Overview
The Arkemia porcelain stoneware tiles, produced by the Spanish brand Cristacer, utilize paper pulp as a primary material. These tiles are characterized by a flecked surface that resembles concrete. The manufacturing process involves air-drying and manual pressing of the paper pulp, with the inclusion of natural fragments and pigments contributing to the unique appearance of each individual tile.
Approach
The production of Arkemia tiles initiates with paper pulp. This pulp undergoes an air-drying process. Subsequently, the air-dried paper pulp is subjected to manual pressing. Natural fragments and pigments are integrated into the material mix during this process. This methodology aims to ensure that each tile produced possesses distinct characteristics, primarily through the varied distribution of these natural elements.