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The 3 most important things in a house
What things will make our house comfortable and comfortable, make it a real home?Here we are going to tell you about it... although only one of them is in our catalogue.According to our point of view there are mainly 3 things that They really add great value to our home. Things we should look at before renting or buying a home. Or that it should be the first thing we change when the house is ours.The first thing, and by far, are the windows. It is the that will further isolate us from the outside. Windows are especially important in regions with extreme temperatures, such as mountain areas. They will help us keep the heat in winter and with this we will contribute to the important energy savings.Installing quality windows will reduce heating consumption and the monthly electricity bill. >Although we don't have windows and we don't know the market perfectly, the approximate budget for a quality window can be around €600 per unit.The second thing is the doors of the houseThe reason is similar to that of the windows, the insulation. In this case, sound insulation between the different environments inside the home.But also for the decorative aspect. Doors can dress up a house a lot and it is an element that will make a great difference to its decoration.The average price of the door can be around €300.Third, and that is where when we enter, it is the floor.Changing the flooring can completely change the appearance of the house. Just as we highlighted the importance of doors in decoration, the same happens with the floor, or even more so. There are as many aspects of flooring as there are tastes. You can check it out in our online porcelain catalogue. Hexagonal tiles, hydraulic-style floors, imitation wood porcelain tiles, glossy flooring....etc.Therefore, it is important to choose the style of flooring well. That will largely mark the rest of the decoration.Of course there are other types of materials to pave the floor of the house. Like micro cement or parquet. We wanted to highlight porcelain floors, firstly because it is what we work on the most, and secondly because we consider it to be a material of excellent quality and good performance.Ah, one important thing is also the insulation provided by a soil, especially in humid areas and outdoors. Both the floor itself and the bonding material we use to lay it.The price of the floor is valued per m2. The price of the material and the price of placement. Although these are very varied, and very changing today. An average price from where you can find 70% of the models would be €20/m2.Installation per m2, although it depends on the characteristics of the work and each professional, can be around €25 per m2.
Tiles for a modern and low-budget composition
We want to let you know and demonstrate that there are possibilities to carry out a partial or complete reform with a tight budget. In this post we will give some ideas and take you to the products that we consider ideal to achieve it.Despite the inflation and the rise in prices that we have been enduring since the second half of 2021, there are still alternatives to buy cheap tiles, and in our online catalog you can check it.Why do we look for cheap tiles?There are many reasons.One could be that our economy force us. That we have the need or the whim to make changes in our house but that our savings lead us to look for cheaper alternatives.Another reason is that we do not give much importance to the material, and that we settle for that the models are resistant and of quality. It may also be that we have inherited or bought an apartment to invest. We find many cases in which our client asks us for offer or liquidation tiles because it is a flat to rent and they need to give it a facelift. When you make an investment you must take into account all the expenses, so it is perfectly logical.Therefore, we have to adapt to all the needs that are normal and within our reach, maintaining a guarantee of quality.The most general option to find cheap tiles would be to enter our Tile Outlet section. Here there is a constant rotation of products at half their value with which to make an excellent composition for a bathroom renovation.How do we get such cheap prices?On the one hand , Spain is a large producer of ceramics. Although it does depend on the import of raw materials and gas to manufacture, we still have logistical advantages and that is why tile is cheaper in Spain than in the rest of Europe.Buying large quantities it also allows us to access prices that we would not be able to do otherwise.On the other hand, there are always opportunities in the market, discontinued products, specific offers from factories, etc. At Azulejos Solá we have a team specialized in searching for purchasing opportunities.Here you will see what styles you can combine at the best prices:WHITE TILES< /p>This is a classic that you can use both in bathroom walls and in kitchens. Although we have an exclusive section of white tiles, in this case we want to recommend the lighthouse tile, a model of design and excellent quality, which we still have in stock for immediate delivery.WOODEN PORCELAIN TILES Imitation wood porcelain tiles are another classic of the last decade. In addition, it is believed that it will be a timeless product, since all natural finishes have been the ones that have prevailed over time, and wooden floors do not seem to be an exception.Although we have several collections of promotion, if you need a fast service, we advise you to take a look at the Confort Roble or Confort Cerezo modelsDo not forget that the prices you will see on our website are per box, not per m2.OUTDOOR FLOORINGWithout a doubt, our prices stand out the most in the extruded stoneware models.The natural flooring of Greco Gres or the extruded 33 by Gres de Aragón are the clearest examples.If what you want is a more modern flooring, all gray and cementitious, the Start series is the star of our catalogue. A porcelain collection available in various sizes, colors and finishes. At a very good price!We have other models in stock such as hydraulic-style porcelain tiles or subway-type tiles, among others. But for more information, we invite you to take a tour of our online store, to visit our tile store in Valencia, or to ask us at the email address sola@azulejossola.com
What is the best outdoor flooring?
