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If we talk about the steps to the porch, they must meet specific criteria, including strength, reliability, durability, resistance to damage and abrasion. As they are outside, exposed to the influence of external factors, including atmospheric precipitation. Moreover, steps are used for a single purpose – to him people were walking, many people every day. That’s why it is important material from which made the stage. Most often, the material for their manufacture was the wood and the concrete. But as we know, they are particularly sensitive to precipitation. In their place came the clinker stage, which for two centuries are popular. This material has received many positive reviews from consumers for its excellent and long service. Clinker stage for porch have become the most popular and loved due to the stunning appearance and performance.
Suggest you to read this material to know its benefits, production method, types and application methods. You will appreciate the clinker stage, having considered the photo.
The symbol of the life – stage of clinker ↑
What is this material? Steps for porch, made from a special blend of clay with unique characteristics and properties, as well as colorants and fluxes. It’s all in the technology of their production. Raw materials are harvested and processed at high temperature, which is 1200 ?C. Moreover, the sealing surface during this process is not happening. To give the material the desired shape, the mixture is pressed or is in the process of its extrusion. The products are then placed in the kiln. Due to such processing, clay gets all the positive properties of ceramics. The result is a very sturdy, reliable and durable material for lining that are in demand and popular among consumers. The photo shows how it looks.
Thus, the clinker stage ideally suited for the porch. They have the following advantages:
- High frost resistance.
- High resistance to wear.
- Anti-slip surface.
- Mechanical strength.
More about their positive qualities and characteristics we will consider further.
Frost resistance ↑
Difference of clinker is the low water absorption of the material constituting only 2.5–6%. The result is that the ceramic products have a positive reaction to temperature changes. The rate of frost measured in cycles, full cycles of freezing and thawing material, with no external damage. Clinker stage for porch can withstand 300 cycles. It’s really impressive. This fact may be decisive when choosing the clinker as a facing material for street.
It is noteworthy that clinker is manufactured by extrusion, so that he receives a structure resembling a capillary channels. Moisture that falls to the surface steps, which runs through them without stopping. Therefore, in the frost on the material will not form chips and cracks. After all, if we talk about the same granite, because of its structure, having voids, fluid accumulates in them and when the frost starts to expand, gradually destroying the material. It will form dents, chips and cracks. Clinker is not threatened.
Resistance to wear ↑
The worst factor for products that are used as a floor material for the street – it’s wear. Judge for yourself: every day stage are subjected to a constant load. If the walls of the building just standing, then the steps you walk. Therefore, for them special requirements. Clinker stage refers to the 4 and 5 classes of abrasion. In conjunction with other parameters, such as strength and frost resistance, such steps to the porch have a high service life and durability.
Parameter durability depends on the manufacturer company. For example, clinker stairs to the street from the German company Stroeher most durable. You can try to damage it or scratch whatever you want, the result will be scratches and damage to the material will not. Can give off sparks, but that’s it. Therefore, the material of such production will cost much more. The higher the quality, the higher the price. Cheaper cost Spanish ceramic tile, at the expense of average durability.
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Anti-slip surface ↑
Exploitation of the porch is a risk of injury, especially in winter, when the surface is especially dangerous. We all know how uncomfortable such a slippery material, such as tile, etc. Many have often fell on the slippery steps of getting various kinds of injuries. Unlike other finishing materials, ceramic products have a non-slip surface that allows you to protect yourself and comfortable feel when driving them.
Standard on determining the degree of slip in Russia yet. It all comes down to the fact that buyers are guided by their own ideas and feelings. Therefore, clinker steps of the Russian production has indicators of the European standard DIN 51130, which says that the ceramic products in terms of the chains are divided into 5 categories:
- R9.
- R10.
- R11.
- R12.
- R13.
The higher the number, the higher the level of slip resistance. Recommended product category for the steps – R11–R13.
Mechanical strength ↑
This option harakterizuet resistance of ceramic products to bending under heavy loads. Paving tile has a fairly high strength, which is 20 MPa. This is sufficient for the operation of the product in the form of a coating of stairs to the porch. And as during the service stairs, the main load is on the edge, the strength is just perfect.
I want to draw attention to the fact that in addition to all the technical characteristics, the clinker has a decent appearance. Aesthetics, form and beauty are equally important indicators for the buyer. And then the clinker stage at the highest level. The products are manufactured of various colors ranging from natural shades of clay, finishing trendy glazed coatings. And the variety of shapes will make the step to the porch the final element of the interior. In the photo you can see how the clinker stage complement the overall composition.
Clinker stage, what are they ↑
Articles intended for stairs, both foreign and Russian-made, textured or textured variety to please not can. But the number of formats is sufficient. Among them we can mention:
- the normal stage;
- angular steps;
- products with the notch;
- stage with the Florentine profile;
- balcony plates;
- conventional baseboard;
- curved plinth (left or right);
- corner baseboard;
- the corner under the stair;
- profiled treads with angle.
These are elements from clinker, which are available for the steps. They are all produced in different variants of colour and geometric. This makes it possible to coat structurally complex steps. Some types of products (plinth or corner notched), and special functional values do not carry. However, they are made for decorative purposes to make the stage beautiful, noble and give them a finished appearance.
A little about the manufacturers ↑
The leaders among the manufacture of products for lining are a few countries, some of which have already been mentioned. Here they are: Germany, Poland, Spain, Italy. Throughout these States there are many factories producing products. This is possible due to availability of raw materials for cooking. In the photo you can see the clinker stage for porch from Germany.
If cooking about the domestic manufacturer, in Russia there are several companies that specialize in the manufacture of ceramic finishing tiles. Among them «Klinkeram» from the plant Eco Clinker, «Ironcrow» and «Keralite». The existence of companies producing clinker products in Russia gives some advantage. The main of them is low price. Foreign counterparts will stand much more, namely 2-3 times.
On the market you can buy the material in such versions:
- Glazed clinker, the surface of which is covered with colored glass. It adds Shine, the color, ornament and shade. In addition, the layer of glass influences toughness and permeability.
- Unglazed clinker simple, without a certain color and pattern. He has a uniform thickness, without additional coating.
At the request of the customer, the surface of the finished tile may be raw and rough, and may be smooth.
Compare manufacturers of clinker stage ↑
The advantage of the Russian product over the counterparts, is the increased resistance to moisture absorption, due to our climate. After all, if you compare, the domestic clinkers for treads characterized by a water absorption of 2.5%, and foreign goods have increased to 6%. We can say that our products in this plan wins.
It is clear that the majority of buyers are guided by the principle that German goods are of better quality. Rightly so, because German clinker stage is considered the most durable, reliable, durable and high quality. Yet, to date, the Russian clinker is also quite good. It is made without violating the rules and regulations, doing everything perfectly. Therefore, the reasons not to trust our products – no. And the price of the product attractive enough. For example, the average price of foreign goods is 1700 RUB. per 1 mTwo. While the goods from Russia will cost you 400 rubles. per 1 mTwo. The difference is significant.
If you want to make clinker stage for the porch, your solution is correct. The material is quite durable, reliable and resistant, capable to serve you for many years.
