environments, P-Tech is preferable, as it offers high slip resistance and easy cleaning, or alternatively the R11 A+B+C anti-slip finish.

Yes, they are recommended for any type of residential flooring or walkable surface that does not have direct access to outdoor areas. It is advisable to protect entrances with standard doormats. The use of abrasive cleaning tools should be strictly limited.

Because our collections feature intentional graphic and colour variations, inspired by their natural reference materials. Mixing tiles from different boxes allows the installer to enhance the product’s natural appearance and overall aesthetic effect.

It is a ceramic range—divided into the OUT.20 ABK, X20 Flaviker and Plein Air Gardenia&Ariana collections—specifically designed for outdoor use. It offers exceptional strength, mechanical resistance and slip resistance for exterior projects.

Definitely. It combines outstanding frost resistance and slip safety with refined material effects, making it ideal for outdoor areas and spaces in contact with water.

Yes. Outdoor collections such as OUT.20 ABK, X20 Flaviker and Plein Air Gardenia&Ariana bring the brands’ iconic flooring and wall-covering aesthetics into exterior settings, allowing complete visual and stylistic continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Shade indicates the slight colour variations that may occur between individual production batches.

Calibre refers to the “actual” size of the rectified product, expressed in tenths of a millimetre, compared with the “nominal” size indicated in the product description.

“First choice” indicates that the material is first-quality and therefore free from defects.

Rectified products allow installation with a minimum grout joint of 1 or 2 mm, while products with natural edges should be installed with a joint of at least 3 mm to compensate for slight dimensional variations.

Tiles, typically used for traditional applications, are available in sizes ranging from smaller formats up to 120 × 280 cm and are used for both indoor and outdoor floors and wall coverings. Large-format semi-finished slabs, on the other hand, measure 160 × 320 cm and are designed for project applications such as clad volumes, kitchens, worktops and other furnishing elements, as an alternative to natural stone slabs.

All technical parameters can be found in our catalogues, technical guides and in the dedicated Download area of our website.

Yes, porcelain stoneware is classified as fire-resistant (Class A1), does not release toxic substances, is frost-resistant, and withstands UV rays and weathering.

ABK Group distributes its products worldwide. For information about retailers, you can submit a request via the contact form on the website.