In recent years, bathroom accidents have frequently occurred. To prevent the elderly from slipping and getting injured in the bathroom, the non-slip tiles must not be sloppy when decorating.
Ceramic tiles that meet the standard must undergo a slip resistance test by an accredited laboratory. The German standard DIN51130 is the most common on the market in Hong Kong. The ideal non-slip tile should perform its best function in wet and dry conditions.
Anti-slip level The DIN 51130 slip resistance is achieved by putting on safety shoes, the tester stands on the lubricated test material, and then calculates at which inclination angle the tester starts to slide.
R9-R11 are sufficient for general household applications, R12-R13 are mainly used for outdoor and special space applications, applications with different slip resistance:
Anti-slip certification There is no proof of slip resistance for ordinary ceramic tiles on the market, especially polished tiles. If you want to use polished tiles with full sense of light to make the floor of the hall, it is easy to ignore the anti-slip function while pursuing aesthetics. For safety reasons, polished tiles with qualified non-slip certificates should be selected. The Asian floor tiles are certified by the Hong Kong laboratory and have the most basic R9 anti-slip grade.
The non-slip tiles commonly used on wet floors are matte. Although they have a certain anti-slip function, they lose a bit of natural and soft light under the light, and their reflectivity is relatively low. The pursuit of non-slip will sacrifice aesthetics and ease of cleaning, especially if the bathroom is wet, there is a chance that bacteria will grow more easily.
So to strike a balance between the two, you can consider soft-gloss tiles, which not only have R10 anti-slip grade, but also retain the natural light feel of the smooth surface.55 degree soft lightIt is Asia's first technology that combines the advantages of polishing and matte, but also makes up for the shortcomings of both, and meets customers' requirements for non-slip and the pursuit of beauty.
As SOGO opens their highly anticipated second department store at the landmark The Twins in Kai Tak, they look to ASA Tiles for bespoke terrazzo and solid surface interior solutions for the restrooms.
Our tailor-made Bubblegum Pink and Powder Blue terrazzo and solid surface reflect a sophisticated approach to monochromatic design. Both featuring a vibrant base colour, the unique, nonrepeating terrazzo chips bring an extra flair that demonstrates both craftsmanship and attention to detail.
The full potential of our bespoke terrazzo and solid surface is put on display here as they are applied not only to the counter, the basins, the cabinets, but also the floors, seamlessly transitioning from one surface to another. When a design calls for a neat, monolithic look throughout a space, our products offer the perfect answer.
3/F, iHome Centre, Lockhart Rd (5 mins from MTR CWB/ Exhibition Center exit)
▸verified by ISO 22196:2011(E) international standard, international antibacterial standard
▸ Effectively inhibits Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
▸ Easy-to-clean surface
♻️Complies with EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
▸100% plasticiser-free and free of toxic flame retardants (according to EN 62321- 8:2017 GC-MS, EN 62321-6:2015 GC-MS, ISO 18219-1:2021 GC-ECNI-MS, and EPA 3550C:1996)
▸ Safe for pregnant women, children, and the elderly
🧫 Key Bacteria Threats
▸ Escherichia coli thrives on damp
surfaces; may cause gastroenteritis and
food poisoning
▸ Staphylococcus aureus is spread by
contact; may lead to skin infections and
respiratory complications
🎨 Extensive Selection for All Styles
▸ Smooth glaze or three-dimensional textured finish
▸ Wide range of colour options including
cool grey, warm stone, deep rock green,
warm brick red, and more for all your needs
For more styles not listed, please feel free to contact us for a free sample.
3/F, iHome Centre, Lockhart Rd (5 mins from MTR CWB/ Exhibition Center exit)
ASA Tiles understands your passion for design and attention to detail.
Thus, we offer a custom hand-painted tile servicebased on your design or high-definition photos,
our artists will meticulously craft unique tiles, adding an artistic touch to your projects.
Exquisite Craftsmanship, Enduring Beauty
We use our special formula glaze to paint on tiles, followed by high-temperature secondary firing, making the artwork an integral part of the tile—timeless and enduring.
Whether indoors or outdoors, your artwork on our tiles is not only of artistic value but also highly practical.
Inspiring Endless Possibilities
From abstract styles to natural landscapes, our hand-painted tiles can blend into modern, traditional, or eclectic designs, creating captivating focal points for residential or commercial spaces.
Contact Us
Looking to add a unique flair to your next project?
Email us at marketing@asatileshk.com
We’d be delighted to provide more information, samples, or discuss production plans.
ASA Tiles looks forward to collaborating with you to create stunning designs!
Showroom: Unit 303, 3/F, iHome Centre,369Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK
Inspired by Italy's natural landscapes, our imported tile collection redefines design possibilities with refined textures and sophisticated matte finishes. More than just materials, these tiles are a canvas for creativity, offering endless inspiration to designers.
Available in four exquisite tones of natural stones:
White, Beige, Brown, and Blue-Black.
This series perfectly complements diverse styles, from soft and warm to bold and dramatic.
Each tile faithfully replicates the beauty of natural stone, blending aesthetics with practicality through R10 anti-slip performance. Its three-dimensional textures and matte surfaces create a graceful, inviting ambiance for any space.
Visit our Wan Chai showroom to explore this collection:
3/F, 369 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
Or contact us at: Info@asatileshk.com
LINE FRIENDS Themed Restaurant – Custom Tile Design Service
The world’s first officially licensed LINE FRIENDS themed restaurant has opened at Macau’s H853 Fun Factory in Lisboeta! Inspired by the everyday gatherings of LINE FRIENDS, the restaurant is a whimsical, creative space and a hotspot for interactive photo moments. Spanning 7,000 square feet, it blends modern design with beloved IP elements, offering guests a unique dining and visual experience.
Tile Design Highlights
Asia Tile had the privilege of contributing to this project, crafting custom floor tiles exclusively for the LINE FRIENDS restaurant. These tiles, fired at high temperatures, are not only highly durable but also feature vivid patterns and intricate craftsmanship, showcasing their unique design and exceptional quality. In the stylish food street area, the floor tiles integrate classic Portuguese patterns with adorable LINE FRIENDS food-themed motifs. The warm tones and charming details infuse the space with joy and energy, perfectly complementing the LINE FRIENDS-themed window decals on the expansive glass walls.
The Value of Customization
The tiles, authorized and custom-designed for LINE FRIENDS, combine innovative design with IP elements, offering both aesthetic appeal and long-lasting durability.
High-temperature firing technology enhances the tiles' durability and resistance to wear, making them perfectly suited for the demands of busy commercial environments. The intricate patterns and textures seamlessly blend functionality with artistry, transforming the space into a storytelling medium filled with personality and emotion.
At ASA Tile, we are dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design, delivering tailored solutions for every project. We believe tiles are more than building materials—they are carriers of stories and creativity.
Beyond Boundaries – Exploring Infinite Possibilities in Cinema Design
The Emperor Cinema in Wong Chuk Hang breaks conventions to create a visionary “beyond boundaries” world. Non-linear design elements, including curves, folds, and circular forms, redefine walls, floors, and ceilings, crafting a multi-dimensional space that symbolizes humanity's courage to explore the unknown. Tiles, as the core design material, weave together textures and geometry, showcasing the space’s unique charm.
Lobby Design: A Symphony of Circles and Lines
The lobby floor features circular and linear geometric patterns, with deep gray, light gray, and beige tiles arranged to create a layered visual rhythm. These patterns guide the eye while evoking a sense of fluidity, fostering an inviting and inclusive atmosphere. Circular ceiling lights mirror the floor design, achieving a harmonious balance between structure and freedom.
Corridor Design: A Continuum of Light and Shadow
The corridor features minimalist tilework, alternating between deep and light gray tones to form rhythmic lines. The seamless transitions between walls and floors create a sense of infinite extension, while mirrors amplify the space, blending reflected light with tile textures to craft a flowing interplay of shadow and form.
Powder Room Design: A Dialogue of Geometry and Light
The powder room embraces geometric elegance, with curved tile patterns in deep and light gray adding a gentle rhythm to the space. Dark-toned walls paired with softly glowing circular mirrors create an understated luxury. Thoughtfully designed lighting enhances the tiles' textures, striking a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.
Infinite Possibilities in Space
Through the imaginative use of tiles, the design seamlessly integrates geometry, light, and texture, breaking traditional spatial boundaries to create a multi-dimensional, futuristic visual experience. From the circular motifs of the lobby to the corridor’s extended perspectives and the rhythmic geometry of the powder room, every detail reflects a pursuit of innovation and possibility. This is more than a cinema—it is a canvas for artistic imagination.
A Whimsical Journey – Emperor Cinema Macau Inspired by the magic of circus performances, Emperor Cinema Macau combines geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and intricate textures to create a dreamlike yet modern space, delivering a fully immersive sensory experience.
Lobby Design
The lobby features a radiating geometric pattern, with deep gray, medium gray, and beige marble tiles seamlessly arranged to reinterpret the dynamic order of classic stripes. A circular centerpiece anchors the space, drawing attention while enhancing harmony and balance.
The ceiling design, inspired by circus tents, incorporates blue, gold, and white triangular patterns, evoking a lively and colorful atmosphere. Suspended circular lights mimic the elegance of aerial hoops, complementing the floor design and adding depth and dimension to the space.
Ticketing and service counters reflect the theme, with deep blue columns framed in gold and a sleek 3.2-meter black stone countertop. Soft lighting and clean lines on the backdrop create a sophisticated and inviting ambiance.
Corridor Design
The corridor flooring features a combination of deep and light gray marble tiles arranged in triangular patterns, adding layers and dynamic energy reminiscent of stage lighting and theatrical scenes.
Arched ceilings paired with soft lighting create the feeling of a whimsical tunnel, guiding visitors into a world of performance and wonder. Blue walls with metallic accents add a touch of elegance, blending opulence with modern sophistication.
Powder Room Design
The powder room brings together geometric tiles, metallic finishes, and thoughtful lighting to form a functional yet luxurious space. Walls adorned with handcrafted dark green tiles showcase geometric elegance, complementing the overall design.
Gold-framed mirrors, glowing like stage lights, add a glamorous touch. The dark terrazzo sink countertops paired with minimalist metallic lines exude understated sophistication, while the lighting enhances both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
A Magical Space From the radiating geometry of the lobby to the layered patterns of the corridor and the refined details of the powder room, the cinema's design is a celebration of creativity and cohesion. This is more than just a place to watch movies—it's a dreamlike realm of artistry and imagination, offering guests an extraordinary journey into wonder.
Classy wooden patterns with a modern twist - ASA’s timber tile floors blend patterns of natural wood into those referenced from fishbones and windmill blades, adding glamour to the branch’s interior with their eye-catching designs.
The fishbone-patterned flooring is designed with orderly parallelograms. The shapes are well-defined with varied color depths through our professional HD 1080P printing. The use of mold texturing also contributes to the tiles’ grainy textures and enriches the floor’s designs. Besides resonating with the branch’s brownish color theme, the flooring refreshes the environment with its trendy outlook.
The second timber tile floor adopts a similar approach to its design – it is also designed with angular shapes of varied color depths. Such bold color combination contributes to more defined shape outlines and further brings out the patterns of windmill blades.
Our timber tiles are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional with strong resistance to slips, scratches and moisture. A perfect fit for the betting branch with innovative designs and practicality.
Tsuen Wan’s Shang Hai Dishes expresses a dominant Chinese character.
Through the thoughtful interior designs of Bonfire Interiors, ASA’s sintered stone slabs, exquisite marble tiles, timber tiles and roof tiles are blended into the restaurant’s environment to showcase the beauty of Chinese vintage, allowing customers to enjoy the taste of Chinese culture while satisfying their appetite for Shanghainese cuisine.
The sintered stone slab at the restaurant’s entrance reflects the colors of nature through displaying a mixture of cloud white, sky blue and hazy grey, simulating a sense of calmness.
Referencing the design of ancient Chinese architecture, the restaurant’s interior creates a picturesque setting of a vintage Chinese garden and generates peacefulness around the dining space.
The design of the dining space exhibits a harmonious color match – the timber floor tiles resonate with the restaurant’s woody color tone and thoughtful lighting designs, which emphasizes the elegance of the Chinese garden while brightening up the whole space. The roof tiles’ dark emerald green is a symbol of ancient Chinese royalty, especially in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Such color selection for the dining area brings out a sense of prestige as customers enjoy their high-end Shanghainese cuisine.
The dining room is shaped with elements of a full moon, which represents family reunion in Chinese culture. Made with our exquisite marble tiles, the two door handles are an elegant addition to the room. They each take on the shape of a half-moon to match the arch entrance and express a feeling of completeness. Our timber floor tiles display numerous circular patterns of varied brownish tones, which again matches the shape of the round tables and highlights the room’s theme. Together with the lantern chandelier which signifies bonding, the room provides an excellent space for gathering between friends and family.
✓ Durable and scratch-resistant (made by slow high-temperature burning)
✓ Anti-mold
✓ Low water absorption rate helps minimize floor water damage
✓ Stable (insusceptible to thermal expansion and contraction)
✓ Available in a range of slip resistance levels to suit different needs
✓ Diverse product styles for various interior designs
× Grouts are subject to molding caused by moisture and temperature changes
× Cold body mass
Engineered Hardwood
✓ A cheaper flooring material which provides the same outlook as solid hardwood (thinner hardwood layer compared to solid hardwood)
✓Has a simpler and cheaper installation process than solid hardwood
✓A more environmentally friendly option than solid hardwood (releases less pollutants with less wood harvested in the production process)
× Prolonged exposure to sunlight may lead to fading
× Less durable than solid hardwood and ceramic tiles
× Susceptible to scratches and requires more effort of maintenance
Solid Hardwood
✓ Long-lasting: can last as long as a century
✓ Available in diverse colors with unique wooden patterns
✓ Allows multiple times of floor sanding (for smoothening flooring surface in case of shallow scratches / for maintenance)
× Expensive material and high maintenance cost
× Prone to molding
× Exposure to moisture may cause the flooring to swell
SPC
✓ High-quality SPC flooring are scratch-resistant and waterproof
✓ Narrow floor joints help prevent dirt from jamming in the joints
✓ Cheaper cost compared to other materials
× Prolonged exposure to sunlight may induce damage to the flooring surface or cause flooring to deform
× Must ensure ground flatness before installation (an uneven SPC floor will contribute to hollow sounds underfoot)
× Less durable than other types of flooring materials
× Susceptible to scratches
Marble
✓ Signifies luxury and elegance
✓ Comes in a variety of patterns and colors
✓ Highly water-resistant with marble’s low porosity and floor surface coating
✓ Can be smoothened and maintained through polishing
× Expensive material and high maintenance cost
× Easily damaged by scratches and stains
Purchasing floors is a long-term investment. Not only does the flooring material play a huge part in shaping your home’s style, it determines the portion of time and money you are allocating for maintaining your floor in the future. Designs and costs aside, it is important to choose the type of flooring that suits your needs – to save future troubles, and of course, for your comfort’s sake.
Clueless about which type of flooring to look for? In case you are struggling to decide among a pile of confusing flooring samples, here are some factors that may help you choose the best option for your cozy home.
Here are Some Factors You Can Consider…
1 Budget
With high durability and reasonable pricing, ceramic tiles and engineered hardwood are the two most popular options for domestic flooring in Hong Kong. Ceramic tiles are available in both custom-made designs and patterns of materials such as marble, granite and wood to suit the needs of diverse interior designs. Engineered hardwood offers wooden patterns with a warm comfortable texture, making it an excellent choice for your living space. SPC flooring is the cheapest among the above five materials, but its susceptibility to scratches also makes it the least durable. Despite expensive pricing and installation cost, solid hardwood and marble are aesthetically pleasing with elegant and layered patterns. We suggest considering the price, installation cost and maintenance cost of each flooring before making your choice.
2 Durability
The durability of a flooring material depends on whether and how frequently it needs to be maintained. Solid hardwood, marble and some types of engineered flooring require constant maintenance. Regular polishing is needed, and the frequency of polishing increases with the materials’ susceptibility to scratches (in this case, solid hardwood flooring is the most vulnerable to scratches, followed by engineered hardwood and marble). The lack of regular maintenance may lead to scratches, discoloration, fading and cracks. On the other hand, ceramic tiles and SPC flooring do not need constant maintenance. Both are of layered structures and hence are not suitable for polishing. SPC flooring requires constant care with its vulnerability to scratches – once damaged, its surface is hard to be repaired. Ceramic tiles might be a better option for those who would like to save their time and expenses on flooring maintenance, given that ceramic tiles are scratch-resistant and can be kept shiny with minimal effort of cleaning.
