Surfaces glossary

MATT/OPAQUE Finish

The Natural surface is characterized by a typically matt/opaque effect. It can be smooth or slightly textured.

This effect is achieved by pressing the material without further processing after firing.

Variations of this surface include Naturale, Matte, and Sablé.

 

TEXTURED Finish

Characterized by a pronounced surface texture, it can be divided into two categories:

• The Textured surface is designed to achieve specific aesthetic characteristics, with varying depths and a three-dimensional visual effect. This surface type is created by pressing with a non-smooth mold and does not undergo further processing after firing. Variants include Strutturata, Cannettè, and Bocciardata.
• The Grip surface is intended to achieve specific anti-slip safety characteristics, suitable for its intended use. This surface is obtained by pressing with a shaped mold, without further processing after firing. Variants include Grip, Comfort, and R + PTV.

 

SEMI-GLOSSY Finish

Characterized by a semi-glossy surface effect, it can be smooth or slightly textured and is divided into two categories:

• The Brushed surface has a soft, slightly satin, and non-reflective effect, making it less glossy compared to the Polished surface. This finish is achieved through an intermediate mechanical process after firing, starting from a pressed surface. Possible variants include Spazzolata, Soft, and Matte Silk.
• The Lappato surface stands out as slightly glossier than the Brushed surface while maintaining a soft, slightly satin, and non-reflective effect. It is achieved through medium-intensity mechanical processing after firing, using a smooth or wavy mold. Variants include Lappata, Smooth/Satin, Patiné/Adouci and Matte Leather.

 

GLOSSY Finish

The Glossy surface is characterized by a shiny and reflective effect. It can be smooth or slightly textured. This result is obtained through brushing and mechanical polishing with decreasing abrasion after firing, using exclusively a smooth pad.

Available variants for this surface include Glossy, High Glossy, and Glossy Bright.