She made a double impression on me. I forgot to ask the customer for its cost, but judging by the quality, it does not differ in particular high cost. Tiles are produced in the Moscow region in a certain town called Dedovsk.
Therefore, it does not make sense to strictly evaluate, as comparing with Italian would be ridiculous.
Floor tile Falcon is made on a red basis with a single firing.
On the packaging, this information is kindly indicated, so the question of "swimming" the sizes disappears by itself. The tile "walks" 1 - 1.5 mm.
The error is also indicated on the packaging - here it is worth paying tribute to the honesty of the manufacturer.
With a single firing, the error in size is always higher than with a double. We have to make a wider seam. But such inconvenience should be fully compensated by increased strength. It was here that the Falcon failed. In one of the boxes I found a tile split in half, although in the store all the boxes were checked by the customer. Tiles cracked during transportation from simple road shaking. Accordingly, on the floor she will behave unpredictably.
The Falcon has a thickness of 9.5 mm, which is pretty good. But the dimensions are not very convenient, in my opinion: 440 * 440 mm. In a room 2 * 2 meters, a lot of cutting is obtained.
The tile pattern is simple with a claim to fit.
The fit was conceived by the manufacturer absolutely in vain, since with "floating" sizes, a mismatch of the pattern is seen in places.
The adhesive mesh on the back of the tile is shallow and shallow, which is also not very good.
When using cheap glue, the tile can “snap off” after a while.
In general, I will evaluate the Sokol floor tiles at 3 points. For an inexpensive repair, it is quite suitable, but it is better to entrust the installation to a good master. Under such tiles, voids are completely unacceptable. She can crack because of them. Frankly speaking, I wouldn’t lay this at home, and therefore I don’t advise you,
Features and Benefits
Sokol Ceramics is one of the most advanced products on the Russian market. The history of the appearance of this product begins in 1907. Then in Dedovsk the first production of ceramics was launched. Now, thanks to Italian equipment, the company produces more than 500 varieties of ceramics and more than 1000 modifications of decorative elements.
A wide assortment and unsurpassed quality - this is only that part of the positive aspects, thanks to which the tile has become popular in the Russian market. A positive aspect is the fact that the tile is subjected to double temperature treatment, which affects its properties: it becomes more durable.
Of the positive facts, it is worth noting the price: they meet the criterion of "price-quality". Therefore, any buyer can easily navigate a wide range of products. Indeed, in the ceramics catalog you can find any image of interest at a bargain price.
The color palette also exceeds all expectations. The model elements are so surprising that it is simply impossible to pass by: a wide selection of colors for the base tile and decors makes you stop looking at this particular manufacturer.
The scope of ceramics from the Sokol company is also diverse: it is used in bathrooms, kitchens, halls, living rooms, cafes, offices, industrial premises, etc.
Also, ceramics is characterized by unpretentious care, so that anyone can fully service it.
Another distinctive feature of ceramics from the Sokol company is its immunity to temperature extremes. What heat, what frosts - she does not care: she will remain the same as it was originally.
Thanks to all this, the Falcon tile has become an indispensable tool for designers who daily bring their intricate designs to life, because the texture and colors of this product allow you to create the most original and unique images of the interior of any room.
Modifications of the tiled product of the Sokol company are diverse. Among them, one can single out the tile for its intended purpose: for floor (floor) and for walls (wall). Each collection also has decorative components.
Wall tiles are moisture resistant, which allows you to use this product in places with high humidity, for example, in bathrooms.
The floor version of ceramic tiles has a number of the following advantages:
- high coefficient of adhesion to shoes,
- wear resistance
- strength.
Decorative tiles stand out from the overall picture with their individual style. A huge number of unforgettable patterns and impressive colors will give the equipped room the desired effect.
From the decor, we will single out individual elements that are worthy of a detailed examination: inserts, panels, frisisse and border.
- Inserts. Distinguish between bas-relief and flat inserts, which are also available in almost any collection of this manufacturer. The difference of such an element is that it brings contrast to the overall picture, diluting it with original colors.
