Clinker tile for steps is a building material that can be compared with clay, but not with its usual appearance, but with raw materials fired at 1200 degrees. This processing method allows the product to acquire all the necessary qualities that clinker steps have.
Features
- Long service life.
- Complete lack of permeability to moisture.
- Resistant to negative temperatures.
- UV resistant.
- Large selection of models and colors.
These parts are produced in several ways, which differ depending on the machines used:
- Extrusion.
- Pressing.
Frost resistance
This parameter is determined in most models by a mark above 300 cycles, that is, the material withstands not onlydeep freezing, but also a painless thawing process. If you use clinker steps, the surface is resistant not only to low temperatures, but also to its sudden changes, so this building material, as it has a low coefficient of linear thermal expansion, is most relevant for indoors and outdoor areas in Russia.
If the goods are purchased from a German company, you can count on a guarantee of at least 25 years, but it is advisable to first verify this by reading the documentation for a specific building material. Clinker has repeatedly proved its frost resistance by passing many difficult and long tests that were associated with temperature changes, so you can confidently purchase it even for the coldest areas.
It should be remembered that high-quality clinker is able to withstand temperatures that alternately change from -5 to +5 degrees, while not changing its own properties at all. It should be noted that only high-quality clinker is capable of showing such characteristics. Porcelain stoneware is not suitable for extremely cold or unstable climates.
Strength
The quality of real clinker tiles is much higher than even porcelain stoneware, so this material can be safely trusted. Granite and porcelain stoneware are durable materials, but they can gradually collapse with temperature fluctuations. The same cannot be said about clinker.
Adhesive tile adhesion
Laying of clinker steps is carried out on a special adhesive composition, which is helped by a structural base that provides perfect adhesion, that is, adhesion to the opposite surface. This simple connection can be compared with the adhesion of porcelain stoneware, which does not have a clear pattern on the reverse side, therefore it is poorly attached to even very high-quality and durable glue.
Water absorption
The minimum level of moisture absorption allows, if necessary, to finish the steps outside the home. The composition of this material does not contain s alt or lime, which does not allow water to wash out the constituent elements from the tile.
Clinker is created by extrusion, due to which the inner part of the surface is obtained with capillary channels that easily and quickly release excess moisture to the outside. If at the same time the temperature is below freezing, the material does not collapse, as it has excellent resistance to various weather conditions. The occurrence of chips, as well as indentations, even when exposed to a large load on the coating, is excluded.
Anti-skid
Depending on the type of tile, its main qualities are determined, which are related to the ability to slip on a flat surface:
- Clinker tiles for stairs R9. In most cases, it is used in cases where it is necessary to lay a wide and massive staircase, often with several tiers. Also, such material is often used for facing cabinets orfloors in the lobbies, which goes well with the material of the stairs leading to these rooms.
- Tile R10. It is intended for any premises in which sanitary standards are observed. In order for the interior to be complete, it is necessary not only to make a staircase, but also to pave the entire public space with a single-color material, since only in this way can a solemn atmosphere be achieved.
- Tile R11. It is used for facing stairs in factories, art studios or workshops of creative people. This applies not only to non-residential and industrial premises, but also to laboratories of medical institutions.
- Tile R12. This is a unique clinker step. When creating steps from it, you can be sure of the excellent quality of the product. Wear resistance and resistance to external negative influences is confirmed by the fact that this material is used for lining freezers, fire stations or purification systems, so the complete safety of the product is guaranteed.
To make sure that a particular clinker stage is of good quality, you must use the German standard DIN 51130, as this is the only sure way to carry out a quality check.
Samples must be laid out on a flat platform with an inclination, then they should be poured with special machine oil. This is done so that the specialist can put on the shoes intended for this procedure and be able to move calmly in the direction of the slope. When the master cannotmore calmly stand on the surface, the angle of inclination is measured.
The clinker step, which can be used to create steps, always has the highest performance and a surface where it is impossible to slip. The class of such products varies within R9-R12. By touching the surface of each material, you can easily tell the difference, so everyone can intuitively choose the best cover for their own porch.
When ice forms, the possible presence of roughness or strong depressions in the surface is practically irrelevant. In this case, match the tile to the wet surface. If there is a risk of ice appearing on the surface, any tile with a class higher than R10 should be deliberately chosen. To choose the optimal clinker steps for the street, you need to focus on your own wishes, not only in terms of roughness, but also in terms of color, shade, and overall texture.
Clinker elements
If you choose a coating for steps between clinker and porcelain stoneware, the prevailing number of advantages falls on the first option. The master has the opportunity to separately glue the spouts. They are often purchased specifically to the taste of the owners of the premises in order to achieve the most aesthetic result of the work.
The production of clinker steps is carried out with many of the same accompanying elements that are developed specifically for porcelain stoneware. This applies to skirting boards, armrests, which can be skillfully used in the processcreating steps. You should look for them together with the selection of the main material for the steps so that the composition looks optimal. It is desirable to carry out the entire project in the same style, taking into account the facade of the building.
Cost
If porcelain stoneware is made from high-quality materials, then, subject to manufacturing technology, it naturally costs more than products with any defects or insufficient durability. One piece of material in price varies from about 30 to 60 rubles, but more advanced modifications are more expensive. Corner elements are labor-intensive in production, therefore they are priced more expensive. For their set you will have to pay from 300 rubles. At the clinker steps, the price is marked by high rates and averages from 500 to 1000 rubles per piece.
Domestic clinker steps
Russia actively produces clinker steps. These elements have their own advantages, therefore they are competitive and may be better in some ways than those of manufacturers in other countries. The domestic clinker stage is distinguished by high strength. The need for this is dictated by the difficult climate, and the required materials are sufficient. This property is embedded in the clinker steps.
Production (Russia) guarantees that the materials are impervious to wind, that is, they do not collapse even when exposed to negative weather factors of high intensity, repeating from season to season almost every day. They are completely fire resistant, so you don't have to worry about their safety. The appearance of these building materials is differentrespectability, and the cost is quite moderate.
Clinker steps are an unpretentious building material, so they can be used not only for operation in all weather conditions, but also when high loads are required. If you choose the best option and install all the elements correctly, you can admire the ideal view of your own porch for a long time, which pleases many owners. It should be remembered that when the facade looks great, the whole structure is transformed.
