Collection
Smelt brings to ceramics the expressiveness of sheet metal treated with reactive acids, recreating on its surface the alterations, shifts in tone and marks that arise from this process. The result is a material with an aged and ever-changing appearance, where worn areas and chromatic variations create a pattern with a strong industrial character.
The collection is available in Nácar, Brown, Copper, Gold and Silver – five shades that offer different interpretations of this metallic aesthetic. From the lighter, more neutral tones of Nácar and Silver to the intensity of Brown and Copper, or the more sophisticated character of Gold, each colour brings its own personality without losing the material language of Smelt.
At first glance, Smelt appears to be constructed from small 7.5 x 30 cm pieces, but its actual size is 60 x 60 cm. A pre-cut system integrated into the surface visually replicates this modular pattern, creating the effect of narrow pieces that lend rhythm and depth to the overall design without sacrificing the advantages of working with a larger tile.
This solution allows you to enjoy the rich visual appeal of a modular format whilst retaining the practicality of a 60 x 60 cm tile. Viewed as a whole, it creates a dynamic pattern in which the pre-cut lines structure the surface and enhance the effect of fragmented sheet metal.
InkTech 3D manufacturing technology enables the graphic complexity of Smelt to be realised and enhances the sense of materiality of its surface. The various marks and variations that characterise the effect of acid-etched sheet metal take on visual depth, creating a surface that changes depending on the light and the distance from which it is viewed.
Manufactured from 10 mm-thick porcelain, Smelt incorporates 19 per cent recycled materials and is Class 1 certified. Its combination of technology, design and an aesthetic inspired by industrial processes makes this collection an ideal choice for projects seeking to introduce the character of aged metal and the expressiveness of chemically treated surfaces through a contemporary ceramic interpretation.
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