First of all, it is worth highlighting the wide variety of types of outdoor flooring that exist. Although we will only compare the models that you can buy in our online store, there are other very interesting ones such as artificial grass or rubber, for example.It is very important that the floors are of decent quality. Perhaps we can pay less attention to the quality of other products, but buying a resistant floor is the best way to save money and have peace of mind after the renovation. A floor has to withstand the traffic of people, furniture, sometimes even machinery or heavy vehicles. That is why the pavement must have adequate resistance to guarantee all this. Even more so when it comes to outdoor flooring, which is going to suffer very different temperature changes, rain and even frost. So, what is the difference between the different types of material and which is the most suitable flooring for our terrace?STONEWARE NON-SLIP PORCELAINThese are products with a wide range of possibilities, both in terms of style and measurements as well as price.Many times we are asked how much is the m2 worth? of porcelain stoneware, and as we said, the range of prices is very extensive. Today, February 2022, I would say that the cheapest price of a non-slip porcelain floor could be around €11.That does not mean that there are special offers on flooring where you can find better prices. ;Porcelain material has a water absorption of less than 0.5%, which makes it particularly suitable for all types of outdoor areas, including swimming pools.Other stoneware non-slip porcelain tile is that they are coated with a layer of spelled. This means that dirt will never penetrate the tile, so its maintenance and cleaning is more comfortable than other materials.EXTRUDED STONEWARE Extruded stoneware floors are extraordinarily resistant, with a thickness of between 12 and 16 mm. These models were the most popular for decades, having a great variety of brands that manufactured them: Gres de Aragón, Gres de Breda, Gres Catalán...After the 2007 crisis, some factories closed, reducing the supply of these models. Currently in our online catalog we have 2 brands specialized in the manufacture of extruded stoneware, Greco Gres and Gres de AragonThese models have a very good price considering their high quality. In fact, this would currently be the cheapest flooring for exteriorsOne selling point of these models is that they have a timeless style, fitting into practically all houses and in all eras. The drawback could be the same, which is a unique end. Just as the anti-slip porcelain tile catalog is full of different styles and finishes, extruded stoneware will always be characterized by having a rustic and natural style. CONCRETE PAVEMENTThis type of pavement is found at an average price of around €20 per meter. One of the factories that works the most with concrete materials concrete is Verniprens. And although there is less variety of colours, it is a great option due to the arrangement of special pieces for pool finishes and crowning.The format of these floors is square. They measure 50x50 cm. These are natural and porous pavements, it is important to bear in mind that the original appearance can be altered over time and that some stains can penetrate it. That is why we must know its characteristics and above all our needs before buying a concrete pavement.
