Ceramic tiles are definitely a very beautiful and durable material. Most often, tiles, of course, are used for finishing kitchens, bathrooms and bathrooms. In this case, ceramics can be used for cladding both walls and floors or ceilings.
On the market today there are both expensive tiles and materials of this type, related to the economy class. Shakhty ceramic tiles also belong to the last group. Reviews about this material on the Web are mixed. But, according to the owners of houses and apartments, in some cases, buying Shakhty tiles can be a very good solution.
Manufacturer
This tile is produced by an enterprise located in the Rostov region, in the city of Shakhty. This plant was built in the middle of the last century - in 1964. The production of tiles at the Shakhty enterprise began in 1978. At the moment, this plant is part of the well-known domestic holding UniTile, whose products are sold in construction supermarketsalmost all regions of the country.
In relation to the quality of ceramics from this manufacturer, there are not too good reviews on the Web. Shakhty tile, however, according to consumers, is a beautiful material, featuring a modern original design, and still worthy of attention.
Some apartment owners advise, of course, to buy more expensive imported tiles for their bathroom or kitchen. But at the same time, the price / quality ratio of Shakhty tiles is considered by most consumers to be quite acceptable. In any case, although ceramics from this manufacturer, for example, Italian products, are inferior in terms of technical and operational characteristics, it is by far the most popular brand in the Russian Federation.
The plant in Shakhtinsk uses local raw materials for the production of tiles, brought from the Vladimirskoye deposit in the Rostov region. The clay in this quarry contains a very large amount of aluminum and various minerals. And this, in turn, has the most positive effect on the quality of the tiles. At least, according to the reviews available on the Web, consumers have practically no complaints about the strength of Shakhty ceramics.
Main varieties
Currently, the Shakhty plant produces tiles for various purposes. If desired, the owners of houses and apartments can purchase this material, designed for cladding both walls and floors. In the workshops of the enterprise, it is produced as ordinary finishing ceramics fromthis manufacturer, and more expensive decorative. There are good reviews about Shakhty tiles on the Web, thanks, among other things, to the variety of shades, patterns and reliefs offered.
Among other things, the plant in the Rostov region also produces tiles of various sizes. To finish the bathroom, kitchen or bathroom, if desired, you can choose Shakhty tiles:
- small size (mosaic) 5x5 cm;
- classic with a side length of 10 to 50 cm;
- large size 50-120 cm.
That is, consumers have the opportunity to choose the most convenient and suitable for the design of the entire apartment as a whole ceramics. The surface of the tiles from this manufacturer can be either matte or smooth, shiny, or even embossed.
Positive feedback on Shakhty tiles
Consumers, of course, consider its low cost to be the main advantage of this ceramics. The price of material from this manufacturer ranges from only 450-700 rubles. for 1 m2. Also, the absolute advantages of this tile, judging by the reviews on the Web, are:
- beautiful design;
- UV and chemical resistant pattern;
- strength;
- possibility of installation using almost any adhesive designed for tiles.
Negative reviews
There are also quite a few disadvantages of this tile, according to consumers. The disadvantages of the Shakhty tile are primarily attributed to the owners of apartments and housesdiscrepancy between the shades of the decorative layer of the material from different batches.
Sometimes it happens that the purchased tiles are not enough to finish the entire area of the room. The purchased Shakhty tile against the background of the finished finish, unfortunately, will stand out. Of course, in some cases, such tiles can be glued in inconspicuous places. But it is still worthwhile to calculate the required amount of material when choosing ceramics from this manufacturer.
Also, a minus of Shakhty tiles, many consumers consider that battle is often found in the purchased package. In addition, this tile, according to the owners of houses and apartments, is very difficult to cut when laying. Chips and cracks often appear on this tile when cutting, which increases the amount of waste.
Collections
In terms of design, Shakhty ceramic tile reviews from consumers, as already mentioned, deserved only good ones. At the moment, the plant supplies the market with tiles made in the style:
- classic;
- ethnic;
- Mediterranean;
- natural, etc.
Classic Shakhty tiles, in turn, are represented by two series popular with consumers:
- "Iris" - a tile made in lilac and white colors with decorative inserts.
- "Sevan" - tiles imitating Armenian pink tuff.
The ethnic group includes, for example, the "Selink" tile with lions and rock art. As an exampleMediterranean Shakhty tiles can be referred to as "Andalusia" imitating Spanish majolica.
Also noteworthy, according to consumers, is Shakhty tile "Cartier". There are only positive reviews about this material on the Web. Cartier tiles belong to the natural collection of the plant and are made in unobtrusive gray tones with a floral pattern.
Consumers consider the Shakhty tile "Camellia" to be another very beautiful material. Reviews from owners of apartments and houses about this ceramics are also positive. This tile harmoniously combines black and light gray shades and is well suited for decorating bathrooms, kitchens and bathrooms of apartments decorated in a classic or modern style.
If desired, among other things, consumers have the opportunity to purchase porcelain stoneware produced by the Rostov plant, which has earned good reviews from consumers. Shakhty tiles of this variety are also durable and beautifully designed.
When to buy
Shakhty tiles are, of course, not particularly suitable for decorating bathrooms and kitchens of expensive apartments and large cottages. It looks no worse than imported, but its quality is still, judging by the reviews, a little lame.
Buying such tiles for an ordinary city apartment or a country house, according to consumers, is still possible with a lack of funds. But it is still not worth hoping that this material will last too long for property owners. This tile looks impressive enough. However, it will most likely have to be changed in a few years.
Helpful advice
Particularly well, according to many consumers, this tile is suitable for interior decoration in new multi-storey or private houses. Such buildings during the first years of operation always shrink. And therefore, tiles in bathrooms and bathrooms here can easily crack simply due to small structural shifts. Therefore, in this situation it is worth using a beautiful, but not particularly high-quality and expensive tile, which it will not be a pity to replace in the future. That is, Shakhty tiles for such houses and apartments can be just perfect.
Reviews of masters about Shakhty tiles
Professionals who do not care about the beauty of the tile usually speak about the Shakhty tile, unfortunately, not too well. Laying this material, according to the masters, is not particularly convenient. Shakhty tiles, judging by the reviews of builders, may, for example, not have the same angles during installation. As already mentioned, cutting such a tile is very difficult. In addition, Shakhty tiles, even from the same batch, often have unequal thicknesses. The difference in this case can even reach 1-2 mm. Therefore, when laying, the evenness of the surface has to be adjusted with glue, which, of course, is not very convenient and affects the quality of the finished finish.
Instead of a conclusion
Thus, the Shakhty tile has both its advantages and disadvantages. But in any case, this material, in comparison withtiles from other domestic manufacturers, is currently considered the highest quality among consumers. According to this indicator, many consider it even the standard for Russian-made tiles.
Of course, imported ceramics, when used as cladding for bathrooms and toilets, can last longer. Yes, and reviews of tilers about Shakhty tiles on the Web are available, including not particularly good ones. However, bathrooms and kitchens decorated with such ceramics look quite beautiful and modern. And therefore, if it is impossible to buy expensive imported material, it is definitely worth choosing Shakhty tiles for your apartment or house.
