In the dynamic world of architecture and design, 20 mm thick porcelain stoneware has become a key material. This unique size has always been one of the fundamental features of the Optimum brand, which offers a tangible embodiment of elegance and superior performance.
In addition to their exceptional size (1840×3300 mm) – which positions Optimum ceramic slabs as a leader in the global market – the availability of a 20 mm thick version across our entire product range enhances their versatility and prestige. This option complements a full range of thicknesses (7 mm, 12 mm, and 20 mm), offering a comprehensive, adaptable selection that meets the diverse needs of both residential and business projects.
This combination makes the Optimum range absolutely unique and it has become a key factor when choosing the ideal material to bring visionary design projects to life. Unmatched versatility in application and the ability to unlock everybody’s creative potential are the key features that make this offering unrivalled in today’s market.
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The functional and aesthetic advantages of 20 mm-thick stoneware
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20 mm-thick oversize stoneware slabs combining elegance and practicality for different applications
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Designing spaces with sustainable 20 mm-thick porcelain stoneware slabs
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Quartz or stoneware tops: a question of quality
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Explore the excellence of Optimum 20 mm-thick ceramic slabs online
The functional and aesthetic advantages of 20 mm-thick stoneware
In today’s market, where porcelain stoneware solutions are taking centre stage, the ability to stand out is fundamental.
The strengths you find with 20 mm-thick slabs extend to include all the effects and finishes that Optimum premium quality porcelain stoneware can reproduce. A winning combination however you look at it, both practically and aesthetically. Let’s see why.
- The cutting-edge production process uses advanced technologies to produce extremely resistant and durable 20 mm porcelain stoneware slabs.
- A latest-generation kiln is dedicated to the production of oversize slabs, ensuring superior quality.
- Innovative design techniques are employed to authentically replicate the textures and colours of natural materials in products like stone or marble-effect porcelain stoneware.
- The finishes available offer unprecedented visual depth.
- 20 mm porcelain stoneware is highly resistant to chemicals, abrasion, frost, and temperature changes.
- Combining strength and looks, these slabs are ideal for applications such as kitchen countertops, bathroom walls, and tabletops.
- 20 mm stoneware can be cut to size, opening up creative possibilities for designers and architects and reducing waste.
20 mm-thick oversize stoneware slabs combining elegance and practicality for different applications
Our 20 mm-thick oversize porcelain stoneware slabs offer users an effective, versatile, durable solution for diverse settings, delivering an ideal blend of practicality and aesthetics wherever the highest attainable standards are required.
20 mm-thick stoneware in kitchens
In the kitchen, the heart of the home, our 20 mm porcelain stoneware meets the highest standards of functionality, hygiene, and aesthetics. The low porosity, resistance, and durability ensured by the extra-thick slab body make it ideal for all worktops.
Ease of cleaning and exceptional hygiene make stoneware a highly valued material in this environment. In kitchens, ease of maintenance is a crucial factor to consider, along with the ability to create a seamless style between interiors and exteriors.
For outdoor kitchen countertops or outdoor tabletops, the Optimum 20 mm-thick extra-large slabs offer excellence that combines innovation and durability.
Similarly, the high versatility of these large slabs allows users to create striking total-look designs in this environment. For example, a marble-effect porcelain stoneware kitchen counter top can be perfectly coordinated with other horizontal surfaces in the room, pairing complementary colours or vibrant patterns using the same marble- effect product. An effective recipe for creating truly spectacular spaces!
20 mm-thick oversize stoneware slabs for prestigious tables
Also in the creation of ceramic tabletops, Optimum extra-large porcelain stoneware slabs are pioneering in the way they blend contemporary elegance and efficiency. It is on these surfaces that the potential of oversize slabs brings the most inspired creative ideas to life, making the most of their virtually unlimited size combined with the exceptional durability and unrivalled strength of the 20 mm-thick body.
Whether it’s a striking reception table, a creative coffee table, or a functional table for the kitchen or for outdoor spaces, these slabs produce practical tabletops with high visual impact. They feature stunning marble-effect veining, textures that evoke the strength of concrete, and minimalist graphics inspired by natural stone.