The 3 pillars that make up the Azulejos Solá strategy for 2022
We come from two years of great economic uncertainty in Spain.In 2020 the pandemic forced the closure of all non-essential establishments for months. A few days before the decision that the government took, when the measures of our Italian neighbors were already reaching us, it seemed that this would mean the end of any business.Once activity began to resume, we we realized that this time the reform sector was not going to be one of the most damaged during the following months. Many factors helped our activity to continue at a more or less normal rate:- The impossibility of leaving home, traveling, going to dinner, etc, etc... increased the ability to save who fortunately continued with his work.- Spending so much time at home made many people choose to make small repairs and reforms to make it a more comfortable space.- Others they changed their residence looking for houses with outdoor spaces.On the other hand, 2021 has been characterized by the lack of raw materials and the increase in the price of products.What will it bring us? 2022?, with this time of vertiginous changes. In Azulejos Solá we will focus on strengthening the 3 pillars that we have been developing for more or less time and that we hope will lay a good foundation.< p>1. PHYSICAL STOREOur store has been open for 65 years, and more than 40 in its current location, in the town of Paterna (Valencia)It is a store of about 1,500m2 with an exhibition open to end customers and professionals, in addition to a warehouse of more or less the same size as the store and that keeps a hundred references in stock.We have always attached great importance to to keep the store up-to-date with the latest news, pleasant and useful for those who come with the idea of renovating their home or buying tiles.We focus more and more on this objective and today we have a large selection of bathroom environments that try to inspire, a technical part with porcelain designs of all styles and a large exhibition of kitchen furniture with 7 collections. 2 REFURBISHMENT PROJECTSWith the idea of providing a comprehensive service, at Azulejos Solá we wanted to accompany the sale of the materials with the installation. This led us to provide a comprehensive reform service.This section has been very important for us, as it has helped us to give an image of trust to customers, who as a general rule appreciate that a single company take charge of the entire project process.Currently one of the sections that most demands us is the complete reform of the kitchen together with the sale and placement of Scavolini kitchen furniture.This service is usually offered in the province of Valencia.3. ONLINE STOREWe started with the e-commerce project in 2017. After a few months of work, it came to light in May 2018.By then we believed that a web page had to be alive. We did not know if we would get many direct sales or not, especially in a sector like ours that is not yet very much into the work of this service. It is true that the weight and volume of our products make shipping more difficult than in other sectors.However, we already knew that a website could not just be a catalog with images and text that said nothing. Even if they didn't buy, customers had to see prices and product features, that's why we created an online sales catalog with a large part of our products.During the first two years it worked, but it was in 2020 when it had exponential growth, like all digital sectors.Currently it is an important part of Azulejos Solá. From here we try to give good support to all our customers. Today we have a large volume of shipments throughout Europe.
What is the best facade cladding in 2022
In this post we will talk about the 3 most used types of facade cladding. We will compare the advantages and characteristics that each one has and we will look at some specific examples to find out which are the cheapest prices.Although almost all the models are focused on a rustic style or stone effect, there are 3 types of materials mainly , which in addition to being different for its resistance or adaptability to the outside, will also influence the final appearance of our facades.TILES FOR FACADESThe manufacturers of Tiles are getting better finishes for their models. For this reason and for the advantages that we will mention below, tiles will be a great option to use as cladding for facades.The tiles or porcelain are glazed materials and the absorption of external agents is practically nil. This means that the appearance of the tile will not change during its useful life.Another advantage of glazed tiles and porcelain is that they will hardly stain, and if they do, cleaning will be relatively easy. The tiles, on the other hand, are very resistant materials. These can be placed in almost any geographical area as they will withstand extreme weather conditions, such as severe frosts or temperatures as low as -15º.No less important is the price of the tiles. Although we will find a wide range of prices depending on brands, formats or finishes, in general terms it will be the most economical option for cladding facades......Finding quality tiles in 2022 by about 12 euros per m2.If we have to put a but, it would be the design. Although, as we said at the beginning, most of the imitations achieved by tiles are extremely successful, we would have to go to a fairly high range but achieve a real stone appearance.CONCRETE COATINGS Verniprens is one of the concrete brands with the widest variety of products. Among them we find a wide range of models for interior and exterior wall cladding.These are stone effect models with a very real finish, usually somewhat better than that of tiles. In the price range, and only as a general rule, it would be somewhat higher than the price of outdoor tiles. Among the three types of materials that we are comparing, we would place concrete in the middle in terms of cost.Lastly, it is no less important to note that it is a porous material. This means that its finish may change over time.One of the most liked Verniprens models is the Salamanca wall tile, available in various sizes.NATURAL STONE As its name suggests, this material is undoubtedly the ideal one if what we want is to get as close as possible to a totally real stone appearance. Natural stone is It is usually chosen as the best façade cladding for cold towns, mountain houses, rural environments, etc...There are different types of natural stone for façades, both in colours, sizes and even shapes. ....Normally what stands out about the stones is their irregular shape, detonated design and warm appearance.It is important to bear in mind that these materials come directly from the quarries. They are not made mechanically and of course they do not have any type of enamel or other chemical agent that conditions their appearance. Which means that depending on the stones extracted from the quarry, the finish may be far from the images you find in tile and construction material stores.It would be convenient to request real images before confirming your purchase. Finally, it should be noted that the price of natural stone is usually the most expensive compared to the materials described in our post< br>
Extruded stoneware, why is it still the most used flooring for terrace floors?
