Extruded stoneware, why is it still the most used flooring for terrace floors?

Extruded stoneware flooring is a classic product that we see on terraces and gardens in all regions of Europe. Despite being a very traditional design, it is still one of the most used products for terrace flooring. And it is a material that has advantages.

The extruded pavements are totally natural materials, without additional enamels that modify their original appearance. The finish of these models is achieved after a long firing of the clay at more than 1,200 degrees of temperature. As it does not have enamels, the entire tile has the same finish.

A couple of decades ago, in the midst of the construction "boom", there were several Spanish factories specializing in the manufacture of this type of tile, which was constantly being bought for use in swimming pools, chalets, single-family homes and mole types of urban projects. With the advent of the financial crisis and the years that followed, some of the factories had no choice but to stop their furnaces and go out of business.

Currently there are still factories specialized in this differentiated product and that not all brands are capable of producing it.

In our extruded stoneware catalog you can see what brands we have, what the most outstanding products are, their technical characteristics and prices.

These are the main advantages of extruded stoneware

• It has a hardness, resistance and quality that guarantee its durability over time, even with adverse temperatures and weather conditions.

• It is a material without enamel. This prevents it from slipping and it is advisable to place it both indoors and outdoors.

• It has a rustic and timeless design.

• These collections are complemented with a wide variety of special pieces: steps, skirting boards, corner steps, gutterings, zanquines, borders or plugs. This adds additional value to the project due to its great decorative and architectural capacity.

On the other hand, it is important to bear in mind that it is not a grateful pavement if what you want is to have it pristine. The fact that it does not have enamel has advantages but it also has aspects to take into account. And it is in addition to the fact that the texture is somewhat rough and difficult to clean with the mop, if the stain is made with strong products, such as red wine or oil grease, they will be difficult to remove completely.

In our online store you will find the products of two reference factories. Gres de Aragón and Greco Gres.