{"id":413,"date":"2019-12-05T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/?p=413"},"modified":"2021-12-17T09:29:42","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T07:29:42","slug":"large-format-and-slab-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/large-format-and-slab-system\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT IS THE LARGE FORMAT AND WHAT IS THE SLAB SYSTEM RANGE ABOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover the last trend on large format tiles and the solution for that, the SLAB SYSTEM range<\/h3>\n\n\nHello and welcome to the new post from RUBI!\n\nThis time we’d like to talk to you about a new range of RUBI products called the SLAB SYSTEM range<\/a>, which is focused on providing solutions for the current trend in tiling: the large-format tile. The new SLAB SYSTEM range from RUBI is designed to handle, cut and perforate large-format tiles<\/strong>. But before continuing to tell you our news, for the benefit of those who aren’t too familiar with this type of product we should explain in more detail what is meant by “large-format tiles” and “porcelain slabs” and what are the main reasons for choosing this type of material.\n\n\n\nMany of you will have received a request from a client to lay large sized ceramic material which you have never dealt with before, and it is difficult in this situation to know how to start. But before we start to look at how to handle this material and its huge dimensions, let’s see where this new trend has come from and if it has a long history or if, on the other hand, it is going to be a passing phase like so many others that we’ve seen.\n\nThe questions that come to mind when we see these large slabs are\u2026 Is this just a phase? Is it profitable to work with such large formats? Wouldn’t standard size tiles be just as good? Is there any guarantee of success when I work with this material?\n\nIn this post we are going to try and answer these questions as clearly as possible.\n\n\n\nThroughout the world, the major tile companies are investing heavily in the manufacture of this type of material. Surprisingly, it takes at least two years for a large-format ceramic slab production line to become 100% operative<\/strong>. Clearly, no company invests financial resources and two years of their time on a material that they don’t know will be successful. They are going to do their best to make sure it is successful, which is why all the major manufacturers are currently making a great effort to promote large-format tiles. This has had repercussions on suppliers and final users, and the material has so far been well received in the sector.\n\n\n\n\"*<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Cosentino facilities for manufacturing Dekton large-format tiles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt is increasing apparent that it is a format that is here to stay. So for tilers, things have changed… and if you want to work with large-format tiles and sheets, you will have to refine and adapt to find the fastest and most professional way of working. If you can change and lose any fear you may have of working with these formats, we can assure you that it can be very profitable, as not all tilers dare to accept this type of work. Those who take on the challenge can become genuine specialists and can earn sums that reflect the difficulty of the work.\n\nAnother factor making large-format tiling profitable is the large area that you cover with each piece, which can easily exceed 3 m\u00b2<\/strong>. We should also remind you that any loss of the material can destroy your profits if you don’t use suitable equipment for working with large-format tiles, given that the cost per tile or sheet is much higher than that of standard formats.\n\n\n\n
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Sacmi manufacturing line.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnd now that we’ve explained that it isn’t just a passing phase and that it really can be profitable work for tilers, let’s talk about the properties of this surprising material.\n\nMost large-format tiles are made from porcelain, although there are also synthetic materials and sintered stone<\/strong> on the market.\n\n\"New<\/a><\/span>