Ariostea
ULTRA MŪRA SANKIRA
Porcelain stoneware wall/floor tiles with concrete effect
Mūra is Ariostea’s porcelain stoneware project that creates an unprecedented visual imaginary of concrete. Presented as an understated element – visible, measured and vital, the intent is to pay tribute to an artistic current of the 1950s, which experimented with materials used solely in construction, such as cement and iron rods, to be protagonists of sculptural works.
The three shades of Lunara, Sankira and Ramia operate on the value of cement, deepening its character, avoiding artifice or overwhelming in a way that would divert from its authenticity. The surface veining enrich the material, recalling the characteristic bubbles that emerge and burst during the drying process.
With its variations in Ultra, Classics and CM2 Outdoor sizes and three finishes – Natural, Natural Plus and Antislip – it is designed for indoor and outdoor projects and to respond to various scales of operation. Its versatility also renders this material perfectly compatible with the other references in the Ariostea catalogue, both in the Ultra line and the Traditional line, offering endless possibilities in terms of composition and customisation.
The Ultra line, with a thickness of 6 mm, is expressed through large slabs (270x120 cm and 120x120 cm), in the Natural finish. The latter is made using the new water-based technology - developed by Iris Ceramica Group, of which Ariostea is a part - which ensures excellent aesthetic performance with high image definition while also guaranteeing environmental sustainability. Ultra surfaces are particularly suitable for floors and wall coverings in contexts requiring visual continuity and minimal aesthetics. Ideal for adorning spaces in the residential, hospitality and retail sectors, they are also perfect for creating custom furniture, such as counters, tables, staircases and vanity tops, offering customised and functional design solutions.