FAQ

Addresses and contact information may be found in the Dealer Locator section on our official website coliseum.ru

You can download the general catalog and the collection catalogs in the "Catalogs" section on our official website www.coliseum.ru

We recommend leaving space between tiles. The grout joints may vary in width depending on the size of the tiles as well as the intended use of the floor. We always recommend leaving some space: 1,5-2 mm between rectified tiles, and at least 3 mm between non-rectified tiles. The use of grout of an appropriate color, to go with your tiles, will actually highlight the beauty of your surfaces.

Yes, you can lay porcelain stoneware on walls. To do this, special adhesives designed for porcelain stoneware must be used. When selecting the adhesive, it is important to consider the operating conditions, as well as the size and thickness of the tiles. We recommend consulting with a professional tiler before purchasing adhesive for porcelain stoneware.

We highly recommend using specific products for porcelain stoneware, as they ensure higher frost resistance and adhesive strength 
 

Pay close attention to the surface on which you wish to install your tiles. It must be flat and clean; it should not have cracks, holes, or significant signs of wear. If you’re unsure, knock on the surface: a dull sound indicates voids underneath, which is not ideal. Unsuitable surfaces will eventually affect the performance of your tiles

Using the appropriate adhesive is crucial for the proper installation of porcelain stoneware. Before using the adhesive, carefully read the technical specifications on the packaging provided by the manufacturer. The adhesive should be applied in a manner that ensures even coverage of the back (contact) surface of the tile.
If you wish to be 100% sure about the efficacy of your installation, you may use a technique known as “double spreading”. Use a notched trowel to spread the adhesive on the base of the tile as well as on the surface on which it is to be installed. This ensures that no area on the surface is left without adhesive.

Once the installation process is completed, you have 30 to 40 minutes to clean the surface with warm water in order to get rid of residues from the adhesive. We recommend a second, deeper cleaning process within 3 to 4 days after installation, using special products intended for porcelain stoneware (low-foam, buffered acids). Always carefully follow the manufacturers’ instructions as found in the box. If the tiles’ surfaces are perfectly cleaned after installation, it will be a lot easier to carry out daily maintenance.

No, Coliseum makes marble effect tiles that do not require any particular scheme of installation. Our marble effect porcelain stoneware does not require arranging in a specific pattern because the graphics of one tile do not need to continue the graphics of another. Regardless of the sizes, our marble effect tiles harmoniously go together in any installation scheme.
In any case, we recommend checking the design of the porcelain stoneware before installation to ensure that two tiles with the same design are not placed next to each other.

Tiles are produced according to the nominal dimensions. The caliber is the actual size of the tiles found in the boxes. When you are buying porcelain stoneware you need to consider caliber off all tiles present in a laying scheme: the calibers must be the same. If you want to combine more colors or you want to place decorative elements together with tiles in the same room, tell it our partners in the stores to choose the tiles and the decorations of the same caliber.

Porcelain stoneware consists exclusively of natural components: kaolin clays, kaolins, sand, feldspars and pigments. it is not possible to predict how these natural materials will behave in the process of pressing at high pressure and subsequent firing at a temperature of 1250 degrees. It is for that reason that, after finishing the technological cycle, porcelain stoneware is chosen not only according to the caliber, but also according to the shade. Before starting the installation of the porcelain stoneware, check that you have purchased the tiles in the same shade. To do this, look at the information on the packaging. It is important that all boxes have the same reference - «AB4» or «А48», etc. This is is the specification of the shade. To obtain the perfect aesthetic result, we recommend buying porcelain stoneware of the same shade.

Porcelain stoneware is the most advanced kind of ceramic material, characterized by excellent technical qualities, incredibly low water absorption levels and high resistance to mechanical wear and chemical agents.

Porcelain stoneware is made from natural materials (such as clay, feldspars, and sand) that undergo complex manufacturing processes. Due to these technological processes, some tiles may exhibit a slight bend. For example, this can occur in long, rectangular wood-effect tiles (20x120). A slight bend does not hinder a perfect installation when using the appropriate techniques and equipment. All Coliseum porcelain stoneware tiles are manufactured in accordance with international standards.

No, porcelain stoneware manufactured by Coliseum does not include granite chips as part of the initial mix. We only use natural materials like clay, feldspar and sand.

Rectification is a process that affects the edges of a tile. A mechanical process straightens the tile edges and ensures they are perfectly squared. So, all the tiles are exactly the same size and can therefore be laid with a minimum grout joint of 2 mm. Non-rectified tiles, on the other hand, are tiles with natural, uneven edges that require a wider grout joint of 3 mm.

Coliseum porcelain stoneware is a glazed porcelain stoneware.

Porcelain stoneware is currently the most advanced type of ceramic. Its technical features make it possible to use the porcelain stoneware both inside and outside. It can be used for flooring, for cladding, in the finishing of the facades and basements of buildings, in the realization of small architectural objects and furnishings.

You can download tile thumbnails for all Coliseum collections in the "Download Thumbnails" section. After a quick registration, you will be able to select the collection you are interested in and download the thumbnails.

Coliseum does not carry out the direct sales activity of the porcelain stoneware, regardless of the size of the order. Products are sold through the network of authorized distributors on the territory of the Russian Federation and countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). You can find the nearest official dealer in the "Dealer Locator" section on the official Coliseum website.

To find out prices or obtain any additional information regarding Coliseum porcelain stoneware or our services, we suggest you to contact a Coliseum authorized dealer. You can find the nearest official dealer in the "Dealer locator" section on the official factory website.

To obtain the necessary catalogs and samples of porcelain stoneware, please contact authorized Coliseum dealers whose addresses and contacts can be found in the "Dealer Locator" section on the official website coliseumgres.ru.

The preparation of the material layout, as well as the rendering of the interiors, is carried out by our partners and is an integral part of the tile sales service. To find the nearest authorized dealer, visit the Dealer Locator section on our official website.