Extruded stoneware flooring is a classic product that we see on terraces and gardens in all regions of Europe. Despite being a very traditional design, it is still one of the most used products for terrace flooring. And it is a material that has advantages. The extruded pavements are totally natural materials, without additional enamels that modify their original appearance. The finish of these models is achieved after a long firing of the clay at more than 1,200 degrees of temperature. As it does not have enamels, the entire tile has the same finish. A couple of decades ago, in the midst of the construction "boom", there were several Spanish factories specializing in the manufacture of this type of tile, which was constantly being bought for use in swimming pools, chalets, single-family homes and mole types of urban projects. With the advent of the financial crisis and the years that followed, some of the factories had no choice but to stop their furnaces and go out of business. Currently there are still factories specialized in this differentiated product and that not all brands are capable of producing it. In our extruded stoneware catalog you can see what brands we have, what the most outstanding products are, their technical characteristics and prices. These are the main advantages of extruded stoneware • It has a hardness, resistance and quality that guarantee its durability over time, even with adverse temperatures and weather conditions. • It is a material without enamel. This prevents it from slipping and it is advisable to place it both indoors and outdoors. • It has a rustic and timeless design. • These collections are complemented with a wide variety of special pieces: steps, skirting boards, corner steps, gutterings, zanquines, borders or plugs. This adds additional value to the project due to its great decorative and architectural capacity. On the other hand, it is important to bear in mind that it is not a grateful pavement if what you want is to have it pristine. The fact that it does not have enamel has advantages but it also has aspects to take into account. And it is in addition to the fact that the texture is somewhat rough and difficult to clean with the mop, if the stain is made with strong products, such as red wine or oil grease, they will be difficult to remove completely. In our online store you will find the products of two reference factories. Gres de Aragón and Greco Gres.
What color will the pool water look with each tile?
Have you ever wondered why the pool water is always blue? Would you like to personalize your pool by changing the color of the water? We explain the reasons and how the color of the tile influences the pool water.The color of the pool water is conditioned by several factors, in most of them we will have little influence on it. The reason why we always see water in shades of blue is because water absorbs long-length solar rays more easily (shades of red, yellow and oranges). While those of short length (blue tones) bounce and catch our eyesThe depth of the pool is an important factor. The deeper a pool is, the darker the color of the water will be. While if the depth is less than 50cm, the water will be completely transparent.On the other hand, the environment of the pool also influences its color. If there is nothing around it to cover it and direct light enters it, the color will be lighter than if it is surrounded by buildings or vegetation. If, for example, the pool is in a natural environment covered with vegetation, the color of the water will be more greenish.Other factors also influence the color of the water: whether it is an indoor or outdoor pool; the hour of the day; the light of the country or city in which it is located; if it has internal lighting or not, etc.Fortunately, and like everything in life, there is a part that is not in our hands but another that we can influence. In this case we can condition the color of the pool water with the choice of tile. If you want to know the effect you will get with each model before buying the tile, we will give you all the advice below.Also, see all the models with photos of real environments in our tile catalog
What are the best tile measurements for a bathroom
Tile sizes are getting bigger and bigger and we no longer know which measure is the most suitable for a bathroom. As always, each format has its advantages and disadvantages. In this post we are going to try to solve some doubts about this topic. You don't have to go back long to see how the trends have changed. Just 10 years ago the largest measurement for a bathroom tile was 30x60 cm. Over the course of a decade, they have increased the size to manufacture pieces of 300 x 100 cm. But let's go little by little... The truth is that not only bathroom tile trends have changed a lot in this decade. If we look around us and if we look at ourselves 10 years ago, we can see that the fleeting evolution of technologies has transformed all markets in a dizzying way. Next we are going to make a list with the most used bathroom tile measurements in 2021. 33x80 format tile Today we can consider this type of format as a medium tile. They are red body coverings that retain many characteristics of traditional tiles, although more sophisticated in designs. You can see these models in the Porcelanite catalog. One of the strengths of this format is that we are buying a quality and design tile at an affordable price, such as the 8212 White Relieve tile. 30x90 format tile This is the most common measure in recent years. It is a rectified white body tile. Although the first 30x90 tiles were manufactured shortly before 2010, today it is already a completely normal measure for customers and installers. All tile brands have this measure among the models in their catalogs. In our online store you can find it in brands such as Aparici, Tau, Metropol or Porcelanite . Without a doubt, the best-selling tile is the rectified 30x90 white tile, which is used in both kitchen and bathroom walls. 