3 Aesthetic Appeal
Ceramic tiles offer the most diverse designs. From plain colors to patterns referenced from other materials (such as terrazzo, marble, granite, timber and canvas), ceramic tiles come in a variety of shapes and styles to match different interiors. Comparatively, SPC flooring exhibits fewer variations in terms of designs – most SPC floors are of wooden patterns. The top layers of engineered hardwood and solid hardwood are made of real wood. Solid hardwood provides more defined patterns of tree trunks and is especially aesthetic. The outlook of marble is derived from the type of stone it is extracted from. Each stone displays unique patterns of their own and adds a tint of elegance to the living space.
4 Waterproofness / Moisture-resistance
Given Hong Kong’s humid climate, both ceramic tiles and SPC are great flooring options with high moisture resistance. Marble floors need to be regularly maintained. While a layer of artificial coating is added on the floor surface to ensure water resistance, the marble may be damaged by moisture as the coating deteriorates over time. Engineered hardwood and solid hardwood are vulnerable to water and moisture (especially solid hardwood) – require special care if the two types of flooring are used in humid residential areas.
5 Resistance to Daily Chemical Corrosion
Daily cleaning agents are composed of various corrosive chemicals for removing stubborn stains. While the floor is mopped and disinfected, some of the chemicals may remain and corrode the floor surface. The induced damage depends on the floor’s resistance to daily chemical corrosion. Among the above five types of flooring, marble is the most vulnerable to chemical corrosion, followed by solid hardwood – both may experience discoloration and fading unless sealed with an extra protective coating. Compared to solid hardwood, engineered hardwood is slightly less susceptible to daily chemical corrosion – it is able to resist a little amount of corrosive chemicals, but the surface of engineered hardwood may still be damaged by the remaining chemicals of the cleaning agents. Ceramic tiles and SPC flooring are of the strongest resistance to such corrosion – use of general cleaning agents will not induce visible damage to the floor surfaces. While SPC flooring is able to resist damage by chemicals of weak to moderate corrosivity, ceramic tiles are able to resist damage by chemicals of moderate to strong corrosivity. Despite the floors’ varied levels of resistance to daily chemical corrosion, the risk of chemical corrosion will still increase with the period of exposure to the chemicals.
6 Maintenance Cost
The time and budget of maintenance matter to your choice of flooring. Marble and solid hardwood give feelings of luxury and elegance, yet they are more vulnerable to damage by fading and scratches than other three types of flooring. The floor repair processes are also more complicated, hence a higher maintenance cost for marble and solid hardwood. Engineered hardwood can be classified into two types – polishable and unpolishable. The latter is cheaper than the former but requires replacement of the whole piece of flooring in case of scratches. Although ceramic tiles cannot be polished, the flooring material is the most resistant to scratches and chemical corrosion among the five types of flooring. Ceramic tiles generally do not require regular maintenance.
7 Do Your Family Members Have Any Special Needs?
Babies/Kids/Elderly
Babies, kids and elderly people are more prone to bacteria and viruses. Floor requires frequent cleaning, and we recommend using flooring materials that are durable and easy to clean. Materials like ceramic tiles and marble can be frequently mopped wet with a lower risk of moisture damage compared to the other materials. ASA’s PuriTiles® further ensures high hygiene standards with OxyTech® technology, through which the tiles can release healthy negative ions while eliminating harmful substances and formaldehyde in air. A bonus to the family’s health!
Pets
3 essentialities for the flooring: safe, comfortable for pets to walk on and easy to maintain. Anti-slip flooring ensures your fluffy friends’ safety by avoiding slips and protecting their joints, so make sure the flooring is of R10 resistance or sealed with an anti-slip coating. Besides, make sure the flooring materials are smooth to walk on (as materials with a grainy texture may hurt your pets’ paws). As the floor may have to be constantly cleaned to remove pets’ food crumbs and hair, you may also consider choosing flooring that is easy to clean to make the cleaning process more effective. Tiles are a great choice – we especially recommend our exclusive PuriTiles® collection – in addition to its high durability, PuriTiles® is antibacterial with tile joints narrowed to just 0.5mm. Besides minimizing your fluffy friends’ risk of being infected, PuriTiles® also effectively prevents pets’ food and hair from jamming in the joints and eases the cleaning process.
The mix-and-match flooring of HKJC’s stable bend is designed with ASA’s smoky grey exquisite marble tiles and dark grey stone-inspired tiles. Through our professional water jet cutting, the two types of tiles are shaped into octagons and trapezia respectively to create customized octagonal collages. The floor creates a sharp and aesthetic focus for the space with its trendy patterns and bold color combination, which helps spice up the audience’s experience at the Happy Valley Racecourse by providing extra visual enjoyment.
ASA's Honor to be the Floor Tile Supplier of Chill Residence
Natural Wooden Patterns
ASA's timber tile lays a solid flooring for each residence. Through the thoughtful planning and refinement by our Design Team, the tile was developed with natural wooden patterns that cater to Hong Kong people’s preference of flooring designs.
Elegant Appearance •
Scratch & Moisture-Resistant
Other than having a pleasant open view, the sense of spaciousness of these residential units can be further elevated through thoughtful interior designs. ASA’s honor to be one of the tile suppliers – our light beige timber tile lays a solid flooring for each residence. Through our Design Team’s thoughtful planning and refinement, the tile was carefully developed with natural wooden patterns that cater to Hong Kong people’s preference of flooring designs.
Our timber tile targets locals’ needs and takes inspiration from actual timber’s warm color tones and patterns. The removal of wood grains on the tile’s surface contributes to a more harmonious color tone and provides an excellent match to furniture of varied color depths. Besides, it is equipped with anti-slip resistance, making it an all-round tile with elegant appearance and excellent functionality. The tile especially functions well under Hong Kong’s humid climate - not only is it durable with high resistance against scratches and moisture, it is easy to clean and maintain. A popular choice among home interior designs.
Building a pet-friendly home begins with choosing a suitable floor – it is the key to protecting your fluffy friends’ health and keeping your home neat. ASA’s tiles are designed to provide the space with cleanliness and an aesthetic outlook. Given their high resistance to uric acid and diverse designs, these tiles are an excellent choice for making your home cozier and raising the whole family’s living standards.
1 PuriTiles® Anti-Bacterial Health Care Series
The PuriTiles® collection is developed by ASA to provide leading practicality among the three types of tiles. Tile joints are significantly narrowed to just 0.5mm through applying the revolutionary Oxy Tech® and Minimal Jointing technology, which effectively prevents pets’ hair and food from jamming in the joints and eases the cleaning process. The healthy negative ions released from the body of PuriTiles® also help decompose harmful substances like formaldehyde and bacteria, protecting the health of both families and pets. A perfect choice for families who care about hygiene!
2 Stone-Inspired Tiles
As an all-in-one tile collection with style and practicality, our Stone-Inspired Tiles cater the needs of those who seek cost-effective flooring with more varieties of designs. With diverse colors and patterns, the tiles inspire more possibilities of interior designs.
Through multiple times of drilling and polishing as well as slow high-temperature burning, the tiles are also equipped with a durable and scratch-resistant surface, which can be maintained through simple cleaning procedures.
Besides, the slip resistance of Stone-Inspired Tiles reaches as high as R10 with dry granules added on their surfaces – total protection to our fluffy friends’ joints and surely an excellent addition to your pet-friendly home.
3 Timber Tiles
The popular Timber Tiles collection helps lay a safe and secure ground for our fluffy friends as well.
The popular Timber Tiles collection helps lay a safe and secure ground for our fluffy friends as well. Timber tiles exhibit patterns and specially designed anti-slip grooves (on wood-grain tiles) referenced from actual timber, providing high anti-slip resistance and offering better protection for your pets. The diverse choices of printed patterns and flexible methods of collage also allow families to showcase their personal styles through displaying unique flooring designs.
Together with their low water absorption rate and moisture-proof surface, timber tiles helps avoid molding and bacterial growth, making the collection and ideal flooring material for families with pets.
Chow Sang Sang’s branch in Harbour City integrates ASA’s sintered stone slabs into their ocean-themed design. The sintered stone slabs’ irregular lines mimic the surfaces of natural stones, displaying colors of nature which echo the shop’s theme.
The two stone slabs are composed of varying brownish tones. The beige stone slab reflects the calm warm white lights from its surface, emphasizing the jewelry’s shimmering elegance. The darker brown slab, which carries tints of sea green, matches the shop’s theme and blends in perfectly with the shop’s design. Customers get to immerse themselves in the ocean-themed atmosphere while choosing their favorite jewelry, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience.
Good mood, good food – a perfect dining experience. In Anping Grill’s new branch in Tseung Kwan O, ASA’s terrazzo tiles and kiln-transmutation artistic tiles refresh the restaurant’s outlook with their crafted surfaces and bold color play. Customers get to immerse themselves in cheerful shades of orange while enjoying the restaurant’s signature Taiwanese grilled meat, bringing home satisfied appetites and stacks of happiness.
The terrazzo tiles at the entrance elevate customers’ mood at first sight. With colorful patches, the tiles elicit a sense of enthusiasm and prepares customers for their upcoming splendid cuisine. The terrazzo tiles used in constructing the walls create a focus for the restaurant interior with their fancy patterns, which generates a dynamic atmosphere and surrounds customers with the joy of dining.
The square artistic tiles carry a gentler quality – they exhibit a plainer outlook with soft reflective light, releasing calmness which helps balance the tone of the restaurant. In addition, each kiln-transmutation small tile carries a unique color formed naturally during the firing process. Subtle, but classic.
ASA Tiles has always been active in nurturing new talents for the future of our community. As a member of the HKGCC, we are honored to be invited to the career mentoring session on July 8. It was a pleasure meeting these future young talents – we shared our personal aspirations with one another, through which we got to know more about the thoughts of the newest Gen-Zs. We were glad that we could make use of our past experiences and give them practical advice related to goal setting and career planning. Besides, the discussion has also provided us with a clearer direction on what we can do to cultivate the young generation and realize their potential.
Best of luck to all the students – wish them all the best in their future endeavors!
As a Green member of ESG One launched by Hong Kong Productivity Council, ASA Tiles remains committed to implementing ESG policies and achieving sustainability goals. It is our honor to be a part of the ESG One Mid-Term MeetUp and to witness the campaign’s significant success.
During the ESG One MeetUp, we gained many useful insights related to SMEs’ implementation of ESG policies. We are proud to be one of the participating companies of the construction industry, which has the best performance in terms of business ethics, recycling, leadership and participation, as well as consumer protection and product liability. We hereby express our gratitude to Hong Kong Productivity Council for rewarding our participation in ESG.
Thank you HKPC for having us! ASA Tiles will continue to strive for excellence and contribute to ESG sustainability.
As the opening date gets closer, our eyes are all set on the highly anticipated landmark The Henderson. ASA Tiles, as one of the members of HKGCC Real Estate and Infrastructure Committee, was honored to be invited to visit the future icon of the CBD. It is truly one state-of-the-art that will elevate your perception of modern architecture.
The Henderson wowed us at first sight - the 190-meter-tall building takes the unique shape of a bauhinia bud with a 3D-curved glass façade. Its silvery surface glitters under sunlight at the heart of the CBD, attracting gazes with its sharp appearance.
The building’s construction is highly aligned with ESG policies. The greenery near the entrance freshens up the surrounding air and generates a sense of peacefulness. Air curtains prevent the inflow of external heat and keep the indoor area cool. The use of cutting-edge generative AI technology within the building greatly reduces energy consumption and meets the goals of sustainability.
The Henderson’s interior design adopts a simple yet artistic approach, which further reflects the excellent craftsmanship of Zaha Hadid Architects.
The floor-to-ceiling windows borrow natural daylight to brighten the interior environment, through which the soft and cozy lighting creates a calming atmosphere for visitors and office workers.
The toilets’ walls and floors are laid with light-colored tiles to match the building’s overall color tone, while cool grey marble is skillfully used to construct the wall behind the mirrors to add a tint of fanciness to the toilets’ designs.
The Glass Rooftop Banquet Hall is covered by large windows with automatic sunshade, anti-UV and anti-reflective coating to create a roomy space. Also, it offers a panoramic view of the spectacular skyline – users get to enjoy the refreshing sunshine and immerse themselves in the magnificent city lights, making it an ideal venue for weekend activities and grand events. Given its spaciousness and gorgeous scenery, the banquet hall is truly a masterpiece which highlights the thoughtfulness of designers and architects.
It was a pleasure visiting the iconic contemporary landmark of Hong Kong, through which we were greatly inspired by its excellent designs and leading technologies. Thank you for giving ASA Tiles such a wonderful opportunity. Looking forward to The Henderson’s opening!
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Marble Mosaic: The Harmonious Fusion of Nature and Art
Marble mosaic, a decorative material that blends the natural beauty of marble with the creativity of mosaic, offers unique and multifunctional choices for your space. Its rich colors and unique textures, combined with various arrangements, create designs that are both noble and elegant.
Diverse Applications
Suitable for various spaces, marble mosaic enhances any area, whether decorating living room walls or adding style to bathrooms and kitchens. It showcases exceptional visual effects. From traditional rectangular layouts to complex geometrical patterns, each design highlights its unique aesthetic.
Custom Artistic Design
We offer highly customized services, making various shapes and color combinations according to designers' specifications, perfectly integrating into personal or commercial spaces. Each piece of marble mosaic is an artwork, accurately reflecting the designer's creative vision and aesthetic philosophy.
Unique Beauty
Each piece of marble features unique textures and color variations, making every project involving marble mosaic a unique piece of art, showcasing the incomparable beauty of natural materials.
Marble mosaic isn't just a decorative material; it's an artistic expression that combines the beauty of nature with human creativity, adding limitless possibilities to your living spaces.
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The apartment is situated in the Bloomsway, a private residential estate in 18 Tsing Ying Road, Tuen Mun. In addition to its secluded location and spacious residence, DUMB Design elevates the apartment by using both our warm and cool toned tiles to create a stylish apartment interior. Comfy, peaceful, and modern.
We all know how exhausting it feels after a long day of hard work, and a softly coloured living space provides the ideal place for one to take a break from daily hassles. Designed by our exquisite marble tiles, the sight of the foyer’s gentle greyish white already calms you down as you take your first step into the apartment. The living room is laid with timber tiles to construct a classy khaki floor surface. Our light brownish tiles match perfectly with the earthy-coloured furniture, stimulating calm happiness with their warm tones.
As we move our steps to the kitchen, greyish white exquisite marble tiles are again adopted in constructing the countertop, the wall and the floor, lighting up the whole space. Our tiles subtly bring out the cabinets’ soft almond brown with their simple and plain designs, generating a sense of calmness that highly resonates with the theme of the living room.
The guest bathroom’s design takes a playful twist. While the wall and the floor are constructed with tiles of colours similar to the kitchen cabinets’, our leafy green artistic tiles in the feature wall give a refreshing quality to both the bathroom interior and the rest of the apartment. The wall reflects the colour of nature, which aligns with the apartment’s earthy theme and elicits a sense of liveliness.
The master bathroom echos the theme of the apartment. Our creamy white tiles are an excellent addition to the relaxing space. The tiles blend in perfectly with the peachy environment, creating shades of earthy colours. The floor is also laid with the same white tiles, reflecting soft light from the ground and brightening up the room. Besides, our tiles embellish bathroom space while ensuring practicality. With high durability and resistance to moulds, they are bound to provide an attractive and long-lasting outlook to the overall space.
BITE BY BITE, a chain restaurant specializing in innovative Hong Kong style snacks and desserts, celebrated the opening of its second branch in 2023. The design of this new location offers not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Upon entering, one is immediately enveloped by a vivid yellow hue that radiates happiness and a sense of bliss. In this backdrop, it highlights the enticing nature of the delicious food in the store, inviting visitors to take pictures of their experience.
Compared to the first branch, the new branch ingeniously incorporates more nostalgic elements, creating a chic blend of old and new. The colorful mosaic tiles are not just ornaments but a display of artistry. These tiles, like exquisite paintings, narrate the charm of old Hong Kong.
To complement this unique retro vibe, the interior decoration is dominated by bright yellow, understated gray, and pure white tones. The walls are adorned with bold, bright yellow mosaic tiles, which have been meticulously cut and fitted by the ASA team into small squares perfectly set within the gray terrazzo, each tiny square becoming a captivating space in itself. Such a design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also durable and easy to maintain.Mosaic tiles are not just robust materials; they reflect stories and culture. Every wall, every floor tile, quietly tells the unique story of BITE BY BITE.
In 2022, Peterson Group established Wyndham Social, a vibrant social hub and shared space. Located in the central area of Central, near the business district and historical landmarks, it provides opportunities for different communities to host exhibitions, events, and art exchanges. This not only fosters community cohesion but also facilitates networking.