- Panel. This is a set of several inserts. But often only one tile is used, which significantly exceeds the size of the base one. As an image here, one graphic sketch can be used, as well as different semantic compositions.
- Frisize - several tiles combined by a combination of patterns. This kind of panel is very popular. A distinctive feature of this work of art is that this original genre does not have any specific shapes and dimensions.
- Border - a highlight of any interior. This is a ceramic decor made in a rectangular version with a thickness of up to 80mm. Usually it is laid horizontally to separate the two types of ceramics or light and dark shades. However, there are options with vertical styling, which allows you to visually divide the space.
About the manufacturer
The Sokol tile is issued at the enterprise near Moscow. At the end of the last century, the company underwent a total reconstruction. In 2009-2010, another significant update was made on the lines for the production of floor and wall tiles.
The work is carried out using modern equipment brought from Europe. Part of the raw materials also comes from foreign industry leaders: for example, dyes and glazes are brought from Italy and Spain.
Products manufactured by the plant comply with Russian GOSTs. In addition, they are certified according to EU standards EN-177.
The range of products manufactured by the plant is more than five hundred items. The tile is allocated most of it. This is a finishing material for floors and walls - both for indoor and outdoor installation.
The manufacturer offers materials in a variety of colors. The collection opens with white tiles, its cover continues in all colors of the rainbow. Separately, it is worth highlighting the thematic collections of tiles with ornaments. Products for outdoor work are in the form of wood, brick and natural stone.
Size range of finishing materials (in centimeters):
The first three options relate to facing tiles for facade work. A glazed tile surface may have a pattern or be plain. The material looks great on the walls of a building or pool. Wall tiles are resistant to temperature changes, it is easily cleaned from any contaminants.
Square products with a side of 33 cm are designed for flooring. Materials 44x44 and 12x36.5 are universal. They can be used for decoration of both floors and walls.
Advantages
One of the main advantages of tiled materials from this manufacturer is the variety of options. Due to the large number of sizes and shades, the consumer can choose the option that is ideal for decorating a particular room. The company not only produces beautiful tile coverings, it offers ready-made collections for various rooms - including for bathrooms, kitchens, hallways.
The positive properties of tiles include:
- strength,
- durability,
- resistance to temperature changes,
- UV resistance
- low permeability
- ease of care
- practicality,
- environmental friendliness
- fire resistance.
Sokol floor tiles retain their color for a long time, and this is one of the main reasons for the popularity of such coatings. Tiles do not lose their aesthetic appearance from detergents and cleaners, and are not afraid of fats, dust and dirt.
Disadvantages
The main disadvantages of the Falcon tile are related to the technology of its production. A single high-speed firing is considered a progressive and high-tech method for processing tile coatings. Mono technology gives an excellent result in terms of appearance: firing is performed after applying glaze to the workpiece. The front side of the product is very high quality, but the dimensions suffer.
The difference in size of some tiles reaches 1-1.5 mm, in some cases it is even more significant. Connecting patterns with significantly different sizes from each other is extremely problematic, and this is a big drawback. In addition, it is difficult to maintain the same width seams, which affects the result of the work.
Other disadvantages include:
- insufficient sound insulation
- high thermal conductivity.
Reviews
Reviews tilers about the products of the company "Falcon" can be found different. On the one hand, everyone recognizes that she is distinguished by a large number of positive qualities, on the other hand, she cannot do without discontent.
Both ordinary consumers and master tilers speak of a very beautiful design of such tile coverings: such tiles become the highlight of the interior. Many admit that it was the tile design that prompted them to buy such materials. Buyers note that products from this manufacturer are ideal for underfloor heating. Those people who have been using such tiled materials for a long time confirm their positive qualities.
It is worth noting that GOST allows the presence of minor defects on the surface of the tile, if there are no more than two on one product (and they are not located in the center). If you evaluate these materials on a five-point scale, they can put a four. At the same time, consumers note that the installation work should be trusted to the masters. Unprofessionalism will lead to visible flaws.
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