amboise
Sichenia takes inspiration from a stone that, among all others, plays a leading role in a millennia-old story: Tuffeau.
This limestone stone predominates in the Loire Valley castles, which, with their magnificence, remain a masterpiece of beauty and elegance. Thus, Amboise is born, a line capable of reproducing the uniqueness of the stone and its ability to convey the history of the spaces it adorns. The lived-in look of Amboise intensifies the relationship between the interior and exterior, ensuring continuity and stylistic coherence. This is a trend that is becoming increasingly popular in the world of architecture and design, one that Sichenia has adopted for some time now.
When nature meets ceramic technology, a timeless material is born.
The wide range of formats, various types of edges, and different thicknesses allow for finding solutions perfectly in line with modern stylistic and design needs.
Straight Edge
Slabs with perfectly linear rectified edges created to obtain an ideal surface effect in modern
settings, and characterized by a surface finish with Soft-Grip® R10 A+B technology.
Chipped Edge
The ground edges are rounded and antiqued, the surface is soft. The light three-dimensional
microstructure effect favors a lived-in effect while maintaining the elegance of the rooms.
Vintage Edge
The edges are highly irregular and antiqued, the surface is soft and pleasant to the touch. Vintage is an industrial process that simulates random hammering on the edges in order to break them and generate tiles that are different from each other.
STRAIGHT EDGE
The slabs with rectified edges give a more elegant and contemporary look. These edges come with two finishes: Soft-Grip® and Lappata.
The Soft-Grip® finish remains soft to the touch but, at the same time, gives high performance in terms of slip resistance, both for indoor and outdoor environments.
Sichenia’s technical laboratory has also verified the high surface resistance to trampling of this surface, comparable to class U4 according to Cahier CSTB 3778_V4 10/2020.
The honed finish is reflective and enhances the natural color of the collection, giving brightness and an elegant appearance to the environment.
A special feature of this edge is the size 40×120 20mm, perfect for covering low walls or outdoor steps.
CHIPPED EDGE
The antiqued edges are the result of an exclusive Sichenia process, recalling and enhancing the irregularity of the material. The authentic feeling of a floor covered with a stone-inspired material with antiqued edges is also improved by the multi-format installation and its rich chromatic variations.
The chipped edge offers two finishes: Smooth and Grip.
The Smooth finish, soft to the touch and slightly reflective, further enhances the innate shadeshading aspect of the collection. The characteristic of the Grip finish is that it is non-slip, therefore particularly suitable for floor applications in damp or wet outdoor spaces and is available in two thicknesses: 10 and 20mm.
VINTAGE EDGE
The edges are characterized by a strong irregular aged effect whose charm refers to a heritage and rustic style.
The look of a stone consumed by time and wear is updated by a single 60×90 size, conceived to answer the stylistic needs of contemporary design. Ideal for welcoming and, at the same time, elegant and modern environments, it pleases the eye with the three-dimensionality of the shapes.