Two-tone ASA Tiles wood grain tiles are used in the central area, which are carefully cut and paved to create a unique effect. Under the warm and soft light, the staggered dark and light wood grain embellishments blend with each other, showing an obvious contrasting effect. It can highlight the texture of wooden materials. In addition, vertical paving is used in the central area to create a sense of extension, attracting attention to the interior and making the entire space appear larger.
The designer has created curved workstations with tabletops made of ocean-blue engineered stone, whose patterns resemble flowing water. Behind them are white terrazzo and exquisite window frames, giving the feeling of being on a sunlit beach. In this comfortable environment, you can immerse yourself in your work and relax.
To maintain a sense of openness, the designer cleverly used low-key and solid ASA Tiles gray stone-patterned bricks to divide the areas. This design eliminates barriers between the zones, making it easier to allocate spaces for large-scale seminars, exhibitions, as well as small workshops and group discussions as needed. Furthermore, opting for a 1/5 installation pattern instead of a herringbone pattern prevents the appearance of not being level and provides a more aesthetically pleasing and durable visual effect.
This winter, ASA Tiles is proud to present a riveting new product line: Stone Inspired Tiles.
Featuring realistic and diverse stone patterns and various levels of slip resistance, these
models provide great flexibility in both wall and floor use. Size options catering to different
needs include 600 x 600 mm, 800 x 800 mm, and 1200 x 600 mm.
Each model, realistically mimicking the many appearances and colours of natural stones,
thoroughly reflects our design team’s utmost attention to detail. ASA Stone Inspired Tiles
can seamlessly adapt to any design style, be it contemporary, vintage, or industrial, thanks
to the myriad of patterns available.
With versatile original sizes on offer, spaces of varying dimensions can accommodate ASA
Stone Inspired Tiles with ease and creativity. Their R10 or R11 levels of slip resistance
guarantee an extra layer of safety and functionality for wall or floor use. ASA Tiles has always valued quality above all in supplying to residential, commercial, and
public projects. Our new Stone Inspired Tiles series is no exception, demonstrating
functional and aesthetic excellence through a perfect combination of the beauty of natural
stones and the durability of tiles.
Calle Ocho, located in Causeway Bay, is a restaurant that specializes in traditional Spanish cuisine. The interior design of the restaurant draws inspiration from Madrid de Los Austrias neighbourhood. The street number of the restaurant is 8, and "Ocho" means "eight" in Spanish, hence the name.
The blue and white tile craftsmanship has a long history in Spain, and it is used to decorate the paintings inside and outside the restaurant, as well as the storefront signs. Artist Elsa Jeandedieu Studio collaborated with ASA to redecorate a street corner in Causeway Bay into a Spanish alley. This work is art is not to be missed for either the eyes or the camera.
The tiles is hand-painted and fired by our artisan craftsmen. Each tile is individually painted by hand and fired at a temperature of over 1000°C. This process ensures that the hand-painted artwork is perfectly presented and that the tiles maintain their bright colors without fading or aging easily, even in the face of outdoor exposure to sunlight and rain.
The designer has incorporated traditional Spanish architecture and craftsmanship styles, not only showcasing the rich cultural charm of Spain but also creating an ambiance that transports diners to Madrid, where they can enjoy authentic and traditional cuisine. Every corner of the restaurant is filled with the essence of Spain, with elements such as ceramic tiles, ironwork, and wooden decorations. The walls are adorned with musical instruments and photographs, allowing diners to appreciate artwork from any position they are in.
ABoutique+, located in Times Square, specializes in various European and American brands. It is a must-visit place for customers who are pursuing fashion trends, especially as it offers a wide range of fashionable items that are being sold in Hong Kong for the first time.
To provide a comfortable shopping experience, OFT Interiors has adopted a streamlined and curved concept in their design. They have selected multiple ASA terrazzo options for the flooring and furniture arrangements. The curved design highlights the versatility and aesthetics of the terrazzo, creating a cozy and soft environment that offers customers a pleasant shopping experience.
Accessories play an extremely important role in showcasing fashion taste. The designer has specially created a minimalist accessory cabinet that matches the boutique's curved style and placed it in a central location for easy customer selection. This curved accessory cabinet is made of ASA gray terrazzo material, cut and laid to form an arc shape, and enhanced with glass to create a noble atmosphere. It not only serves as a display for accessories but also features two drawers for storage, effectively utilizing the space.
The cashier counter is also custom-made using the same style of terrazzo. Considering that customers may need a place to put their personal belongings during payment, the counter is equipped with an additional shelf, demonstrating the designer's meticulous attention to detail.
To capture the attention of customers who are about to check out, a portion of the space is dedicated to displaying accessories using glass, which also serves as decorative elements for the cashier counter. In addition, the semi-circular counter, with a terrazzo surface, showcases handbags and shoes, allowing customers to easily mix and match. The background shelf on the counter is made of low-key and elegant ASA white terrazzo, which attracts customers' attention regardless of the displayed products.
In addition to furniture, each mirror is carefully designed with curved edges, metal borders, and custom-made terrazzo bases, turning ordinary mirrors into artworks within the store. Mirrors not only allow customers to instantly try on clothes but also contribute to a sense of spaciousness in the store through their reflective effect.
A comfortable and stylish work environment is crucial for staff morale and work efficiency. At the recently renovated headquarters of the renowned fashion brand, Nomad Interior Design selected ASA Architectural Concrete Components for wall decorations in the office lift lobby, complemented by floor lamps to create a unique sense of elegance and highlight their three-dimensional effect. The feature wall made of lightweight cement components combines beauty and practicality, not only exuding quality but also possessing high durability.
Inside the office, the designer created an open workspace that allows users to work freely and comfortably. When facing challenges in their work, they can step away from their cubicle and retreat to the spacious and relaxing pantry area to unwind and gather their thoughts. The pantry is adorned with refreshing green artistic tiles on walls and gray ASA Terrazzo as tabletops and shelves, mimicking the soothing ambiance of a green, natural landscape. The addition of storage shelves bathed in natural light further invigorates the entire space.
Pink ASA Terrazzo and pink artistic tiles were chosen for the walls of the women's restroom, achieving a delicate and girlish style that makes for a perfect space for the women at the office to powder their nose. Whereas at the men's restroom, chic and style are the theme, with the help of a black ASA Terrazzo countertop, accentuated by its orange chips of various sizes as highlights.
Bel-Air is a residential estate located in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, boasting magnificent unobstructed sea views. The designer has infused new life into this one living room and three-bedroom unit through a meticulous redesign. The unit features a predominant milky white color scheme. To address the lack of natural light in the dining area, the designer boldly incorporates brick-red ceramic tiles and orange mirror screens to enhance the lighting. Additionally, ASA gray-toned terrazzo tiles are used to balance the colors of the walls, creating a significantly enhanced sense of space.
In addition to pursuing aesthetics, the designer also considers visual comfort. The kitchen floor is adorned with ASA gray-toned terrazzo, ensuring that the illumination from the ceiling lights does not overly strain the eyes, reducing fatigue.
The bathroom's wall design is kept simple, and a prominent grainy terrazzo floor in a beige tone is chosen to prevent the environment from appearing monotonous.
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Having served countless patrons high quality Japanese dishes for almost two decades, Hana Sakazuki strives for excellence not only in the kitchen but also in the dining areas to offer a visual feast on top of a culinary one.
An extraordinary lighting centrepiece, with incredible linear and shape irregularities, in the VIP room immediately draws our attention. Inspiration is drawn from the intricate architecture of traditional Japanese Noh theatre. Here, surrounded also by vintage, majestic style wallpapers, the chef takes centre stage serving only the best culinary creations.
Here the designer opted for dark grey ASA Stone-Inspired Tiles for the flooring, creating a striking juxtaposition with the other design elements in the room and retaining a level of balance between opulence and coziness. The thoughtfulness of this design choice cannot be overstated, and is felt throughout the entire dining area.
ASA Exquisite Marble Tiles, handpicked by the design team, with subtle yet natural patterns perfectly complement the overall relaxed vibe and practical functionality of the restrooms. Different materials are put together as pieces of an intricate puzzle. Marble veins, going into all directions, form the base on which this maze of a wall is built. Coupled with the circle shaped mirror, the designer stretched our imagination while deploying all significant features of ASA Exquisite Marble Tiles.
At the latest branch of La Viña, nestled in the bustling World Trade Centre at Causeway Bay, an immaculate space awaits. Artistic cutting tiles, crafted with the utmost care and precision, are a marvel to behold. The designer's choice to combine four distinct shades of pink tiles to reflect the brand’s logo on the floor filled the cafe with a captivating and unique style that exudes an irresistible aura of charisma and elegance.
The gentle and subtle hues of the tiles create an ambiance of unparalleled comfort and relaxation. Each piece of artistic cutting tiles radiate vitality and creativity, imbuing the entire space with infinite inspiration and beauty that reflect the designer's impeccable artistic visions.
La Viña's clever use of soft lighting throughout instills a sense of warmth and comfort reminiscent of the coziness of home. Thoughtfully spaced curved seats and tables invite guests to recline and unwind while enjoying their meal in complete comfort. Every design detail is polished with exquisite taste and sophistication for customers to discover and relish.
With such refined elements La Viña offers a perfect backdrop for capturing unforgettable memories. This artistic atmosphere is bound to leave an indelible impression of timeless elegance and boundless inspiration that will linger long after the visit.
Peko Peko Eatery, famous for their Japanese-Western fusion creations, recently opened their
third restaurant at Kornhill Plaza, Taikoo. The design of this new outlet mirrors the chic and
minimalistic Japanese aesthetic found at all their branches.
Peko Peko is decorated primarily in a sophisticated warm grey tone, forming a space with depth, nuance, and complexity. An impeccable balance is struck between the eye-catching bold patterns of the terrazzo floor tiles and the modest, natural colours of the entire area.
The Eatery is topped off with wooden furniture pieces, echoing the theme of honouring
Japanese culture. Blending familiar wooden materials and unorthodox elements, this space
does not lose its character while providing a cosy ambiance for guests to have a hearty meal in.
WM Hotel is an extraordinary hotel located in Sai Kung. Apart from being a little paradise away from town, surrounded by greenery and near the waterfront, it is also a well developed facility where you can spend your holidays enjoying different kinds of outdoor activities.
M Square Sports and Grill is a perfect venue for the entire family, with a spacious area of around 5,800 square feet. You can choose to go for a friendly game at the golf and snooker zones, or watch live sports on TV while enjoying a delicious meal.
Designed by I II Concept, this dining venue embodies the beach lifestyle. Its unique vitality immerses guests in the present moment with an eclectic and contemporary design. A Custom-Made Mosaic floor created from products from our VersaTiles series perfectly complement the island getaway vibes of Sai Kung. Handmade tiles behind the bar also contribute to bringing the nature to this incredible space.
Renowned for its world-class tempura, Shikigiku Japanese Restaurant offers an opulent Japanese dining experience at their newly furnished location at ifc. Their remarkable repertoire includes authentic sashimi, sushi, teppanyaki, and kaiseki made only from the freshest and most nutritious ingredients. Each dish at Shikigiku, ifc is perfectly paired with the stunning views of Victoria Harbour.
Apart from serving exquisite Japanese food, Shikigiku, ifc also celebrates Japanese culture with their interior design. The design team at Steve Leung Design Group, inspired by the traditional Japanese “Furoshiki” art style, decorated the restaurant mostly with simple and natural wood tones.
A truly unique flooring was created from combining two products from our Timber Tiles collection. After going through a meticulous Artistic Processing procedure, the tiles pattern resemble a traditional Japanese knot (組紐くみひも). The love for Japanese elegance is not only reflected on the plates but on the floors, bringing the dining experience to a whole new level.
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A major 11-month renovation has been completed at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Central Stanley Street Shop. This branch has been hailed as "the luckiest", having produced 47 first prize winners since 1994, the most out of all HKJC outlets. This four-story Stanley Street Shop finally reopened as an experience shop, similar to the LOHAS Shop that opened last year. The Club strives to offer its customers an entirely new entertainment experience with integrated catering, leisure and digital betting services all in one space.
With its convenient location near Lan Kwai Fong and in the heart of the Central business and entertainment areas, Stanley Street Shop makes it easy for friends to get together for happy hour or after work. They can watch live racing and football broadcasts while enjoying good food in delightful restaurants. It is not to be missed, as the shop offers social festivities, food, entertainment, and excitement.
We are delighted to participate in this project. Our signature timber and artistic tiles are designed to make the ambience more enjoyable, giving the place an exquisite look with the colour combinations. It has been a wonderful experience collaborating with Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Hong Kongers with a sweet tooth went into a frenzy when Lady M opened their first outlet here back in 2015. Seven years on the famed New York patisserie shows no sign of stopping; their newest branch has just arrived in Central.
With generous lighting and minimalistic furniture, customers feel right at home while having all their sweet cravings satisfied. The flooring of this spacious eatery features light beige ASA Timber Tiles meticulously laid in a herringbone pattern. It adds complexity and flair to the otherwise simple design but does not distract from the focus of the place: the cakes.
Located on the secluded Plantation Road on the Peak, Stawberry Hill houses feature spacious outdoor areas best suited for enjoying the breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour. The brilliant team at Darren Design and Associates was tasked with choosing tiles that could withstand different weather conditions and extend the minimalistic yet elegant design theme to the outdoors.
To complement the house’s off white exterior, the design team selected, from our Versatiles collection, light beige homogenous tiles for the main outdoor area. The different stone-pattern faces of this product add a splash of pattern to the simplistic style of the house.
The design team did not leave functionality behind – its strong R11 slip resistance and homogenous nature are guarantees of durability. With such features the garden makes for a perfect venue for the owners to host their friends and family.
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Bath & Body Works, an American body care brand, is widely popular among Hongkongers and has currently opened a few branches in the city. The second branch is now open at Citygate in Tung Chung following the Shatin store. ASA Tiles is fortunate to have taken part in this project, providing timber tiles as floor tiles for the new store.
The brand colour of Bath & Body Works is blue, which is considered a cool colour and applied by the designer as the main tone of the store’s decoration. On the other hand, mild warm colours bring people a pleasant mood and vitality. Hence, timber tiles of warm tone were handpicked to pave the store floor, lighting up the entire space. The designer hoped to create a warm and comfy feeling to the store, sticking to the business objective of Bath & Body Works: “make the world brighter, happier place”. The blue ceiling and the light brown timber floor tiles also make an interesting match.
On holidays, we always desire to get away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, chilling out at a peaceful place. The fourth branch of Bakehouse is hence located in Stanley, a slow-paced coastal village. Its interior design aims to create a leisure decorating style.
Square white artistic tiles were used for decoration on the interior walls, matching the color tone of the white building and exuding an aura of elegance and artistry. The white tiles also look minimal so as to echo with the holiday vibes in Stanley. A brick wall is one of the hallmarks of the bakery, so we have terracotta at the top of the wall to bring out a retro feeling that is unique to traditional bakeries. Our terracotta tiles are all handmade. Thus, each of them possesses distinctive patterns and colours, adding a sense of mottleness to the brick wall.
The counter and floors paved with terrazzo are the souls of the bakery’s design. Bakehouse selected deep dark grey as the colour base of the terrazzo combined with black and white chips, in order to create richer visual elements with more layers and have a more exquisite decoration. The counter aligns with terrazzo skirting to the floors seamlessly to enhance aesthetics and make it easier to clean. More importantly, ASA Tiles’ terrazzo has functions of waterproof and non-slippery as well as many other advantages.
Shake Shack's new branch opened in Tung Chung earlier. The shop took green colour as the main tone, echoing the Lantau landscape in Tung Chung. The designer chose terrazzo and small tiles from ASA Tiles to create a space that feels natural and relaxed.
As visitors come to the outdoor seating in front of the door, one can already see the small green tiles. With the addition of green plants, one could feel that fresh breath before entering the restaurant, which contrasts with the more stern style of the nearby shopping malls.
Upon entering the restaurant, you will see a garden-style decorative ceiling above the seats on both sides, while the walls are covered with small green tiles, which, together with the green seats and wooden textured dining table, bring out a simple and natural feeling.
The restaurant floor is made of terrazzo from ASA Tiles. The gray-white base feels elegant and low-key, while the green chips match the overall design of the restaurant. The restaurant even invites local artist to paint on the walls, which are full of character and vitality.
There is also a terrazzo table in the restaurant, with the lake green stand and the lighting above the table, this corner feels both refreshing and modern.
