{"id":6359,"date":"2025-05-30T16:04:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sicer.it\/?p=3937"},"modified":"2026-05-08T10:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:08:00","slug":"large-porcelain-slabs-innovations-and-trends-for-modern-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sicer.it\/en\/large-porcelain-slabs-innovations-and-trends-for-modern-floors\/","title":{"rendered":"Large porcelain slabs: innovations and trends for modern floors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Index<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Introduction<\/a><\/li>
  2. Technological evolution in the production of large plates<\/a><\/li>
  3. Technical <\/a>characteristics<\/a> of XL formats<\/a><\/li>
  4. Innovations in surface finishes<\/a><\/li>
  5. Technical advantages of XL formats<\/a><\/li>
  6. Color and material solutions<\/a><\/li>
  7. Technical applications<\/a><\/li>
  8. Technical solutions for laying and handling<\/a><\/li>
  9. Sustainability in production<\/a><\/li>
  10. Future trends and technological developments<\/a><\/li>
  11. Conclusions<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The evolution of the ceramic industry in recent years has seen a gradual push toward the adoption of large stoneware slabs<\/strong>, which have become a symbol of technical and design excellence. Thanks to ceramic innovation, it is now possible to produce XL formats <\/strong>that combine high performance with striking aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Initial production challenges related to strength, flatness and decoration on large surfaces have been overcome through new technological solutions. In this context, companies like Sicer <\/strong>have played a key role in making large-format decoration industrializable through glazes, grits, and advanced technologies. <\/strong>Go to the dedicated section.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Technological evolution in the production of large plates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The production of large porcelain stoneware slabs <\/strong>has been made possible by advanced machinery (e.g., continuous presses, electronically controlled kilns) and innovative materials. The introduction of innovative <\/strong>high-performance technologies and products <\/strong>has made it possible to overcome the limitations of standard sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sicer <\/strong>has contributed to this transformation by developing tailored technical solutions <\/strong>capable of ensuring visual uniformity, dimensional stability and optimal results even on large formats such as 160x320cm. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Technical characteristics of XL formats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Dimensions and thicknesses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Large stoneware slabs <\/strong>available in the market today include sizes such as 120×120<\/strong>, 120×240<\/strong>, 160×320 cm<\/strong>, with thicknesses generally ranging between 6 and 12 mm<\/strong>, up to more than 20 mm <\/strong>for technical uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Mechanical properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Large porcelain slabs <\/strong>exhibit advanced performance in terms of mechanical strength, flexural, abrasion and thermal stability<\/strong>. Their extensive dimensions impose strict management of internal stresses to ensure consistent flatness <\/strong>and safety during handling, installation and end use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A significant contribution in this area is made by Sicer<\/strong>‘s GRA DRY-LUX <\/strong>technology: a line of dry-application grits <\/strong>designed for mirror lapping <\/strong>of ceramic surfaces. These grits guarantee: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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