RAK Ceramics Corporation (USA), the United States arm of the world’s largest manufacturer of ceramic and porcelain tile products, has announced the launch of the RAK SLIM collection of porcelain tiles to the American marketplace.
RAK SLIM is a durable, yet ultra-thin collection of large-format, fully-rectified porcelain tiles. Measuring less than one-fifth of one-inch thick (4.5 mm), RAK SLIM represents the perfect blend of technical finesse and design aesthetic. Offered in a 24” x 12” (60 mm x 30 mm) format, RAK SLIM tiles are lightweight and ideal to be used as indoor wall tile or for exterior cladding projects, and may also be specified for residential or light commercial flooring. With RAK SLIM, the cost of removing or demolishing existing floor coverings can be eliminated, since this unique collection can be directly installed over the previous floor or wall product.
Whereas traditional tiles measure roughly one-half inch (11 mm) in thickness, the thin nature of the RAK SLIM collection produces tiles which are half the weight of conventional products, resulting in a significant load-bearing reduction on the building structure. Available in eight high-design colors with a matte finish, RAK SLIM porcelain tiles are lightweight and easy to handle for fast and accurate installations. This attractive range substantially decreases the cost of transportation with pallets weighing approximately half the amount of traditional shipments.
“Our RAK SLIM collection is just another component of RAK Ceramics’ total commitment to providing high-quality products that offer outstanding value,” said Leslie Raffel, President of RAK Ceramics Corporation (USA). “This collection was designed to meet market demand for high-strength, yet lightweight surfacing products. RAK SLIM also makes economic sense, as it can save precious time and labor expense relative to removing the existing wall or floor surface prior to the actual installation.”
The RAK SLIM collection will be showcased in Bologna, Italy this year at Cersaie: Hall 18, RAK Ceramics Booth # A10.
About RAK CeramicsRAK Ceramics is a global conglomerate within the ceramic industry, exporting to five continents and over 135 countries worldwide. The firm offers thousands of designs in ceramic tiles and fully-rectified porcelain tiles for progressive customers across the globe. For more information, please contact the United States office: RAK Ceramics Corporation (USA), 4000 Porett Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031. Call: 847-244-1298; Fax: 847-244-1259; or email tile@rak-america.com. Visit us on the web at www.RAKceram.com.