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Theater is where different experiences are brought to the audience, and an excellent theater interior design can allow everyone to start an unique visual experience before entering the movie, and make the art displayed on the screen match the elegant space.
Times Square Cinema has been reborn.
The cinema’s exquisite design takes the gentle morandi tone as a main theme. Featuring ASA Tiles’ large marble tiles, combining the bronze and glass texture, created a stylish space.
One of the highlight is the usage of marble tiles. Designers used ASA Tiles’ seamless pattern design marble tiles. The pattern expands across tiles and presents extraordinarily rich and detailed pattern. Such visual runs through the whole space. Make the cinema more spacious. Together with the arc lines created using artistic cutting, turned the cinema into a gallery filled with visual elements.
For the bar, the designers used ASA Tiles’ terrazzo. One in white and one in black. The contrast in colours brings out the unity of chips across two stone, making the table natural and unique.
On the side of the benches, our terrazzo was also used, providing a quiet corner for visitors.
In the washroom, the walls are covered with sandstone design tiles. The sandstone texture on the surface and the bronze tone form a clean and comfortable space.
Getting your favorite tiles is only half of the job done. To let your tiles truly shine, you need to install them in proper and correct way. Let us answer your questions about tile installation in the following article.
There are different methods for laying tiles, which one is the most standard?
Adhering tiles with the hard bedding is the most standard way. It also make tiles more durable. To create the bedding, use cement mortar to make the uneven ground level and smooth. You should measure the flatness with horizontal laser to ensure the tiles will be paved on flat surface. Note that the bottom dry and hardened before laying the tiles, otherwise it will affect the quality of the outcome.
Is the bedding material important?
Bedding material is very important and improper material could compromise the safety and durability of your floor. Using suitable bedding material and the correct installation method could ensure the quality of the finished floor. We recommend using tiles glue. The cement adhesive which was commonly used by workers 20-30 years ago, is now out of date. Back in the days, ceramic tile had low density and high water absorption rate, which made cement adhesion a suitable option. With technology advancement, tile products now have low water absorption rate and special adhesive should be used for paving, otherwise there will be a problem of insufficient adhesion.
What is the difference between the origin of tiles?
Many people fancy Italian tiles. Indeed, Italy brands have some uniquely designed tiles. However, the styles used by the general public, such as marble and timber, the design of Chinese-made tiles are mostly similar to those in Italy. Both are also visually excellent. As for the functionality and quality of tiles, it is not directly related to the place of origin, but related to the brand and craftsmanship. Sometimes, you may see some shops selling cheap Italian tiles, but these so-called "Italian" tiles may come from Italian factories with poor production line, or might even be counterfeit. Basically, high-quality Italian tiles from well-known brands tend to be more expensive. Similarly, when purchasing Chinese-made tiles, you should also pay attention to whether the product comes from a well-established brand. No matter what the origin is, you should choose tiles from brands to ensure the quality.
How to predict loss?
We generally recommend including 10% loss when you order your tiles. If you need to do cutting to tiles on-site, for purposes like applying herringbone laying or other patterns, then 15-20% loss is recommended. Consider that if you did not order enough tiles, it may affect the workers to continue the project and increase the labor cost. In addition, replenishment products may come from different batches, and there is a chance of colour deviation. So it is best to buy a sufficient quantity from the beginning. When estimating the amount of loss, the amount calculated from the floor plan can only be used as a reference. Because the actual construction environment will affect the amount of loss, it is best to estimate the loss according to the figure calculated by the works on-site according to the actual conditions of the site.
My unit is relatively small, how to choose the right tile size?
Some might think that if the space is limited, then smaller size tiles should be used. Bear in mind that the size of the tiles will also affect the sense of space. Appropriate use of large-sized tiles can guide the vision and enhance the spaciousness. In the past, when customers considered the size of tiles, they were worried that it would be difficult to ensure the flatness of floor when laying large tiles. With improvement of craftsmanship and rising demand, the current mainstream tiles usually have length of 0.6m and it can reach all the way to 3.6m. It is worth noting that the smaller the tile size, the more seams there will be. On the contrary, the larger the size of the tile, the fewer seams, and the floor would look more better and it would be easier to maintain.
For grouting, what is difference between white cement and grout? What should I pay attention to when using it?
For white cement, after a period of time, the gaps would be relatively more likely to turn black or yellow. As for grout, it is relatively more waterproof and has higher stain resistance due to its high density and low water absorption rate. Tile grout also has more colour options, which can better match different tiles.
Before grouting, you need to clean the tiles to ensure that the surface of the tiles is clean. Otherwise, if the grout is stained with the glue or cement on the surface of the tiles, it cannot be removed after drying. You can only remove all the tiles and do the floor again. Also, after grouting, it is necessary to use a clean water to clean the surface of the tile as soon as possible. This way you could avoid troublesome cleaning of the tile surface after the grout has dried.
Functionality and aesthetics don’t have to be an either-or dilemma. ASA Tiles VersaTiles Series, with full-body design, presents simple and natural texture, and has high performance such as slip resistance and scratch resistance.
The concept of "full body" is derived from natural stone, and the tiles produced by this process have pattern runs through their entire body, just like natural stone. The design of the tiles combines pattern, colour and texture the tile's body. The whole tile seems to be natural and feels harmonious.
ASA Tiles VersaTiles Series tiles have fine matte surfaces, showing a firm texture, and at the same time have excellent anti-slip performance, durable and scratch-resistant, and can withstand high-strength. In addition, the thickness of the tiles can reach 20mm, which means these tiles can also be used for outdoor, such as rooftops, gardens, parking spaces, etc., and the range of use is very wide.
Many customers will use tiles for processing, turn them into stairsteps, countertops. In fact, the VersaTiles Series' tiles are particularly suitable for processing. When considering processing and cutting, customers do not need to worry whether revealing the body would affect the aesthetics, because the tile surface and body of the full-body tile has coherent colours and patterns, and they still show a consistent aesthetic after processing.
From Seed To Wish, a boutique coffee shop located in Amoy Mall, Kowloon Bay, provides visitors with a corner where they can stop and have a cup of coffee in the middle of the downtown area. The interior design of the store is dominated by light gray tones, combined with the architectural concrete bricks and handmade concrete tiles of ASA Tiles, as well as the potted plants selected by the store owner, to create a light industrial space that feels raw and natural.
On the walls, the designers used architectural concrete modular bricks. The design balanced the enclosed feeling of this corner, and the cafe feels more open.
Architectural concrete bricks have fine grained texture, which feel film, clean and natural. The square and round holes on the bricks form a simple geometric contrast, adding another layer of visual elements to the space.
The wall on the other side of the cafe is decorated with handmade concrete tiles. Designer used concrete gray tiles of different gradient to enrich the cafe's visual while maintaining a consistent gray tone throughout the space. The white grain on the handmade concrete tiles also make this corner look alive.
A raw and clean design featuring white and gray. The design brings out the beauty of green potted plants, and presents us with a coffee shop that feels modern and natural.
Designed by Oft Interiors Photo Credit: Oft Interiors
Many people wish to create a Scandinavian style home. Timber Tiles, with the texture of wood and outstanding performance of ceramic tiles, have become the choice of many. People often ask: What are the differences between Timber Tiles and wooden floorboards? What are advantages and disadvantages of choosing Timber Tiles? How to choose the right Timber Tiles? Let us answer your various questions in the following articles.
Timber Tiles contain the best of two world: the texture of wood and performance of ceramic tiles.
What are the advantages of using Timber Tiles?
Natural Wooden Texture
The texture and appearance of wood have always been a favourable choice to many. However, the humid weather of Hong Kong makes maintaining wooden floorboards a difficult task. Therefore, Timber Tiles, with their functionality, becomes a must-have for those who wish to create Scandinavian-style homes. In addition, Timber Tiles can guide the vision and enhance the sense of space when suitable paving method is applied.
Outstanding Performance
Another benefit of using Timber Tiles is their performance. Timber Tiles are easy to clean and moisture-proof. Compared with wooden floorboards, the high hardness of Timber Tiles makes them more durable and more abrasion-resistant. It is worth noting that materials such as wooden floorboards or PVC floorboards can have discoloration issues. For example, if we put a cabinet on the floor and remove it after three years, we may see a slight colour difference on part of the wooden floor or seamless floor, especially the part of floor that is constantly expose to the sun. Tile does not have this problem. Another example is that the PVC floorboards will age after a period of use, and it is prone to have noise issue due to thermal expansion. Bending is also a common problem. Again, tile does not have this problem.
Is there a big difference between Timber Tiles and wooden floorboards?
The wooden floorboards are made of actual wood and they have natural wood texture. As for Timber Tiles, the glazed surface of the tiles is modeled based on actual wood to imitate the texture of wood. There are different styles, colors and even textures of Timber Tiles. Each of our Timber Tiles design could be referred to specific wood. Their textures look very close to real wood. Every design has its distinct look depending on the actual reference. The high-quality Timber Tiles are very close to the wooden floorboards in terms of pattern and appearance, which can create the same visual effect as the wooden floorboards.
High-quality Timber Tiles look the same as wooden floorboards, but at the same time have superior performance.
How to choose quality Timber Tiles?
Choose products with brands and produced by large factories
It is worth noting that all tiles will have some degree of bending, and the larger the size of the tile, the more obvious the degree of bending. The difference is that, brands with a higher level of craftsmanship, the product flatness will be higher and more stable. Tiles will always have a certain degree of curvature, no matter made in Italy, Spain or China, this is a natural phenomenon. Of course, the flatness of large factories is generally more stable and better than that of small-scale factories.
Choose products with high density
Although the density of tiles is no something we might see with naked eye, high-density tiles are effective against pollution and are more durable. In Hong Kong, where humidity is always high, it is recommended to choose Timber Tiles baked at a temperature of more than 1200 degrees, which will be more durable and easy to maintain and clean.
What paving pattern should I use?
Different paving patterns will have different effects. When using Timber Tiles, 1/4 and 1/5 paving pattern can be used, and with enough levelers for installation, the effect will be more natural and beautiful, while avoiding the uneven floor. We do not recommend 1/2 paving pattern. It is because all tiles will bend during the firing process, it is a natural phenomenon. Just like cookie, the middle part of Timber Tiles will bend upward and appear to be a bit higher than the two ends of the tile. The 1/2 paving pattern will put the highest part of one tile to the lowest part of another tile together. It is more likely to make the floor uneven.
An unexpected epidemic has disrupted everyone's life. Yet, there are so much more invisible foes surrounding us and you need a silent guard for your home. ASA Tiles’ PuriTiles® Antibacterial Series exists for this very purpose.
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Tests under laboratory conditions have confirmed that PuriTiles Series products have antibacterial properties against the following common bacteria including P. aeruginosa, S. aureus for over 90% effectiveness.
Meanwhile, the tile body would release healthy negative ions with its whole body, It absorbs harmful substances, accumulates pollutants and sediment, then decomposes viruses and bacteria into carbon dioxide and water.
Also, with minimal jointing, joint between tiles can be reduced to only 0.5mm, significantly reduce the gap by 75%. It not only makes the tile paving more beautiful visually, but also helps to reduce the accumulation of bacteria, making the tiles easier to maintain and clean.
We know aesthetic is as important as functionality. With PuriTiles®, your house will be guard by its many functions, while the timeless marble pattern decorate your space with elegance.
Featuring a fine edited selection of fashion and lifestyle brands catered for women, COCKTAIL opened their latest branch in Pacific Place.
Unlike traditional high-end fashion stores with fancy decoration, COCKTAIL's wide and spacious store adopted a clean design which uses white and wooden colour. At the centre of the store, the designer used ASA Tiles' terrazzo to create a showcase and tabletop.
The terrazzo is of white base and grey chips, which rich in layers yet low in contrast. The white tone matches the overall simplicity of the store while applying another layer of visual element.
Our terrazzo is also used as the tabletop, together with the wooden textured table stand and chairs, created a natural and delicate feel.
Located in Wong Chuk Hang, designed by Design Eight Five Two, the Arca featured a light-industrial design. Dark-grey cement wall, clean and raw lighting, all speak of modernity. Yet, as you enter the quest room, you see something entire different.
The wall of the suite expands upon the light-industrial design, but on the floor, ASA Tiles' Timber Tiles were used. We cut the tiles as chevron laying pattern would be applied.
Timber Tiles recreated the unique warm feeling of wooden texture, together with the wooden and fabric furniture, balanced the visually colder wall. All these elements make the space feel chic and warm at the same time.
The suite's bathroom even used ASA Tiles' custom-made terrazzo on the floor and wall. We tailor-made this terrazzo according to designer's' idea. Creamy colour base, with white, dark brown and black chips, this terrazzo feels elegant and soft. The rich colour of this room build different feel from the rest of the suite.
Designed by DEFT Photo Credit: DEFT
Project: the Arca Ownership: Yulan Group Location: 43 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang Brief Intro: A hotel with 187 rooms
Regency Bay, by Sun Hung Kai Properties, is one of the iconic real estate projects in Tuen Mun. ASA TILES participated in this massive project and supplied high quality tiles for the units.
Our Marble Tiles were used for units' entrance and open kitchen. Classic marble pattern combined with low contrast design, brings subtle elegance to the space. The design also make matching furniture a easy task.
In the bathroom, our Travertine Tiles are used. The pattern feels firm and natural. It added a layer of visual while making the space feel comfortable.
Project: Regency Bay Developer: Sun Hung Kai Properties Location: 23 Hoi Wong Road, Tuen Mun Brief Intro: 669 units in total
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club's first new off-course betting branch in 16 year was opened in LOHAS. Unlike the other branches that look rather simple and insipid, this new branch has a livid design which echoes with LOHAS nature theme. From the astroturf on the entrance, to the terrazzo decoration in the hall, the whole space feels refreshing and alive.
On the floor, ASA Tiles' VersaTiles anti-slip tiles were used. The subtle texture matches the overall refreshing design.
The tiles have limestone texture and come with fine matte surface. Visually natural and comforting, while providing high anti-slip performance, durability and anti-abrasion. They made no compromise between aesthetic functionality.
Designed by J. Candice Interior Architects Photo Credit: HKJC
The Taiwan-style hand-shaken drink fever continues! DaYung’s, a beverage store features drinks made with fresh fruit, opened a new branch in K11 Art Mall.
The store took green and white as the main colour theme. It has a bright and refreshing tone. The designer used ASA Tiles' green small tiles as a featured visual element throughout the store.
The design was inspired by the early Taiwan beverage store. The artistic green tiles contain vintage vibes, combining the decoration, like small table, created a modernised old style design.
The detailed painting above the tiles also used green colour, making the overall design coherent and rich. One may enjoy a drink quietly in this peaceful corner of the city.
Designed by I II concept Photo Credit: I II concept
Featuring gluten-free cake, famous for their watermelon cake, Lifetastic opened a new branch in APM.
Upon entering the store, it's hard for one not to notice the beautiful terrazzo from ASA Tiles which used throughout the whole store.
The terrazzo has a simple white base, combining with maroon and deep blue chips, the design feels clean and refreshing, setting off the charming cakes.
2022 is here! 2021 was a year full of up and down. We saw the retirement of old things and also witnessed many new starts! Now let us rewind and take a look at some of the 2021 fun facts of tiles!
The Most Popular Choice...
The crown belongs to classic Marble Tiles In addition, many customers chose to use large-sized tiles, like 1.8m long marble tiles, which was very different from what it was be as most people used to choose only 600mm square marble tiles.
Followed by beloved Timber Tiles In the past two years, we spent so much more time at home, which led to many people decide to re-renovate their home. With Scandinavian and Japanese style being popular choices, the demand for Timber Tiles increased rapidly.
Interestingly, one of our customers chose to use Sintered Stone with hidden stove in both of his kitchen and study! That customer first chose to use such design in kitchen. Being a coffee lover, he decided to adopt the design to his study. So he might making hot coffee anytime on his study table.
Other than tiles, high-end, beautiful and functions-packed Sintered Stone was the product with highest enquiry-rate. But at the same time, it also the product with lowest "Ask/Buy" ratio, since it also has a "high-end" price range.
Terrazzo, the symbol of vintage style, became the interior design hot-pick last year. It took a long time for terrazzo to make a comeback. Its history can go all the way back to ancient Egypt! The modern terrazzo was originated in 18th Century Italy. At that time, the design used mostly small chips. Now, terrazzo design is packed with layers and colours, and uses chips in different sizes.
2022 Outlook...
We, ASA Tiles, are already working on many new projects. We will continue to provide high quality products and services. And we are looking forward to see your incredible design!
Part of the wall uses ASA Tiles’ brown handmade tiles, a brilliant design by OftInteriors. Their rough and raw surfaces and brown colour with rich layers, bring a warm feeling to the whole space.
