Ceramiche Refin at Coverings 2010

Ceramiche Refin c/o Coverings
27-30 April, Booth # 4123
Orange County Convention Center
North/Souyth Bulding 9400
Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819

To show just how committed Ceramiche Refin is towards the ceramic tile industry in the Unites States of America, the company reaffirms its intention to be at Coverings 2010, the most important American Trade Fair for the ceramic tile industry, which will take place in Orlando from April 27 to April 30.

Respect for the environment, innovation, research and development and attention to detail: these are the key words in the language of Refin, as witness every year in the new collections, which stands out for the amount of creativity, technology and refreshing versatility: Refin products perfectly blend into any existing internal or external space, from living areas to the most intimate of spaces, such as bathrooms as well as kitchens and in private or public spaces.

"Coverings has gone Green", is one of the Pay-Offs for the 2010 American Trade Fair, a Pay-Off that Ceramiche Refin mirrors perfectly: proof of the work and commitment the company puts into eco-sustainability, Refin products win world-wide recognition and awards for technology, products and services able to significantly improve the environment as well as constantly striving to find more eco-sustainable solutions that meet the building requirements set out by the LEED Building Rating System (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

As well as Pro-gres, launched at Cersaie 2009 in Bologna, Ceramiche Refin will showcase other new collections inspired by natural stone and other natural materials, all produced in porcelain stoneware and all 100% Made in Italy.

Pro-gres

The digital decoration process which combined with traditional methods creates new opportunities for the ceramic industry, is one of the main features of the Pro-gres collection. The collection is manufactured using, for the first time ever, 20% post-consumer recycled CRT glass derived from obsolete cathode ray tube TV sets and monitors. Thanks to its features, the Pro-gres collection perfectly meets the building requirements set out by LEED. It is available in the 24"x24" and 12"x24" sizes with a natural or honed surface finish.

Palladio

This collection is inspired by Piasentina stone, a building material traditionally used in Italy and immortalised by Palladio as a noble architectural material. The collection is characterised by flashing and intense chromatic variations typical of the celebrated natural stone. The Palladio collection meets the most diverse planning needs: it is perfect for outdoor floor and wall coverings - a use that compliments the anti-slip features of the surface (R11) and its excellent performances - as well as for indoor coverings, for which the Palladio IN version with smooth finish (R) is more suitable. The colours the Palladio series is available in are pearl (light grey), traditional (a dark brown grey typical of the Piasentina stone) and beige, all colours come in 24"x24" and 12"x24" and in both finishes (R9 and R11).

Bernini

The collection is inspired by travertine marble that, thanks to its timeless elegance, was the protagonist of various sculptures and architectural works of Bernini. The Bernini collection evokes the classic look of the natural stone, yet has the excellent technical performances of porcelain stoneware, the result of Refin's long standing experience in the sector. All the majesty and refinement of natural marble enshrined in an exclusive and innovative product, the perfect choice to create eternal, alluring atmospheres. The Bernini series is available in 4 colours retracing the colour palette and veining typical of travertine marble: ivory, beige, walnut and grey. All colours are offered in four different sizes - 24"x24", 12"x24" 18"x18", 12"x12" - to meet the most demanding living styles.

Murcia

The Murcia collection takes inspiration from the Crema Marfil marble, a world-famous natural stone from Spain, and takes its name from the Spanish region where the stone is mined. The marble is brought up to date in a ceramic collection featuring the look and versatility of the natural stone enriched with the excellent technical performances so typical of Refin top quality porcelain stoneware: innovative, eco-sustainable and 100% Made in Italy. Murcia is a natural collection, not only because it reinterprets a precious natural stone but also, and especially because it is a totally eco-compatible product: the Murcia tiles are manufactured using an appreciated ceramic mix containing 20% post-consumer recycled glass, derived from the recycling of obsolete cathode ray tube TV sets and monitors. Thanks to their percentage of post-consumer recycled glass, the use of Murcia tiles means the allocation of the maximum possible LEED rating credits and represents an eco-sustainable solution for the green building industry. The Murcia tiles are available in the 24"x24" and 12"x24" sizes and in two versions, both light in colour and both with the characteristic darker, irregular veining which animate, with a changeable amount of intensity, the uniform backdrop colour.