MATERIALS FOR INTERIORS: INTRODUCTION
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No more of the usual outdated materials such as wood, glass, stone, etc. In this article we will discover some really innovative interior materials.
INNOVATIVE MATERIALS
The trend in recent years, not just in 2021, is towards a conscious use of the planet’s resources. The development of a green conscience has led to the search for new eco-sustainable raw materials. Environmental sustainability also translates into the recycling of materials that thus take on a second life and allow a more efficient use of resources.
This gives rise to new materials, in some cases the result of years of research. Some products resulting from the recycling of food products, as well as cans, plastic or paper, are part of these innovative materials. These materials are then used not only for the creation of unique furnishing objects, but in some cases they also become the basis for the creation of furniture or coverings.
- HPL (which stands for High Pressure Laminate) is a plastic laminate that is scratch-resistant, hygienic, heat-resistant and easy to clean. It is obtained by overlapping several layers of Kraft paper and plastic material.
- Laminam is a panel with a ceramic surface, an evolution of porcelain stoneware.
- Melamine. These are chipboard sheets coated with a resin-impregnated paper.
- MDF: panels obtained by mixing wood fibres, glues and resins.
- Hygienic and antibacterial Fenix, used for surfaces such as kitchen or bathroom tops. Obtained from acrylic resins.
All these materials have the advantage of being durable, hypoallergenic, hygienic and easy to clean. Because of these characteristics, they lend themselves perfectly to the creation of furnishing elements or as coverings.
MATERIALS: MARBLE
The many color variants of Laminam are meant to pay homage to the natural beauty they are inspired by, such as the grandeur of marble and the delicacy of silk, the warmth of wood and the richness of precious fabrics.
The multifacetedness of the textures is accompanied by the versatility of use: suitable for lining interior spaces, such as walls and floors, creating elegant and luxurious furnishing elements, and more. Ceramic slabs, whose strength lies in their ability to fuse high-impact style and impotent strength, guarantees excellent performance even in outdoor environments exposed to weathering, mold and nicks of all kinds.
MATERIALS: FENIX
Fenix is a smart material used mainly in the kitchen. We find it mostly on countertops because of its efficiency in “performance.” Thanks to nanotechnology, in fact, Fenix is a compound that regenerates itself, just like the Phoenix, the mythological animal after which it is named. Why prefer it:
- Is opaque, a perfect solution for design lovers
- anti – fingerprint, but soft to the touch
- Self-regenerating: scratches caused by pots and pans can be repaired by heat, just a simple wipe with an iron
- Hygienic and anti-bacterial and therefore suitable for food contact
- very easy to clean and water repellent
MATERIALS: HPL
Hpl stands for High Pressure Laminate and is often called plastic laminate, but also fòrmica. Laminate hpl is a very durable decorative material and is often used for making kitchen countertops, flooring, and bathroom cabinet doors. In furniture and upholstery, it is valued mainly for its durability, but also because:
- Resists impacts, scratches, bumps and abrasions
- Like Fenix, it is a hygienic material because it can break down the bacterial load of foods
- does not discolor
- is easy to clean
- Is less expensive than steels and marbles
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