All these brown tiles were handmade, giving each one of them their own unique colour and pattern.
Designed by OFT Interiors Photo Credit: OFT Interiors
“Kushiro”, the Japanese Omakase style restaurant opened recently in The Peninsula Hotel. The restaurant’s interior design thoughtfully blended traditional Japanese garden aesthetics and modern style. The design featured ASA Tiles' terrazzo and tiles.
The design used “bloom and moon” as the design theme and took inspiration from moon phases. In order to blend the beauty of traditional Japanese garden and modern aesthetics. The interior featured ASA Tiles’ terrazzo and tiles.
The calm and classic greyish terrazzo, like the gentle night sky, blended into the exquisite Japanese garden design. Bring the customers into a poetic space.
NINETY’s Café, an Australian style cafeteria, brings their exquisite menu and café culture to Yuen Long. The café was designed by Atelier 22, and simplicity is the core of it. With the bar and plants as the main visual, using natural lighting and ASA Tiles' Timber Tiles, a warm feeling is created.
Our Timber Tiles were designed based on actual timber's texture. They faithfully resemble that film and natural warmth. One can relax and enjoy a peaceful afternoon in this comforting space.
Located in Wan Chai, Bowtie & JP Health, a health center established by Bowtie Life and JP Medical, feels quite different from the general clinics which filled with white colour and cold feeling. Its design took pink as the main colour, which feels light and warm.
Upon entering, one might see the wooden cabinet and the terrazzo wall on its left. The designer used ASA Tiles' terrazzo as the tabletop and wall. Its white base combines with pink and light-green chips, subtly echoes with the pink colour tone, creating a natural and comforting feel.
To the left, are the red bunch for visitors and coffee tables, as well as another terrazzo wall. The installment of pink terrazzo enriches the overall visual and makes the whole space more lively and vivid, Together with the wooden floor and pink coloured wall, made the a heartwarming environment, which cohere with the "caring" theme of the centre.
The 80 years-old Central Market meets every visitor with a new look after revitalization while preserving its original architectural style.
ASA Tiles are honored to be a part of the meaningful project. We rejuvenated the third-grade historical building with our custom-made tiles and terrazzo according to the original architectural features and the revitalisation scheme.
Inspired by the old central terrazzo staircase, we bought the historical breath to the whole floor by our custom-made terrazzo.
To recreate that 60s vintage vibe, we used the artistic small tiles. We present the ironic vintage greenish colour-tone of Old-HK restaurant with a refreshing touch.
The iconic deep azure green tiles of Hong Kong traditional restaurant, bringing the passersby back to 60s.
Refreshing green tiles inspired by traditional azure green.
Tiles table at the courtyard, providing a corner for those who need a rest.
Next time, when you walk pass this old place, take a look, and see its beauty from every little details.
Located in Southern District, The Upper South is one of the latest Henderson Land's residential projects. We, ASA Tiles, are honoured to participate and supplied premium quality tiles for the units.
Every floor's lift lobbies and corridors use ASA Tiles' Soft-Polished Marble Tiles.
The tiles gently deflect the light. Such effect and their detailed pattern built a grand-looking lobby.
Inside the unit, ASA Tiles' Timber Tiles were used as the floor tiles. Our Timer Tiles were designed based on actual timber, resembling the natural texture. They bring that unique warmth to the space, yet they have superior functionality than wooden floorboards.
Marble tiles were used for kitchen wall, combining with white countertop. The smooth marble tiles are easy to clean, and at the same time adds another visual element to the unit which used timber floor tiles as the main feature.
In the bathroom, our Marble Tiles were also used. The white colour brings a clean feeling while the marble pattern subtly decorates the space.
Project: The Upper South Developer: Henderson Land Location: 71 Ap Lei Chau Main Steet Brief Info: 138 units in total
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Featuring Hong Kong style cuisine, Lane Noodles opened their new branch in Causeway Bay. The restaurant's interior design is inspired by traditional Hong Kong sidewalk snack booth. From the eye-catching red lampshade, to the menu board, the environment is full of 60s icons.
The red lampshade and the warm light act as a fine touch environment, yet what really set the tone to the restaurant is the tessera hexagon artistic small tiles. That vintage vibes brings the customers back to the good-old days.
The small tiles were delivered as sheets for easy laying and the outcome is excellent. Black-and-white tessera combination is an all-time classic.
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Authentic Donburi restaurant from Osaka, Don Don Tei, set foot in Causeway bay.
The designer used Japanese-style decoration, like the floating-world printing of the wall and minoyaki porcelain plates. On the floor, ASA Tiles' VersaTiles series products were used.
The dark-grey colour and sandstone pattern run through the surface and body of each tile, together with the fine matte finish, created beauty from its simplicity. The tiles matched the wooden floor and overall Japanese-style design. Their high slip-resistance also works well with the space.
The continental café Oliver’s Super Sandwiches opened their new branch in Causeway Bay. The café is decorated tin vintage style, with beige small tiles and teal print on the wall, and ASA Tiles' artistic tiles on the floor.
That classic black-and-white diamond pattern set a vintage tone for the café. Artistic tiles can always create a sense of nostalgia and unique charm.
Hong Kong people's all time favourite,The Mong Kok breach of YATA Supermarket, ,has finished their betterment project recently. In the new area, ASA Tiles' product is selected to serve the customers.
Dark-grey base, together with the curve-strip pattern, bring a gentle and natural feeling to the space, echoing with the Japanese-style positioned supermarket.
Show your unique design on tiles with Inkjet or Silk-Screen Printing.
Wanting to show your characters and ideas that couldn't be presented by tile patterns? Let us reveal the hidden magic of tiles. With tiles processing, you can combine different texture, colours to present your design. Creating lines and depth with cutting and collage to enrich visual elements.
Artistic Cutting and Collage
Using waterjet cutting, visual elements are no longer limited by the inherent frame of tiles. With a clean blueprint, we can cut the tiles into any shapes and sizes.
On site, the workers only need to install the modular tiles according to the labels, then the pictures will appear.
3D collage
By adding height difference to tiles, depth and layers can be created.
3D collage
Texture Collage
Collaging not only can create lines and shapes, but also can play with contrast by combining texture.
Metal Embedding
Terrazzo Relief
The relief on terrazzo can create a visual focal point.
Curved Terrazzo Relief
Tile Low-Relief
Low relief can create subtle lines on tiles, adding another layer of visual element.
Low-Relief
Various processing can lead to completely different styles.
Other than the above mentioned processing, other methods like Inkjet Printing, Silk-Screen Printing and Emboss Spot UV Printing could also allow you to release your creativity and craft your own artistic space.
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MCL Cyberport's design focuses on delivering the sense of future and technology, as the cinema is a part of Cyberport community. The cinema uses bright colours, creating contrast with the cold cement structure of Cyberport.
Upon entering the cinema, the strips which run through the narrow ceiling quickly draw the visitors into this futuristic space. On floor, ASA Tiles products were used to adopt the whole design.
Designer used marble tiles and sandstone tiles. They formed pattern with their colours and at the same time, enriched the visual space by allowing light to be reflected differently on the polished and matte surfaces. For the marble tiles, the designer chose the Soft-Polished tiles which deflect light gently and created uniform lighting for the space.
The designer went beyond the colours and texture. With artistic collage, strips were formed with tiles, echo with the ceiling strip design.
Most people have the impression that tile Collage would be difficult to install. Actually, that's not the case. After we cut the tiles according to the blueprint, we will piece the cut tiles into standard size tiles and label them. The workers only need to follow the labels and install the tiles, then the picture could be formed with ease.
Clean minimal business card mockup on box with stick autumn background. PSD file.
From the classic combination of black and gold, to the fossil-like layered surface, ASA Quartz Stone Series reintroduced the charm and depth of natural stone with modern aesthetic and technology.
And this time, its beauty is yours to define.
From the colours on the base, to size and types of chips, or even how the light shines and blooms within the stone, you can create your desired quartz stone to your liking.
Quartz stone’s rich colours and timeless texture make it a fitting choice for different design. Its high hardness also makes it a more versatile materials.
We all know how important it is to pick the ideal tiles. But have you ever thought that choosing the right laying pattern can change the overall spatial perception of your house?
If you want to make a room in your house look more spacious, you need to choose the pattern of tiles that could create your desired visual effect. This is where the art of tiles plays the bigger role in terms of house design. It is particularly decisive in Hong Kong since our living space is generally limited and we certainly want to get the most out of our decoration.
Vertical When using rectangular tiles, laying them vertically can draw our eyes further into the room, creating the illusion of higher walls and ceilings, or just because you desire a daring new look. Room with a low ceiling but a wider floor space is suit this option to open up more space vertically. Use large format tiles instead of many small tiles, as having many grout joints can make the space feel more cramped. It’s also better to lay them without offsetting the grout joints of surrounding tiles for the same purpose.
Horizontal Horizontal tiles laying will give a wider look. If you have a limited floor space but a tall bathroom, you might like to choose this option. It will visually open up the space, giving you the illusion that the space is wider and longer than it actually is. But the effect may not be as noticeable if you use large format tiles with narrow grout joints. If you want the effect to be more exaggerated try putting horizontal feature lines with mosaics. Other options include contrasting colour tiles.
One more tip, when using lengthy tiles, we suggest applying offset pattern, instead of brick bond pattern, in order to avoid any tile lippage.
Diagonal Diagonal tile will give a distinct look and enhance the visual space of the room altogether. A diagonal tile layout is not just acceptable but can be preferable in a bathroom or another small room. They make room imperfections less noticeable to the naked eye, thus enhancing the aesthetics of any small room. While it’s true that a diagonal tile layout requires a bit more effort to install, it does make the extra labour feel that much more rewarding.
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There are other type of tiles which the cutting process is more complex but has an elegant design.
Herringbone The herringbone pattern is an arrangement of rectangles and mostly used for floor, walls and road pavement. When laying the herringbone pattern we need certain angle to cut at a 45° so that the corner is right against the edge. Using this as a starting point and using tile spacers to ensure consistent grout joints, the herringbone pattern should fall nicely into place.
Pinwheel Pinwheel Pattern is a pattern that requires four rectangles to meet, creating a spinning pinwheel motif. One large square tile will be placed diagonally, then four smaller square tiles will be placed near the corners, repeating the pattern throughout. This can cause for an extremely loud floor, therefore is commonly used in showers or on borders of spaces.
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Chevron The chevron pattern is another trendy look that will add movement and focus to the space. While the diagonal, zigzagging lines hearken back to the more traditional herringbone pattern, more lively interpretation offered up by the chevron pattern makes an old space look younger and more modern without sacrificing any of the practical benefits provided by more traditional tile patterns.
As ASA Tiles flourishes, we also actively engage in many activities. We hope to make contribution to cultivating the talents and development of our industry.
Earlier, we were invited to give students from PolyU Design School a field study class in our showroom.
Students learnt not only the highlight and development of current tiles products, but also some of the latest trendy interior design products materials.
We used the design and equipment of our showroom to demonstrate how to select the right products for customer, which revealed a lot of details in creating the best interior design.
Courtyard by Marriott, a hotel under classic Hotel franchise Marriott, used ASA Tiles' Timber Tiles in its restaurant MoMo Café.
MoMo Café has a clean and refreshing design. Under the modern lighting and decoration, laid ASA Tiles' Timber Tiles. The detailed texture of our brown tiles look natural and film, bringing the whole space a warm feeling while looking modern.
Co-developed by Chinachem Group and MTR, Sol City in Yuen Long is an iconic property development project in the area. Units of Sol City used ASA Tiles' products, providing a comfortable space for all.
In the bathroom, the gray marble tiles by ASA Tiles match the wooden cabinet and white wall, creating a natural and elegant feel.
Project: SOL CITY Developer: Chinachem Group, MTR Location: 1 Ma Wang Road, Yuen Long Brief Info: 720 units in total
HKIDW2021 was completed successfully last week! We, ASA Tiles, are honored to be a part of this meaningful event.
On the day, founders of OFTinteriors and CEO of ASA Tiles Dr. Samuel Ng joined together in our showroom. Using the design of ASA Tiles’ showroom, they offered some insights into the aesthetic and functionality of interior design, and ways to utilise materials like tiles and terrazzo to create the fitting atmosphere.
We got to meet students from different schools and professional designers on the day. We are looking forward to cooperate with them and create a something fascinating together in the future!
Comforting, soft and tender, yet carries the modern beauty of simplicity, and always brings a natural harmony into one’s heart.
ASA Tiles’ Timber Tiles Series, with the cutting-edge production technology, brings the Scandinavian style to you.
Using the real timber as reference and powered by high-definition printing, each timber tile has aesthetic and crisp texture, resembling the actually timber down to every detail. They are made to create that natural and warm atmosphere.
Delivering the beauty and at the same time, enhanced your space with its functionality, like resistance to heat, staining, scratching and moisture.
Timber Tiles also have more creative design for paving thanks to their long rectangle bodies, allowing more ways to build up your style. That’s why usage of Timber Tiles is truly flexible, they work wonder from wall to floor, or even as feature wall.
With the beauty of timber and functionality of tiles, they are all your need to bring the Nordic style into your living space.
Running around the clock in this restless city, sometimes it’s hard to calm our hearts and minds, and that scent of pastoral could seem like a distant memory.
We know you appreciate every beauty in life, and you deserve them all. The Slab Series of ASA Tiles, sets a new bar for production using slabs from Italy.
With fascinating designs and high-definition printing, we are proud to present the ever-flowing “Liquid Green”, which inspired by the energetic yet soft movement of water flow.
As for “Calacatta Oro”, we bring you the timeless marble pattern originated from Apuan Alps.
For any kinds of rooms, the pattern of marble can print the space with elegance like nothing else.
Let the scent of Italian pastoral flows in your space.
ASA Tiles’ brand new through-body tiles, featuring the Morandi colours, bring the iconic palette which originated from Bologna to you.
The iconic low-contrast tone, mixing misty grey with different colours, creating the quiet and elegant atmosphere. A perfect choice for residential interior design.
Produced in Italy, the tiles present the simplicity and elegance of advanced gray down to their bodies, allowed endless possibilities in processing and cutting without any losing their charming colours.
The exceptional performance in slip resistance and wear resistance of through-body tiles allowed them to release the rich connotation of Morandi colours while maintaining excellent functionality. A perfect choice as floor and wall tiles, or even as stair treads or table surface.
This new entry could fill your space with the beauty of static harmony.
Hong Kong Disneyland, our local amusement and joy bringer, opened their sixth Magic of Hong Kong Disneyland store, at the very door front of Hong Kong. The floor of the store used ASA Tiles' Timber Tiles.
ASA Tiles' Timber Tiles were designed based on actual timber, resembling that natural texture and beauty. The light-brown Timber Tiles bring a gentle and soft tone to the store, fitting for this heartwarming space.
Hong Kong local vacation spot Gold Coast Hotel, chose ASA Tiles's Timber Tiles for their restaurant, Cafe Lagoon. This installment enriches the space for the visitors.
Timber Tiles have the natural warmth of wooden texture, at the same time, they provide the functionality of tiles, making them an excellent choice for restaurant. Light-brown tiles, together with the vintage artistic tiles, created an elegant and comfortable space.
Summer has announced her arrival with unforgiving heat, it’s time to let that fine and subtle blue enter your space, along with a gentle breeze.
The PuriTiles® series from ASA Tiles uses the elegant marble pattern, together with pale blue, created a design which capable of resembling the tranquility one would have as we walk across a disturbed lake.
Marble pattern in deep grey-blue, presents the elegance and depth of traditional landscape printing. With such sophisticated design, it works wonder for both domestic and commercial usage.
As for ASA Tiles’ Marble Series, inspired by the starry summer night sky, we put the midnight blue together with grey blue to recreate that mysterious beauty.
Its unique design and grey-blue tone made it a great match for feature wall or tabletop, as it could add a romantic touch to your room by printing the space with the beauty of galaxy.
PuriTiles® Series also applied advance bacteriostatic OxyTech®, for we care about your desire in both beauty and health. Now it's time to think about your summer decoration!
China Telecom Global's headquarter in Wan Chai, chose to use ASA Tiles' Marble Tiles as the wall and floor tiles, result in a clean and clean and grand environment.
This Marble Tiles have a subtle pattern which light in its colour, making them a fine choice for building a bright commercial space , yet nothing short of elegance.
Stepping into the spring, the colors in the closet began to become more colorful. Have you ever thought of putting pink as the main theme in the room?
The ASA TILES terrazzo series has rich colors, easy to process and can be customized. Terrazzo is suitable for floors and walls, and even custom furniture.