40x120 format tile This measure has only been in tile stores for a few years. Although it is a very elegant format, it is important to take into account the size of the bathroom walls where we are going to place it. This means that we do not have to make many cuts of tiles and that we can really show it off with whole pieces. We always advise that the fewer joints a wall has, the better, both for aesthetics and cleanliness. But it is essential that it is not disproportionate and that it is in tune with our space. The 120 cm measurement is changing the placement trend. In recent years, and still today, most bathroom tiles are laid horizontally. However, this format is already beginning to be placed vertically. This is because most bathrooms have a height of 240cm, and with only 2 tiles we will have the height of the wall covered, with hardly any cuts. We leave you this link so you can see all the 40x120 tile models Other formats ... Outside of the measures mentioned above, we would go to small or very large measures. Small tiles are often used to renovate rustic bathrooms. One of the styles is the subway tile, 7.5 x 15 or 7 x 30 centimeters. This allows us to create a personalized and warm environment with white tiles and other colors. An example is the Urban tile collection by Pissano. On the other hand, the 20x20 tile is the most traditional measure. Few brands work with this format due to the great reduction in demand. However it is still used for cladding public bathrooms, or when you want to buy a cheap tile. The advantage of 20x20 cm tiles is that you can also combine it with a wide variety of colors, as you can see in our catalog of colored tiles. To end this article we will mention XL formats, but only in passing. As we said at the beginning, porcelain tiles of 300 x 100 cm or 240 x 120 cm are already being marketed. From our point of view it still has many drawbacks. Of course the price, but also the distribution and placement of these products. Very few houses have enough space to handle these pieces, still extremely large for our market. This type of porcelain can be appropriate for large spaces, such as shops, shopping centers or large private homes.
Why the price of the tile is not the most important for the reform of the bathroom
When we are going to ask for a budget for the reform of a bathroom, the first product we look at is ceramic. Tiles are the base product with which we began to build our project, and it is interesting to be clear about what type of tiles will mark the decoration of our bathroom. However, from our point of view and experience, we think that the price of tiles should not completely determine our choice. Of course, every detail adds up and influences the bathroom budget. But, although it is essential to do your own numbers, we believe that the decision to buy more or less cheap tiles will not be a determining factor in overall spending. And it is important to bear in mind that: - The tile is the only product that we will keep throughout the life of the bathroom, unless we consider a new work. That is why it is not worth repenting in the future. - It is the most resistant material of all the elements that make up the bathroom. A tile will remain as the first day despite the passage of time and the use we give it. First of all, we must bear in mind that the workforce will be the same regardless of the price of the tile. In addition, we are likely to avoid problems by choosing materials of a certain quality. Problems such as material breaks or gauge changes, which can harm and delay the installation of the material. There are several price ranges within the tile collections. Between € 10 and € 15 we can find a large number of tile models to make the bathroom to our liking. There are another multitude of tile designs between € 19 and € 23 per m2. These models are usually larger and rectified, such as the Cosmopolitan beige 30x90 Metropol tile. From there, depending on brands, designs and measurements, there are collections where we will find quite a difference in prices. Most of us no longer contemplate buying tiles for more than € 25 / m2. We will only do it if we want to have something very different from other brands. And it is that below € 25 per m2 we will find € 80 of the market offer. Let's do numbers ..... We have a bathroom with 20 m2, which could be the average. Imagine that we are undecided between a € 12 model that we like less, and a € 18 model that better suits our needs. Between the choice of the most expensive and the cheapest tiles, € 120 could influence the total of the work. However, we see that once this choice is made, we do not pay as much attention to other products, such as the screen, the bathroom cabinet or the toilet. By switching to a cheaper model in at least one of these products we would already make up the difference in price with the budget. Also taking into account that, both the bathroom furniture, as the taps and the rest of the elements, we can change it quite easily if we wish. What's more, surely its own use forces us to do it even if we don't want to. The average price of a shower screen can be around € 350. Depending on whether we want a single fixed, sliding or folding screen, we can lower our budget by at least € 200. More than with the tile! On the other hand, in the bathroom furniture catalog you can choose furniture from € 250 to € 800. Here is an immense range of price possibilities where we can adjust our budget. With this, we invite you to see on our website the variety of tile models, prices that are marked per complete box, all with VAT included.
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