These effects are guaranteed by a revolutionary technological development which also makes Optimum stoneware slabs exceptionally durable, resistant, and open to the creation of endless shapes and sizes.
Designing spaces with sustainable 20 mm-thick porcelain stoneware slabs
Optimum’s remains uncompromisingly committed to sustainability and to reducing its environmental impact in the manufacturing of its extra-large extra-thick slabs.
At the heart of this approach lies a unique production process that incorporates cutting-edge technologies and systems. These are specifically designed for the production of extra-thick, extra-large slabs (1840×3300 mm), which not only helps increase overall energy efficiency but also reduces the carbon footprint associated with production.
More specifically, the most significant steps from a sustainability lens ( which only Optimum slabs offer) include:
- Latest generation machinery. The main energy-intensive machines, such as the spray-dryer, dryer, and kiln, feature innovative solutions for recovering and reusing all the hot air produced.
- “H2 Ready” kiln. Designed to operate with a mixture of green hydrogen and natural gas, this exclusive technology fits into a vision for the future in which ceramic production has zero carbon emissions.
- High-efficiency CHP plant. High-efficiency heating and power production meets all the plant’s heating and electricity needs (also ensuring 100% self-sufficiency for electricity required).
- Benefits of the unique extra-large size (1840×3300 mm). The decision to offer the market slabs in a size no others offers all the businesses in the supply chain the opportunity to reduce waste in cutting processes by an unprecedented level. The grinding process included in the production cycle further contributes to cutting down waste. This makes our slabs both a sustainable option due to its environmental impact and an advantageous choice for the entire supply chain involved.
For the production of our oversize slabs, here at Optimum we use raw materials of the highest quality. These not only ensure a durable product but also support an ethical and responsible production chain.
This approach, combined with the latest-generation technologies just described, reflects our very real commitment to achieving two goals: environmentally responsible production and heightened attention to sustainable development throughout the ceramics industry.
Quartz or stoneware tops: a question of quality
Compared to a few years ago, homes today are built with a view to fluidity and interconnection of space; this means open-space designs, with kitchens increasingly incorporated into the living area and therefore a need for materials that are not only functional and durable, but also aesthetically appealing.
If choosing between a quartz or a ceramic countertop, porcelain stoneware emerges as the favourite for kitchen worktops, especially in the 20 mm-thick version.
The first advantage of stoneware is its low porosity. With an absorption rate of less than 0.5%, this material is less prone to staining than quartz and perfectly suited for both household and commercial kitchens.
Guaranteeing exceptional hygiene standards, our 20 mm-thick extra-large slabs are also increasingly preferred over quartz because they are safer. A material like porcelain stoneware that does not absorb water or other substances is unaffected by all the negative consequences of dampness and weathering, both indoors and outdoors. Not only that, the firing process eliminates all the organic components found in the raw material. As a result, porcelain stoneware cannot release volatile compounds or other potentially harmful substances because they have been eliminated upstream, during production.
As far as heat resistance is concerned, porcelain stoneware is even more exceptional. It can withstand contact with extremely hot items without any damage or colour changes occurring, which means stoneware maintains its original appearance over time.
Quartz kitchen tops, on the other hand, contain resins and this makes them prone to fading and heat damage.
Aesthetically speaking, porcelain stoneware also offers a variety of finishes and textures that other materials find hard to match, making it extremely versatile and suitable for any design style. The options range from classic marble- and stone-effect porcelain stoneware kitchen tops through to more modern ones, such as the concrete-effect products.
Explore the excellence of Optimum 20 mm-thick ceramic slabs online
Originating from a combination of premium raw materials, cutting-edge technologies, and sustainability-focused production, Optimum’s range of 20 mm-thick ceramic slabs is unparalleled worldwide.
The ability to supply extra-thick, outstandingly large (1840×3300 mm) slab options for our entire product range is absolutely unique to us. This exceptional feature makes it extremely versatile for interior design and furnishing projects crafted by architects and designers.
And at the same time they cater to the technical and design needs of stonemasons and distributors, as well as end-clients’ desires.
Since making their appearance on the world stage, Optimum extra-large slabs have set new standards for oversize porcelain stoneware.
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