Some people may be more resistant to the sweet and dreamy atmosphere brought by pink terrazzo, but if you use a neutral black with a low chroma pink, you can reduce the impression of soft matte and bring out a low-key texture; or match it with emerald green Large particles, quietly take you into the sky garden belonging to spring with terrazzo.
The warmer weather is the best time to travel, but due to the epidemic, I had to stay at home and savor my travel memories. ASA Tiles has launched a new ceramic tile product ─ Summertime Vibes hand-fired series. There is no size or quantity limit, which is suitable for underground and wall applications. The tiles can be made into unique colors through single color or mixed colors. Whether it is the picture of the sun and the beach, or the sunset glow in the sky, you can freely deploy your summer colors on the surface of the tiles to recall the summer adventure.
Every new owner hopes to create the most comfortable and desirable comfort snail. For decoration novices, there are so many styles of decoration materials. When they are dazzled, they don't know their characteristics and advantages and disadvantages. They may not be able to make a decision after repeated thinking. Take ceramic tiles, one of the most popular decoration materials, as an example. Instead of worrying about the various choices on the market, we invited Dr. Samuel Ng, CEO of ASA Tiles, Hong Kong, to answer seven myths about tiles. Analyze from different aspects, what are the advantages of explaining ceramic tiles in terms of material and function? Help everyone clarify the concept and solve the difficulty of decorating choice!
7 big myths about dismantling tiles
1. What is the difference between ceramic tiles and ceramic tiles?
Samuel: The two are not much different in appearance, but there is a significant difference in water absorption. Generally, ceramic tiles are fired at high temperature and the average water absorption rate is lower than 0.5%. For ceramic tiles, the water absorption rate can be as high as 10% or above due to the low firing temperature. Therefore, the waterproof and moisture-proof effect of ceramic tiles is far superior to that of ceramic tiles, and it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The products of Asia Ceramics are fired at a high temperature of 1250 degrees to ensure that the water absorption rate is lower than 0.1%*, and the effect of waterproof and moisture-proof is remarkable.
*Test under laboratory conditions, and confirm the data according to the experimental test report (No. 18062333).
The products of Asia Ceramics are waterproof, even in the face of humid weather, they are not afraid of mold on the wall.
2. How many ways are there to lay tiles?
Samuel: The method of laying tiles is divided into "soft bottom" and "hard bottom". Soft bottom paving has fewer procedures and short process. The mud and water paving and tile paving are carried out at the same time; the hard bottom paving is more complicated and the cost is higher. You need to complete the mud and water paving before you can pave the tiles. Since the hard bottom paving method will be glued on both sides of the floor and the back of the brick, the gap between the floor and the ceramic tile is reduced, and the degree of adhesion is increased. The durability of the ceramic tile is relatively high. Of course, both methods have merits.
Before deciding on the method of laying tiles, it is best to communicate with the decorator and get a detailed understanding.
3. The weather in Hong Kong is humid. Can the use of ceramic tiles reduce the problems of water dripping on the walls and the growth of mold?
Samuel: Tiles have extremely low water absorption and excellent waterproof and moisture-proof performance. When moisture condenses, the moisture will be discharged on the surface of the tile instead of accumulating in the brick structure. When cleaning, simply wipe off the moisture on the tile surface, leaving no water stains and avoiding odors caused by moisture. Therefore, compared with paint and wallpaper, ceramic tiles can greatly reduce the chances of blackening, mildew, and accumulation of bacteria on the wall. Asia Tile’s flagship product, PuriTiles® healthy antibacterial tile series, is designed to address this type of problem. The products are made with Oxy Tech® antibacterial technology. The tiles are thin, antibacterial, and can release healthy negative ions. Experiments show that the purification rate of formaldehyde is above 75.6%*, and the antibacterial rate is as high as 99.9%**. If you want to further strengthen the protection of home hygiene, you may wish to consider choosing it.
*Test under laboratory conditions, and confirm the data according to the experimental test report (No.: 2019FM11960R01D). **Tested under laboratory conditions, according to the experimental test report (No. 186839WA190155A) to confirm the data.
Asia Tiles has developed its flagship product PuriTiles® healthy antibacterial tile series to strengthen the protection of indoor hygiene.
4. There is a "hairy boy" at home, what should I pay attention to when choosing ceramic tiles?
Samuel: More and more people keep pets, and home decoration also emphasizes harmony between humans and pets. If you choose smooth tiles, generally "minions" will consider safety issues, worrying that pets will easily slip when walking on the surface. The anti-slip tiles of Asia Ceramics have been tested and proved to have high anti-slip performance, with a minimum of R9 level, and there is no fear of pets running on the tiles. The water absorption rate of non-slip tiles is also lower than 0.1%*, which has superior anti-fouling effect. Even if pets urinate and urinate anywhere, they can be cleaned by gently wiping. What’s more worth mentioning is that the products of Asia ceramic tiles are fired at high temperature, and its Mohs hardness (mineral hardness standard divided by the relative scratch hardness of minerals) reaches level 6. The surface and the brick body are quite hard and not easy to break. Wear-resistant and scratch-resistant. No matter how pets scratch the tiles, they can also protect their limbs and reduce the risk of injury.
* Test under laboratory conditions and confirm the data according to the experimental test report (No. 18062333).
Compared with other commonly used floor materials, ceramic tiles have slightly better stain resistance, anti-slip and abrasion resistance.
5. Do tiles only have to be square? Can I choose a customized design?
Samuel: Traditional tiles are mostly square, but the brand has developed "artistic cutting" and exquisite craftsmanship, breaking the traditional "square" frame of ceramic tiles and giving them more possibilities. We can precisely process and cut ceramic tiles into unique shapes according to customer design. After the tiles are cut, they can be laid on the wall or on the floor, such as entrances, kitchen cabinets, etc., to help icing on the cake and embellish the home.
The original square tiles can be turned into puzzle-like shapes, or even imitated wooden strips, with many changes.
6. Can ceramic tiles be used as materials for the popular feature walls in recent years?
Samuel: Featured ceramic tiles come in different shapes and colors, such as travertine bricks, flower bricks, terrazzo bricks, elegant marble bricks and industrial-style imitation cultural stone bricks, etc. You can choose suitable characteristic tiles for different designs of characteristic walls. Asia Ceramics has specially designed several different styles of characteristic walls in the flagship concept store for customers' reference, hoping to increase customers' concepts and ideas.
The elegant marble bricks inject a little design feature into the simple decoration style that has been popular in recent years.
7. How to reduce the sense of oppression if you want to use tiles to pave the floor in a snail dwelling with little space?
Samuel: The latest "Sintered Stone Slim Slab Series" launched by Asia Tiles has the thinnest thickness of only 3mm, which occupies less space than ordinary tiles by 70%. It is visually more spacious and actually increases the available space. Due to the slim body of the tiles, the tiles can directly become a heat-conducting medium. This series is more resistant to stains, easy to clean, and can withstand high damage strength and is not easily damaged.
Thin ceramic tiles can be a heat transfer medium, and the cooking function is not hindered by hiding the induction cooker under the kitchen countertop.
There are many styles and designs of ceramic tiles. In addition to exploring the functions and characteristics of various types of ceramic tiles, many people also attach great importance to the origin of ceramic tiles. Samuel added that the tiles currently on the market can be roughly divided into domestic and Italian tiles. The price of domestic ceramic tiles is generally cheaper than that of Italian tiles, and most people may therefore question their quality. In fact, many Italian brands design styles locally to facilitate domestic production; and some domestic brands not only have a design center in Italy, but also introduce European equipment for domestic production. In view of this, even if the origin is different, the two are similar in design and tile quality, but there will also be unevenness, depending on the brand design and production process.
In terms of installation and operation, Italian ceramic tiles need to be equipped with appropriate equipment. Domestic ceramic tiles have relatively low installation requirements, are easy to operate and relatively convenient. Therefore, when buying ceramic tiles, it is more important to choose a quality-guaranteed ceramic tile brand instead of obsessing with the ceramic tile production location!
As the quality of ceramic tiles continues to rise, the origin of ceramic tiles is no longer the only selection indicator.
Ceramic tile manufacturer and seller: ASA Tiles
Flagship concept store: Room 303, 3rd Floor, Home Center, 369 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
Business hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am-6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:30pm-7:30pm
As a ceramic tile manufacturer and seller, ASA Tiles has always advocated the direction of production and operation of green buildings. In the recent upgrade and renovation of the flagship concept store in Wan Chai, we did not forget to implement the environmental protection concept and tried our best to inject more environmental protection elements into it. The green policy we implement can be roughly divided into four parts: (1) Material recycling system, (2) Light energy saving system, (3) Paperless system, (4) Daily energy saving system.
(1) Material application system Decoration materials are undoubtedly more difficult to recover and recycle than other items. In the decoration process, we set out with the goal of "making the best use of everything," hoping to reduce the leftover and wastage from our own point of view.
Prioritize leftover materials In the design of the floor of the flagship concept store, we used artistic cutting techniques to cut the tiles according to the design and lay them on the floor to replace part of the carpet. When selecting materials, we use the remaining tiles after cutting according to customer requirements as materials to reduce the waste of existing tiles and avoid the creation of new materials.
Computer cutting method On the other hand, when performing artistic cutting, we use computers and machines to replace the traditional manual methods. All data are precisely calculated to ensure accurate operation and reduce unnecessary tile loss due to cutting errors.
(2) Lighting energy-saving system We understand the importance of adequate and appropriate lighting for flagship concept stores. However, too much lighting can easily cause energy waste. Therefore, we start from different aspects to establish a complete and multi-faceted energy-saving lighting system.
Hire a lighting consultant We have hired professional lighting consultants. During the renovation process, the consultants have been making suggestions according to our energy-saving goals and giving guidance on actual implementation, so as to bring out the greatest practical and energy efficiency.
Inject daylight We retained the original large windows in the store and insisted not to make any changes that would affect the windows, so that natural sunlight can directly enter the store and reduce the number of electric lights that need to be used.
Use time control From a commercial point of view, keeping the store’s transparency is indeed effective in attracting more attention. Therefore, we have added a time control function to the light switch program to ensure that the store’s lights only operate within the effective time after evaluation, and try to avoid causing Any additional energy waste should be balanced between commercial and environmental factors.
Lighting control It is worth mentioning that we have set up a dedicated lighting system in the customer mock-up area, which can change the color temperature and luminosity of the location according to needs. We hope that through this move, we will provide lighting that is closest to the actual living environment of customers, so that they can effectively make the best choice when purchasing tiles, and reduce the waste of tiles due to actual drop after purchase.
(3) Paperless system The display and promotion of ceramic tiles need to contain a lot of information. We change the habit of using traditional printing materials and try to use non-disposable methods and electronic means to display and transmit product information.
Non-disposable There are multiple large light boxes in the store to replace the flyers and brochures used in the past to clearly display the characteristics and information of different product series; the promotion of the brand concept and non-product information are shown on the TV screen in the store in video format .
Electronic route The product catalogue contains comprehensive information on all products. We continue to update and design the old and new catalogues. However, the traditional printed version is banned in electronic version and transmitted to customers in electronic form, reducing the use of paper.
(4) Daily energy saving system In the daily operation details, we have put into practice the environmental protection concept, and put together the general direction of protecting the environment with every small step.
Refuse to use paper cups We do not use paper cups as a substitute for ceramic cups. When entertaining customers, we always use ceramic cups as vessels for serving drinks to reduce the use of disposable items.
Participate in the "City Water Fighting Project" As a member of the "City Water Fighting Project", everyone can enjoy free water pouring service in our flagship concept store. We hope to do more to reduce the amount of bottled water people buy.
ASA Tiles will continue to work hard, consistently, and strive to become a member of the promotion of environmentally sustainable development.
Unbounded by the frame of tiles. Personalise your tiles with Artistic Cutting. The artistic cutting of ceramic tiles has infinite possibilities, and is not restricted by any size, line, or style. Whether you want to use ceramic tiles to create artwork as small as 2mm, as large as 2.4m, or with detailed and complex lines, it can all come true.
3D craftsmanship
Simple and delicate three-dimensional lines, Art like a relief.
3D collage
Using different tile materials, Shapes and angles to create a sense of hierarchy, Show lifelike three-dimensional feeling.
Playful texture
Under the matching between ceramic tiles and copper sheets, Form the contrast between the texture of the material, Playful and modern.
Cut shallow
Only make a shallow cut on a ceramic tile to form an indentation, Preserve the integrity of the tiles.
The cold current hits Hong Kong, and every time the temperature drops sharply, the tiles in the home will have the problem of "bursting bricks". To avoid unnecessary troubles, we must first understand the reasons.
First of all, ceramic tiles are high-density materials and also have a certain degree of toughness, which can cope with cold shrinkage and thermal expansion caused by temperature differences. The bursting and uplifting of ceramic tiles is mainly related to the physical phenomena of thermal expansion and contraction. When decorating, the laying method of tiles also affects the degree of cold shrinkage and thermal expansion.
Several reasons for "Broken Bricks":
1. Hollow brick When ceramic tiles are installed, if there is space on the contact surface between the clay or adhesive and the ceramic tiles, a situation commonly known as "hollow drum" or "hollow brick" will appear, and moisture will easily accumulate in the space. According to American standards, when installing indoor tiles, the plane contact area should be 80% or more. Because cement and ceramic tiles have different degrees of cold shrinkage and thermal expansion, and the air trapped in the brick makes the temperature inside the brick drop more slowly than the temperature outside the brick, when there is a large temperature difference, there is a chance of "brick burst".
2. Adhesive When the indoor temperature difference is too large, the physical phenomenon of thermal expansion and contraction has the opportunity to break the cement mortar that has the effect of bonding, making the tiles easier to fall off. In the ceramic tile installation process, since the cement mortar needs to be prepared manually, the manual will affect the adhesion of the adhesive. If the mortar with high durability and adhesion is selected, it is an extra guarantee. The Asian adhesive bonding agent has been blended with the best ratio of mortar, and the tiles can be easily bonded by following the simple instructions to avoid the impact of manual deployment. Asia's adhesive has high flexibility and aging resistance, can avoid the problem of breaking due to thermal expansion and contraction, and the waterproof function can make the adhesion more durable. In addition, Asia's adhesive has passed international tensile tests to ensure its bonding performance.
For large tiles, the adhesive strength is even more of a challenge. It is recommended to use Asiatic backing glue when laying large tiles, and apply it directly on the back of the tile to improve the bonding strength and density between the tile and the adhesive, which can solve the common problems of hollowing and insufficient adhesion.
3. The seam is too narrow The seams between tiles can help solve size errors and construction errors, and improve construction flexibility during installation. Sometimes, for the sake of beauty or to avoid the accumulation of dirt in the gaps, seamless or close-joined paving methods are adopted. If there is not enough space reserved to cope with the cold shrinkage and thermal expansion of the tiles, "brick bursts" will occur.
Generally, a gap of 1-2 mm is sufficient for ordinary tiles to cope with the temperature difference when laying tiles. If you want to prevent "bricks from exploding" while also taking into account the beauty or ease of cleaning, when buying floor tiles, you can choose tiles with good pressure resistance. The better linear expansion coefficient of PuriTiles Plus series tiles affects the ratio of thermal expansion and contraction, allowing the gap between tiles to be less than 0.5mm, achieving the effect of close seam bonding. As a new generation of healthy tiles, PuriTiles Plus also has anion antibacterial, anti-mildew and formaldehyde removal functions.
Are you concerned about the decoration? Let us tell you to choose suitable materials to solve problems.
Choosing tiles for the right design and decoration is sometimes challenging. To place the correct tiles in certain locations depending on the design concept would increase the tiles value in terms of the decoration looks.
Now let’s talk about how to choose tiles for "living room", "kitchen" and "bathroom":
The living room is usually the most aesthetic part of the house, and the floor tiles can be slender. ChoosingTimber Tiles, with the warm feeling of imitation wood plus the extension along the grain, add a sense of spaciousness. You can choose a large size ofMarble tiles, to make it look luxurious.
2. The kitchen wall design could have various tiles in it. A stylist kitchen will improve your mood to spend time cooking delicious dishes. Sometimes cleaning the kitchen is hard because smoke or oil stains are involved and dirt there would grow some bacteria. Therefore,Antibacterial Tilesis the best choice for kitchen wall decoration. It is smooth, easy to clean and stylish.
3.Bathroom is a private space and we should pay more attention to the flooring. For bathroom decoration, using tiles with safety and slip resistance is recommended. The bathroom floor is more likely to be exposed to water, so high-slip tiles are applicable and look best with R10-R11 effects. The floor of the shower area should have anti-skid safety to ensure it is safe for everyone that uses it.
