COSENTINO LAUNCHES DEKTON PIETRA KODE
The Cosentino Group , the global leader in producing and distributing innovative and sustainable surfaces for architecture and design , introduces a new high-performance , ultra-compact stone collection - Dekton Pietra Kode , the vision of renowned designer and architect Daniel Germani .
Pietra Kode reinterprets the timeless beauty of three classic Italian stones : Vicenza , Travertine and Ceppo di Gré . Each of these antique natural stones is decoded and then recoded within three Dekton concrete series , enhancing their properties and the many possibilities for their use in architecture and design . Each colour breathes contemporary elegance into the design , with the rich shades and textures creating a sensory experience beyond what the eye can see . The carbon-neutral Dekton surface allows the collection to be used for a virtually limitless range of indoor and outdoor applications .
‘ For this collection , I spent a lot of time decoding each stone ’ s history in Italian architecture , and reimagined them in a contemporary design with all the benefits of Dekton ,’ says Germani . ‘ Pietra Kode is a collection that showcases luxury in the small , understated details . It ’ s designed with the future in mind and complements any space in a way that won ’ t go out of style .’
THE VICENZA KODE SERIES consists of four warm and versatile colours that reinterpret the code of classic Vicenza stone . With neutral tones reminiscent of the earth and rich design that flows to the edges , all coexist in perfect harmony and complement cream , wood and taupe palettes .
THE TRAVERTINE KODE SERIES recodes the stone out of which Rome was built , into a new technological vision of the material that made classical art shine and inspired Renaissance architecture . Two elegant designs are full of nuances
reminiscent of the quiet majesty of classic style to any design .
THE CEPPO KODE SERIES reinterprets the beauty of the Ceppo di Gré stone , often used in architecture in Milan , to design spaces that inspire and connect with nature . Like Vicenza Kode , Ceppo Kode features design along the edges , making it ideal for revealing applications . www . cosentino . com / en-za
FIBRETEX MATERIALS ENHANCE COMFORT AND ACOUSTICS OF FLOORING INSTALLATIONS
The Fibertex team , which has been developing advanced flooring solutions for over 50 years , works closely with global flooring manufacturers to design solutions for optimum flooring comfort and enhanced sound absorption , using high-performance nonwoven materials .
Fibertex nonwoven materials are used as secondary backings for carpet and carpet tiles and also as backings for PVC floor coverings . These are designed for enhanced walking comfort , insulation and noise reduction in any installation . The company also supplies materials to protect floors , carpets and furniture during painting or renovations .
Apart from optimising the comfort of flooring , sound treatment is a critical design trend to reduce noise disturbance and enhance sound quality . Noises made inside a building are absorbed , reflected or transmitted by the walls , ceilings and floorings , and the objective of sound treatment is to prevent transmission of sound throughout a building . This is achieved by selecting acoustic flooring materials designed for effective sound treatment .”
Fibertex high-performance materials are produced in black , white or grey , with either Polyester or Polypropylene fibres and are available in a maximum width of 520cm . Apart from the standard flooring range , the company also manufactures products with fire retardant characteristics and others which have undergone hydrophobic treatment , to repel liquids . For added convenience during installation , these materials can be self-adhesive .
Fibertex underlay materials are installed beneath flooring products for improved walking comfort , effective insulation and noise reduction . Comfortback ® is a patented environmentally friendly TWOin-ONE ® system , which is a secondary backing for modular carpets and features high dimensional stability , excellent sustainability and enhanced walking comfort . www . fibertex . com
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