The airport is the setting for joyous reunions, the euphoria of escapades and holidays and the efficiency of business trips. The decoration of this place must reflect all these events at once and is therefore based on elegant floor and wall coverings. Novoceram offers a wide range of airport tiling collections with the aim of dressing up the space in the best possible way. But beyond the aesthetic aspect, it is necessary that the airport tiles include essential characteristics for this type of location. Porcelain stoneware is anti-slip, highly resistant to wear and tear, and has a wide range of aesthetic effects, making it an ideal material for decorating airports.
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Airport tiling: is porcelain stoneware suitable?
Gritty stoneware is a highly resistant material and is known for being an excellent floor and wall covering. More specifically, airport tiles are perfectly suited to application in such an environment simply because of the many qualities of porcelain stoneware. In particular, the surface of each tile is able to withstand heavy traffic, such as passengers coming and going, and heavy loads, such as trolleys and suitcases, without suffering any form of degradation. What’s more, airport tiles can take on a neutral, classy appearance, so they fit in perfectly with the ambience of departure and arrival halls. So their aesthetic function is completely assured.
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The decoration of airports is often sober, whereas its layout is designed to be practical and functional. In fact, in the check-in areas or during security checks, passengers’ attention must be focused on the standards to be met and cannot be diverted. However, we mustn’t forget that in the halls, thousands of strong and different emotions flow out, and the setting in which they are experienced must be welcoming and discreet.
In order to sign an elegant decoration, there are various possibilities when it comes to airport tiles for the floor. First and foremost, designer tiles can be considered, as they lend a refined, modern feel to the environment. What’s more, it has a timeless character that doesn’t fade over time and, on the contrary, occupies the space in a sophisticated way. You can also opt for concrete-effect tiles to achieve a similar effect. The beauty of these tiles lies in their fine details, such as the light scratches that run across them.
Another option for giving the area a more neutral appearance is imitation resin tiles, characterised by the reproduction of the material’s suppleness. The surface of airport tiles even gives rise to luminous interplays where their shiny and matt parts intermingle, all in fairly discreet tones.
Of course, in airport shops, whatever their nature, the aesthetic can be more personalised to make reference to the identity of the outlet. Given that porcelain stoneware retains its technical properties no matter what effect is reproduced, the field is wide open for creativity. One example is the wood effect tile, which diffuses a welcoming atmosphere for customers due to its natural warmth. This is also the case with stone effect tiles, which even add an incomparable elegance to the space.
It is often the case that the simple, understated colours of airport tiles are chosen because they blend well with the ambience of the venue. For example, anthracite grey or black tiles are an intense colour that gives power to the floor and creates a sober environment. For a setting where it is necessary to bring out the natural light, a light-coloured tile may be preferred, such as beige tiles or tiles in different shades of white or ivory.