In conclusion, applying the high-density ceramic tiles on the floor and walls can prevent mold to a certain extent.Antibacterial Tilescan prevent bacteria and mildew more comprehensively and is more suitable for humid and coastal areas.
Due to the environment and weather, many Hong Kong people find it difficult to keep their homes dry. When choosing tiles and other building materials, products with antibacterial and mildew resistant functions should be considered. Since it is quite durable, it can also serve as the first protection for your family’s health.
Fighting The Unseen Foe
Take the common mold at home as an example. Due to its small size, it is difficult to clean it away completely. Moist bathrooms and toilets often become hard-hit areas where molds are raging. The mold releases allergic substances, which fly away with the air, enter the body from the nasal cavity, and then follow the respiratory tract to the lungs to stay, causing allergies, asthma, and causing minor physical problems.
Antibacterial and mildew-proof wall and floor tiles
Diligent cleaning is important, but if you want to get better results without too much effort we need to change from the source. Traditional solid wood floors are susceptible to dampness, mildew and could cause thermal expansion. It could cause a gap between floors, which dirts easy to hide in and grow bacteria. The ceramic tiles with the new OXYTECH antibacterial technology continuously release negative ions and effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria on the surface of the tile. It is compact and hard as it burned at a hot temperature and slow-burning of 1,250 degrees. Under high-density conditions, the water absorption rate is less than 0.1%. Effectively resist moisture, anti-bacterial, and anti-mildew.
1) 淨化空氣除甲醛 Furniture, wood, paint, viscose, etc. that you encounter every day have the chance to be indoor pollution sources, which will continuously release free formaldehyde and toluene. Especially after the decoration of new houses, the excessive formaldehyde situation is even more serious. The test proves that OXY TECH antibacterial technology can purify formaldehyde and toluene in the air and keep indoor air fresh for a long time.
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2) 抑制細菌、真菌的生長和繁殖 Tile cleaning is often a tricky part of household hygiene. Ordinary cleaning is difficult to remove the dirt in the narrow gaps of the tiles, which only affects the growth of bacteria and health. The seam between most tiles on the market is 2mm. The latest research and innovation of OXY TECH's anti-bacterial technology-"dense seam paving" can reduce the seam between tiles to only 0.5mm, effectively reducing the accumulation of bacteria. space. In addition, as the gaps on the surface of the tiles become smaller, there is nowhere to absorb dirt, which enhances the anti-fouling and easy-to-clean effect. The ceramic tiles of OXY TECH antibacterial technology have proved to have an antibacterial rate of 99%*, and an antibacterial rate of Escherichia coli as high as 90%.
3) 減少霉菌滋生 The damp problem in Hong Kong has always plagued all homes. Especially in summer, the bathroom walls and floor tiles in many people's homes are always wet. They are prone to mold, and sometimes smelly. OXYTECH antibacterial technology ceramic tiles have the advantage of high density, and the water absorption rate can be lower than 0.1%, which can help reduce the growth of mold and reduce troubles caused by dampness.
OXY TECH Tiles Test
The editor conducts a series of tests to understand the effectiveness of OXY TECH technology. The tests will compare the water absorption, stain resistance, hardness, and fire resistance of the tiles.
1. Water absorption The weather in Hong Kong is humid. For example, ceramic tiles with lower water absorption rates are used indoors, which are denser, not easy to expand, and are more effective in blocking moisture and reducing mold. The editor first prepares an ordinary tile and an OXY TECH tile and then places the two tiles in the blue water agent for 24 hours to test their water absorption capacity.
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After one day, the water level of ordinary tiles was significantly lower than that of OXY TECH tiles, which shows that ordinary tiles have a higher water absorption rate.
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2. Ease of cleaning In addition to mold, stubborn stains such as kitchen oil stains are critical issues in daily cleaning. The editor splashed the old and new soy oil stains on the OXY TECH tiles, then wiped it with a rag, and found that the soy oil stains had been wiped away without leaving any traces, and the stain resistance was extremely high.
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3/ Fireproof OXY TECH tiles are made by slow-burning at a hot temperature of 1,250 degrees. The process requires a gun to burn OXY TECH tiles at close range for about 1 minute, if there is no blackening or cracking of the tiles, it means they have certain fire resistance.
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As mentioned above, when it comes to choosing ceramic tiles, customers should not only pay attention to the reputation of the tile brand, but also pay attention to the water absorption, stain resistance and fire resistance of the product, and buy suitable tiles. It increases hygiene and house cleanness.
*Tested on Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans and Escherichia coli under laboratory conditions.
If you are not familiar with tiling projects before, you will be surprised by the many different types of tiles available. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are the most popular, but there are also glass tiles, cement tiles, metal tiles, and stone tiles—to name just a few. It’s not easy to pick tiles because not every type of tile works for every job. And, of course, there's a budget to consider.
Whether you're shopping for an immediate project or just planning for the future, we will guide you through the most common tiles and the basic knowledge of their types.1. Ceramic Tile and Porcelain Tile Ceramic tile is one of the most popular types of tile because it's suitable for many applications. Increased durability makes ceramic tile perfect for any room in the house, such as kitchens, bathrooms, or even entryways. Ceramic tiles have been sintered at a hot temperature of thousands of degrees and increased the density unlike the ordinary bricks, and the hardness can reach level 6, which is harder than ordinary stone. It is suitable for various environments. Moreover, the water absorption rate is low, which is more suitable for humid environments (bathroom/kitchen) or humid climate areas (Hong Kong/offshore).
The other most common type of tile is porcelain, which differs from ceramic tile. The appeal of porcelain comes from its ability to emulate natural stone, brick, or wood—and without any of the maintenance. In addition, as it's an all-purpose tile, it comes in a variety of designs, colors, and styles to allow for versatility when designing a space. Porcelain can even be used outdoors, as it will not freeze, fade, or crack. Other applications for porcelain tile include bath or kitchen tile, high-traffic areas, and kitchen backsplashes.
The biggest drawback with porcelain tile is that installation can be tricky. While you can DIY an install, many homeowners forget that you also need an adhesive when laying down this type of flooring.2. Polished vs Matte vs Soft Polished There are two main types of tile surface: light-separating surface and matte surface. As the name implies, the glossy surface is smooth and reflective, and it is mostly used on the wall to reflect natural light that creates a natural feeling. The matte surface is usually more non-slip, and it is mostly used on the floor, especially in the bathroom/kitchen. Although there are many styles, it does not have the glossiness of smooth tiles. In fact, there is a third type of tile surface-soft surface, "55°Soft Light" The recent technology can have the best of both worlds. It not only has the matte surface of R10 anti-slip but also maintains the shine of the glossy surface, which is beautiful.「55∘Soft Light」The new technology can have the best of both worlds. It can not only have the matte surface of R10 anti-slip, but also maintain the gloss of the glossy surface, which is beautiful and practical.3. Coloured Body Tiles Over the bottom brickAlso known as Homogeneous Tile, the brick body to the brick surface are made of the same material. Over-bottom bricks are known for their practicality. Since the brick surface and the brick body have the same color, it is not obvious even if the surface is damaged. However, the hardness of many tiles can reach Mohs 6, which is durable and scratch-resistant. Although the bottom tiles are practical, they are inferior in appearance and style. There are not many choices. The colors and textures are mainly pure colors and simple.4. Timber Tiles In recent years, wood-grain tiles have become very popular, and they are more durable and moisture-proof than ordinary flooring. Wood grain bricks have many variations in texture, and different paving effects can be achieved with different paving methods. But pay attention to the flatness of the brick body, because the wood-grain bricks are mostly slender 1200x200mm, which requires a high level of flatness, and the "bending brick problem" can easily cause "empty drum" and "kicking" problems. Choosing reputable and certificated wood grain tiles can reduce the risk of mid-voltage.Ceramic tiles have many changes in style, color, size, and texture. In addition to personal preference and design style, when picking tiles, you should also pay attention to the characteristics of different tiles and consider actual needs.
As a developing enterprise, ASA Tiles not only work on the growth of business, but also focus on social engagement.
Earlier, we were invited to participate in a school anniversary tiles printing event. In the two-days event, we provided tiles and the students created a tiles printing with the guidance of tutor.
The tutor designed the general picture in advance. Before the event begun, the tutor drew the draft of the print across the tiles. Then, we gave each student a piece of tile and let them add colours on it. They also put their own ideas and creation onto the tiles.
In the process, the tutor guided the students to reflect on the project and told them the importance of details, as they all started this magnificent printing from small parts. They also learnt the value of teamwork and communication during the project. At the end of the day, the tiles printing was a team effort.
We, as the tiles manufacturer, feel equally on how valuable and important details are. A high-quality piece of tile, could only be made with many fine details adding together. Seeing the students adding the colours they wanted with each stroke, made us felt touched.
After the students finished printing the tiles, we put the tiles on the wall and formed the complete and wonderful printing. We were honoured to be a part of this meaningful event, and we were delighted to see how much potential tiles have as art and craft.
ASA Tiles was established in 1973. Our tiles are made of selected mineral clays, fired at ultra-high temperatures of at least 1200℃ for over one hour. ASA Tiles applies high-quality imported glazes and employs robotic automation in the manufacturing process. We own three production plants in China, the largest of which covers an area of 1.3 million square metres. ASA Tiles is committed to green production techniques, and we control our emissions to ensure they are less than half of the national standard.
Our products are in service at world-famous landmarks like The Great Hall of the People (Beijing, China), The Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower (Shanghai, China), Changi Airport (Singapore), and The Burj Khalifa tower (Dubai, U.A.E.), among others.
Key Highlights
ASA was listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange
ASA has been awarded one of “Asia’s 500 Most Influential Brands” for 2016–2020
In 2016, ASA partnered with a team of Italian designers to create the first large-format (1.6 × 3.2 m) tile production line in China
In 2019, ASA invented bacteriostatic Oxy Tech®, and applied such technology into the PuriTiles® series
We are now looking for a Brand Ambassador.
What we will offer
A friendly and motivating environment
Excellent career prospect
Attractive bonus scheme
Highly competitive basic salary, sales commission, discretionary bonus, and MPF
Bank holiday
Guaranteed at least 10% salary raise in the first three years
Annual leave, maternity / paternity leave
Your role
Liaise with developers, architects, dealers and interior designers
Handle customers’ enquiries, provide product information and design solution
Build and maintain an interactive and trustworthy relationship with new and existing customers
What you need
School Certificate or above
Experience selling to architecture and interior design firms is an advantage
Native Cantonese speaker with conversational level of English and Mandarin
A good team player
Interested parties please send your full resume with your availability, current and expected salary details to hr@asatileshk.com.
All personal data provided will be kept in strict confidence and only for employment purposes.
I usually paint on paper and canvas. Painting on ceramic tiles is a new attempt for Elaine. When I write, I feel fresh and challenging. The whole creative process brings her a new experience and a little new reflection.
In love with the streets of Hong Kong, Elaine has always used watercolors to document the appearance of our city, especially the streets with a taste of "old Hong Kong". For her, the effect of painting on the tiles is better than imagined, because the appearance of the street and the tiles are put together, and it turns out that they blend in just right.
"Affected by the old street signs, I have always liked metal signboards, so I especially love the earthy color system. Using tiles of the corresponding color as the drawing board, there is no need to add more content due to the background color of the painting. The artistic conception and composition of the "blank" The sense of space on the top is exceptionally present."
In addition to the color matching, the texture of the creation on tiles is also different from the usual creation on paper and canvas.
"Some tiles are not smooth, but have unique textures, and the texture is very different from ordinary drawing boards. Such tiles, after the corresponding composition, the work will appear more real. It turns out that a painting can not only bring out visual enjoyment. , Creators can provide one more sensory way for viewers to appreciate the work-tactile rather than visual."
So, does this new creative attempt still give Elaine more new experiences?
"I have always said that I like old things. The valuable thing about old things is that we must protect them. Their fragility makes people cherish them. Or, if we don’t cherish them, I’m afraid we won’t be able to do it again soon. Seeing it. Tiles give me the same feeling. If you don’t pay attention, the creation on the brick surface will no longer be the original. Because of this, I must always remind myself that in the life of non-stop creation, I must not forget it. We must always value, stare at and cherish every work."
The possibility that ceramic tiles can be shaped has gone beyond the inherent ideas all the time!
Learn more about Elaine: personal webpage- https://www.elainechiu.com/ Facebook- elainechiuart Instagram- elainechiuart
In line with the faith and intention to innovate on ceramic tiles, ASA is committed to providing customers with their own style of life.
If you are interested in artistic tiles, Guanying visits Asia's flagship concept store. For cooperation on art projects, please contact 2152 1900 or 9686 6482.
The watermelon cake craze has swept across Australia, and the watermelon cakes in Hong Kong must be reminded of Lifetastic, a unique cafe. Recently, the newly opened branch in Tsim Sha Tsui is full of design, which matches well with the fresh and gorgeous watermelon cake. The restaurant was designed by Max Lam Designs and won the "Restaurant and Bars Design Awards" and "UK A&D trophy awards, Hong Kong". The idea of Max Lam Designs comes from the distinct layering and elegant theme of the watermelon cake.
"Grand" is a feeling and a concept. The designer uses multiple layers of noble and elegant colors to match the watermelon cake with distinct layers. The floor is made of marble tiles of different colors to form an arrow-string pattern, which is gorgeous and practical, and has the function of guiding the way visually. The upper layer of the wall body and ceiling color is distinct, and the lighter and darker colors are progressive. The use of tiles of the same color creates an arc-shaped line extending from the wall to the ceiling, which merges into one.
The designer cleverly used geometric elements and metal to guide the way to divide the restaurant seats into several areas to meet the needs of different guests. The sea-blue sofa area allows the family to rest and relax; the "High table" seat is suitable for couples and close friends; the VIP round table area is more private and is the best choice for friends. Different areas are connected with noble and elegant themes. The designer makes good use of various circles and arcs, and the atmosphere feels softer and more comfortable, creating a relaxing space for guests to forget their short-term fatigue.
The center of the restaurant is the food area. The design is mainly gray and white natural marble, seamlessly connecting the wall and the cake display cabinet. Marble along the grain is simple and noble, setting off the colorful watermelon cake with rich layers. The whole design shows different areas in an elegant style, and the layering of watermelon cake is assembled with simple and noble masonry paving.
ASA Tiles adheres to the insistence on quality and is committed to providing designers with materials of different styles to achieve exquisite and magnificent artworks.
The head of the household purchased a 8,000-foot Mount Pavilia unit, hoping that the design would brighten the house. The design of the whole house is based on the theme of nobility and elegance. Simple design furniture is selected, matched with pure and endless marble patterns, and natural light sources are introduced in pure white and bright tones. Such unique ingenuity comes from RAZ Interiors, and the rich design experience of large-scale units allows the thousand-eight-foot unit to implement the noble and elegant style.
The designer cleverly used the features of the unit and used the drawings to connect the kitchen and the living room. The semi-open kitchen is equipped with flawless glass, and the living room also uses floor-to-ceiling glass, which immediately strengthens the visual extension, and is not busy looking at the mountains and forests when the kitchen is busy. In addition to the open landscape, it also doubles the sense of space.
The design of the living room is dominated by marble patterns and elegant furnishings, and the terrazzo and marble patterns are connected and extended to the entire space. The most eye-catching feature wall takes the 1.8-meter-long giant marble brick as the protagonist, and is matched with the golden background wall, which is more noble and not vulgar. The manufacture of large marble tiles is more difficult, and the requirements for flatness and surface treatment are higher than those of ordinary tiles. In addition to carefully selected materials, construction also requires experience and exquisite handwork.
The designer took into consideration the outdoor environment and integrated the green shade into the elegant and chic house. An ingenious design, the Christmas tree in the pavilion uses the principle space to highlight the advantages of the unit's height, while at the same time it can bring in the mountain view into the house and reflect each other with the shade of the trees outside the house. The Christmas tree stands in the pavilion, where you can see the green scenery from any position in the house, which achieves the effect of greening the home, and at the same time it is open and comfortable.
Based on the insistence on quality, ASA Tiles is committed to providing designers with materials of different styles to achieve noble and elegant artworks.
In addition to considering the design style, home decoration should also take into account the practicality of the space, and consider the safety of the users as far as the family members are concerned. Now, there are more and more pet owners. As owners, they have to take care of fur children's comfort at the same time. Let's take a look at the key points of design company CHEER HOME when you want to design the home for fur children, so that "owners" are satisfied with this home!
