A classic Italian stone reinterpreted using contemporary languages in the Realstone_Ceppo collection

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Contemporary textures transfer the beauty of an ancient Italian stone to extremely versatile porcelain stoneware floor and wall tiles, with indoor and outdoor solutions that share a sophisticated aesthetic. With the 3D Ink technology, surfaces acquire tactile depth and a soft, attractive ‘feel’, offering genuine sensory pleasure.

In the Ragno laboratories, a new stoneware collection has been added to the range of stone-effect products under the name Realstone. The inspiration comes from Ceppo di Gré, an Italian rock quarried in the Bergamo area, included pebbles of different sizes that add interest to its neutral background.

An iconic and distinctive aesthetic, faithfully reproposed in the Realstone_Ceppo series, is available in four colors – Bianco, Beige, Grigio and Antracite – on the 120×120, 60×120 and 60×60 cm sizes and on the new large 90×180 size, which enhance the extraordinary tactile appeal of ceramic surfaces, along with the renewed technical qualities and strength typical of porcelain stoneware. The 90×180 cm size is also suitable for continuous surfaces, including on exterior façade claddings.

The material’s extremely realistic appearance is made possible by the use of 3D Ink technology which, thanks to a perfect match between surface patterning and structure, can provide a natural and deep aesthetic, balancing shade variations and details on every single piece. In particular, 3D Ink technology emphasises the graphic uniqueness of the circular inserts, ensuring a result that is consistent with the original material.

The purely contemporary color range also makes the collection appealing for residential use. The decors of Realstone_Ceppo, available in all four colors, enhance the product especially on walls using boiserie installations created withthe Preinciso Listel Tile in the 13.5×120 cm size, characterised by a surface engraving with a very narrow stroke that animates the surface patterning; the joint can also be grouted with contrasting colors for truly original color effects.

The Triangolo Mosaic proposed in the 29×39 cm size, on the other hand, is ideal for decorating shower interiors, backsplashes or even surfaces with irregular shapes.

A wide-ranging and versatile collection whose surfaces, diversified in terms of applications and uses, are also enhanced by mix & match combinations with small sizes or surfaces with concrete and wood effects.

Realstone_Ceppo is also available in a structured finish with a 9 and 20 mm thickness to offer coordinated interior and exterior installation solutions that combine aesthetics and functionality.

The structured finish with high anti-slip properties, available in the 120×120, 60×120 and 60×60 cm sizes, is ideal for floor and wall coverings, while the XT20 version with a 20 mm thickness offers great versatility for raised floors, installations on grass, gravel, and sand, and driveways.