Key 1: Shoe cabinets in the hallway and seat cabinets for hanging clothes are convenient for cleaning the hairy children
After going out, the soles of the shoes will inevitably bring the dust and dirt out of the street home. If you don't want to be touched by the hairy child, you can set up a shoe cabinet and a space for hanging clothes in the entrance to avoid bringing all kinds of bacteria into the house. The seat cabinet is convenient for the owner to clean the dog who has just returned home, and the outing cage of the furry child can also be placed here.
Key 2: Avoid designing ceiling lamp troughs to install cat springboards and cat walkways
Cats love high places. For example, if there is a ceiling lamp slot in the house, an active cat will use the cabinet top to jump into the lamp slot, or even step on the lamp tube to cause accidents. There are cat springboards and cat walkways in the decoration, which can give the master more space for activities. In addition, the springboard and walkway should be high enough and wide enough, and have enough load-bearing capacity.
Point 3: Arrange a sunbathing space
Cats love to bask in the sun. In addition to keeping warm, they can also supplement vitamin D to enhance the immunity of their owners and furry children. If the unit does not have a window sill, a cat springboard can be installed beside the window.
Key 4: Concealed tube design for wire configuration
Tutu loves to chew on wires, and adopts a concealed tube design to prevent the wires from being exposed to prevent short circuits and electric shocks caused by hairy children's bites.
Point 5: Design a relaxing space for the exclusive fur child
Cats love dark and narrow spaces; most of the furry kids who have just taken home are more afraid of people. If there is enough space in the home, you can design a play area or a potty place, so that they can have their own little world and relax.
In addition to the above decoration points, you should also pay attention to the selection of home materials and furnishings. For example, the floor material is not easy to fade, will not be corroded by urine or vomit, and is not easy to be scratched by cat's claws; sofas should also be selected to resist cat's claws. The fabric and the waterproof function are easy to clean.
Asia ceramic tiles are wear-resistant, anti-corrosive, anti-bacterial and deodorant to protect the health of your fur. Design cooperation contact 2152 1900 or 9686 6482.
Case provided: CHEER HOME You want to live at home
Residential areas are exposed to air pollution and bacteria, which have a direct impact on the human body. According to some research, the higher negative ions in your surroundings, the better our health would be. When breathing around nature such as forests, waterfalls, and mountains, we can feel the freshness because it has high concentrations of negative ions to purify the air. PuriTiles® healthy and antibacterial tile series using Oxy Tech® technology to bring nature secrets to your house.
The 3 health secrets of PuriTiles® series:
1. Purify the air and remove formaldehyde
The furniture, boards, paint, viscose, etc. that we have contact with every day causing indoor pollution. Those could continuously release free formaldehyde and toluene. Especially in new decorated houses, excessive formaldehyde is still high. PuriTiles® health tiles using Oxy Tech™, which can generate more than 1000 negative ions reaching the level of nature, will release negative ions steadily and lastingly. By releasing a high concentration of negative ions, formaldehyde and toluene are being neutralized. According to the national building materials industry-standard test (JC/T 2110-2012), PuriTiles® has a purification rate of formaldehyde and toluene of more than 70% within 24 hours, which can keep indoor air fresh for a long time.
2. Prevent growth and reproduction of bacteria and fungus
Tile cleaning is tricky because it possibly still hides some dirts around the gap. Those dirts carry some bacteria that could infect anyone in many ways. For example, the E. coli that pops out when flushing the toilet has a chance to patch at tiles unknowingly. ASA Tiles high-temperature nano wear-resistant glaze, with smaller surface voids so that dirt has nowhere to absorb and has the effect of anti-fouling as well as being easy to clean. Oxy Tech™ technology has passed the international ASTM G22-76 test, with this technology PuriTiles® effectively inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungus. Prevention is better than cure.
3. Reduce mold growth
Humidity in Hong Kong has always been a challenge. From the first season through the summer, the bathroom wall tiles, and floor tiles usually get wet, and even moldy, black, or smelly, which is unpleasant. High-density wall tiles and floor tiles reduce the growth of mold and reduce dampness. PuriTiles® burned at a hot temperature of 1000 degrees, and the high-density brick body is waterproof and moisture-proof. The water absorption rate is 0.1% (ASTM C373, EN ISO 10545-3), which makes PuriTiles® a suitable long-term solution to the problem of water from inside to outside of wall tiles and floor tiles and the troubles of molds on homes.
Choosing the right flooring tiles to ensure safety and lasting comfort is mandatory. PuriTiles® series technology has everything you need to create a healthy home.
The outbreak of the coronavirus disease epidemic makes everyone more concerned about their personal hygiene. A nucleic acid of the virus could persist for days on various surfaces which means that the virus is not only transmitted by droplets but also can spread through contaminated surfaces, known as fomites. Therefore, people have performed independent health protocols and good hygiene can start right at home. Although we might not be able to control our exposure to bacteria or viruses whilst out and about, a hygienic home is important. You can also make a huge difference by simply washing your hands with soap and water to reduce the spread of contamination. Read on for 5 tips on practicing good hygiene around the home:
1. Living room hygiene
These things like tv remotes, tablets and lightswitches can be perfect breeding ground for cold and viruses. Especially in this coronavirus pandemic many people spent most of their time at their house using the living room. It’s advised to clean and disinfect these regularly, particularly if there are family members who have been recently ill.
2. Keep a clean sheet and Bust the dust
We spent around a third of our life sleeping, which is a lot of contact with our bedding. It’s advised to change your bedding at least once a fortnight, washing bed linen at 40°C degrees. Pillows, blankets or duvets should be washed at least once in 2 months to stop dirt, bacteria or dust mites building up.
Dust can build up quickly behind cabinets and furniture or carpet. As dust can carry allergens causing fungal skin infections and respiratory issues. It's important to vacuum regularly and open up windows to allow air to ventilate. If you are using an air conditioner, it’s also advised to clean your air conditioner filter once a month to prevent the dust from spreading on the room.
3. Using air purifier
Since the pandemic started, people are concerned about the oxygen cleanliness level. Air purifier is a recommended tool to keep the air at your home fresh and clean. Air purifiers will neutralize odors and destroy airborne microbes such as dust mites, molds, bacteria, and viruses which improve the quality of the air you breathe.
4. Cleaning floors
Sometimes cleaning floors could be hard housework. Although the risk of catching an infection from home floors is relatively low, we also need to consider that some bacteria can still grow even in dry conditions. Vacuum cleaning and mopping floors should suffice but we have a better solution to help you maintain a clean floor without too much effort on the cleaning process and at the sametime improve your health by using ASA ceramic tiles which are waterproof, mildew-proof with high solidity.
ASA ceramic tiles designed with anti-scratches and easy clean technology. For example, the Puritiles health series designed to inhibit bacteria and remove formaldehyde ensure your safety and convenience.
By using these tiles applied to your house, you can save so much energy on using different cleaning methods to prevent bacteria as well as keeping you healthy.
Knowledge and fun are often difficult to coexist, and letting children learn comfortably and independently is often a big problem for parents. The PANORAMA Design Group project "Wenxuan Children's Bookstore" combines knowledge and fun through innovative design, and achieves complementary effects. The design idea comes from the natural and geometric style of Joan Miro, one of the three major Spanish postmodern artists. Studies have pointed out that geometric figures are of great benefit to children's cognition, which can stimulate thinking and arouse curiosity. The designer is well versed in the relationship between environment and knowledge. The whole space is bright and comfortable. The simple circular and curved elements are cleverly used to stimulate children's infinite curiosity and imagination.
The first half of the bookstore is the reading and book collection area. When you walk into the bookstore, you will see the yellow-and-white design of the space. You are surrounded by spiral bookshelves and round pendants, and you feel like you are in a dreamy fairy tale world. A reading environment full of childishness can enhance the atmosphere of learning and attract children's curiosity about knowledge. The designer uses a pure white wall with soft lighting to reflect healthy light suitable for children's reading (appropriate floor and wall can effectively achieve bright and not dazzling lighting effects). The transparent and comfortable reading space provides children with independent space, so that children can have a process of self-searching and explore their own small universe in their reading.
The designer broke through the traditional bookstore model and designed the crystallization of technology and wisdom. The egg-shaped 360-degree multimedia projection room in the second half of the area uses an innovative multimedia projection room to show various movies and scene images throughout the sky. The children are like being on the scene, being in the real environment, which can enhance the children’s curiosity and cognition of things , Arousing their imagination. The design of the 360-degree multimedia projection room can be described as originality, creating an infinite sense of space in a limited place. The boundless panoramic projection inspires unlimited imagination.
The interactive classroom next to the multimedia projection room is different from the traditional classroom layout. The designer removed the traditional teacher's desk and added a round desk. Zero-distance teaching breaks the barrier between teachers and students, allowing children to have more space to develop themselves. Through communication with other children, learning can be combined with entertainment, which can improve children's learning interest and imagination. The entire classroom adopts blue and white tones, with plenty of light, providing a space for children to learn as much as they want. (The use of non-slip flooring can reduce the chance of children being injured during activities, so that parents can be more at ease)
The novel and personal design of "Wenxuan Children's Bookstore" allows knowledge and fun to coexist. The simple circular and curved elements and the selection of appropriate materials can achieve the best design effect. The designer’s brand-new design concept breaks through the concept of traditional bookstores, understands the needs of the new generation of children, and creates a space for them.
ASA Tiles is committed to providing designers with materials of different styles in line with the insistence on quality to achieve masterpieces.
Interior Design: PANORAMA Design Group Text: Bill Lam
近年一位年輕藝術家為香港街頭帶來色彩，亦為本地藝術帶來革新。走在街上偶爾會被震驚，在她的畫筆下，平日冰冷的牆壁丶地板和樓梯搖身一變栩栩如生的3D畫作。Terena Wong 將自己的靈感意念繪成現實，為「石屎森林」塗上色彩，增添活力。
想做就去做，走上藝術之路 藝術之路從來給人感覺不易行，需要天賦和造藝，令很多人卻步。但Terena相信只要敢想像，就能創造奇蹟。從小就喜歡繪畫的Terena於中學選修視覺藝術，隨後於大學也修讀相關的科目。即使被認為藝術之路是難走，敢想丶敢做丶敢嘗試的Terena於2017年成為美國著名街頭藝術家Tracy Lee Stum的助手，協助校園藝術教育，參與巨星Katy Perry專輯的繪畫制作，以及參加美國Street Art Festival和意大利International Street Art Painting等。一切奇妙的國際藝術體驗全因當日向Tracy Lee自薦的勇氣。
It was drizzling, and I met him to watch "Aladdin" at the entertainment theater. The cinema has two floors, each with a lobby, connected by a row of magnificent spiral staircases in the middle. Like floating in the air, it not only maintains the flow of space, but also allows light to pass through the opening of the stairs, making the space bright and open. The spiral form has a powerful attraction. When you stand at the midpoint of the spiral, looking up or overlooking, you will see fragments separated between the stairs, like an infinite corridor, which makes it easy to recall the past.
The spiral staircase represents the discussion stage before designing and drafting the draft, gathering and sparking more interesting ideas. The audience can walk from the third floor lobby to the fourth floor from the stairs, walk in the whirlpool, plunge into a deeper imagination, and prepare for entering the movie world. This vortex is made up of multiple materials: black ceilings, hidden lights, copper-colored stainless steel plates and trims, metal plates, white paint, and gold-bronze railings. Both lobbies use black metal painted panels, wood veneers, nickel-plated stainless steel counters, white marble veneer walls and beige leather walls. Use the glossy and matte characteristics of these different materials to create pencil marks with different shades. The catering department on the third floor uses black and white and has straight lines. The counter is composed of white marble, hidden lights and copper mirrored skirting boards. The countertop is made of white steel, dark white wax and stainless steel edges. There is more straight-grained glass beside it, which is bordered by black stainless steel, and irregular rectangles are juxtaposed. The counter is covered with gray tiles and bright round light bulbs, illuminating the strong pencil sketch style.
Rotate along the stairs to the lobby on the fourth floor. The color is slightly changed to mainly gold and bronze, gradually leading to the coloring stage after the pencil sketch. The counter on the fourth floor is composed of straight-grained white marble and wooden veneer walls. It contrasts with the curve next to it, which can highlight the free spirit of the sketch. (Choosing high flatness and non-slip tiles helps maintain an elegant posture on the magnificent stairs)
The bathroom also uses pencil sketches as the main tone, and uses various shades of gray to express. Materials include black painted ceilings with hidden lights, stainless steel edging, gray wood veneers, gray-black tiles, white gypsum board ceilings, white glossy glass, gray floor tiles, and so on. Use a variety of similar but different materials, because even as simple as a pencil drawing, complex and tedious skills and materials are required. The lines in the bathroom are sharp and straight, as if after careful calculation, every stroke and every line is extremely accurate.
Ken has always studied wine, and is meticulous in the design of the bar area of the theater. Use lighting brightness, color distribution and other elements to enhance the beauty and mood of the space. There is a lot of knowledge in this.
Finally, I came to the viewing hall, where the colors are finally enriched, deducing the coloring stage of the draft. The seats in the two typical theaters also mix dark blue, dark gray, and brown, but the colors of the walls and carpets are slightly different. The walls of one of the auditoriums are mainly blue with a touch of green and covered with a gray-black carpet; the other is mainly green with a touch of purple and covered with a brown carpet. The walls of all viewing halls have a neat curve, concealed with soft lighting, and are surrounded by dark gray wood veneer plywood. The neat black lacquered ceiling tiles make the decorative curve of the wall more obvious the flow of space.
The straight and curved lines of the entire movie theater stand independently under the spotlight, indicating the freedom and boldness of imagination in the sketches. Because the original intention of creativity starts from expressing ideas bravely. Drafting, design, sketching, sketching
First draft・finished product, first final・original intention
As a movie lover, some will choose to write film reviews, and some will choose to do film production. Theater interior designers are relatively unpopular. They had never thought about theater projects one after another. Once it was done, it was 6 years old. CM believes that as long as they do not follow the trend, the brand positioning is solid enough, and the quality is maintained, and the original intention is firm, they will definitely be able to break out of their world.
Postscript: I think a carefully designed theater can sublimate the entire experience of watching movies. In August of this year, the Oft Interior team will have another new work released. It is expected that the largest UA cinema in Hong Kong will open in the third quarter of this year at K11 MUSEA in Tsim Sha Tsui. From November 12 to November 17, K11 MUSEA will also hold the Cannes Film Festival Festival de Cannes Film Week, which will screen 6 of the official selections of the Cannes Film Festival in France this May. I really look forward to it!
I have lived in Western District since I was young, and I have always envied my classmates who live in Taikoo Shing because there are theaters in my own community! Today, the development of the Internet has changed our entertainment habits. The physical big screen is no longer the only way to enjoy movies. Watch online 24 hours a day on mobile phones, computers, and iPads. But I always think that the original feeling and atmosphere can be found in the theater. The expansive picture and stereo loopback stereo equipment is absolutely unmatched at home. Laughing and crying together is also the place where love sprouts must be checked.
Among them, the Emperor Entertainment Theater in Central is my favorite cinema. Amidst the rush of people going to and from get off work, stepping into the entertainment industry feels like a sense of relief, and it instantly makes people enter the atmosphere of watching movies. This theater is exactly the work of the designer of Oft Interiors.
They imagined that if these years are reproduced in a quick mirror, I believe that there must be many plans and drafts that pass quickly. Numerous changes and amendments, the draft paper, pencils, and erasers scattered on the workbench confirm the foundation of the interior design, which is also the first stage of the film: the sketch. The drafting stage is an indispensable and important stage for any creativity and design. Only with sketches can the imagination be gradually presented. Film workers often prepare Story Boards before shooting, and carefully draw the storyboard, shooting angle, location, and clothing. But who said that the draft can only stay at the first draft stage? The beauty of sketches is easy to be overlooked, but what it expresses is the purest and initial touch.
I am reminded of the sentence in "Mulan Ci Ni Gu Jue Jue Ci Yu You", "If life is only like first seeing", many people would be as good as they were when they first saw it... If only seeing it for the first time, all the good things will not be lost. It was amazing at first sight, goodbye still.
The average unit size in Hong Kong is not large. Whether you will buy a 200-foot dwelling or a 2,000-foot detached house in the future, you will want the decoration and design to be neat and tidy, and the home looks comfortable and spacious. How to plan the home to increase the sense of space in the unit? Designer Leo Tam is good at matching colors according to the guests' preferences, and adding some technical changes to make the unit more space-like.
Leo's case this time uses a warm, soft and romantic gray-pink theme to transform the residence into a private check-in location.
Due to the limited area, in order to expand the space, Leo thought of changing the open kitchen to the doorway, cleverly separating the kitchen and the living room, but also adding a visual sense of space. Sitting on the side of the sofa, you can also see the people who cook, making the relationship closer!
The original kitchen has been changed to a wardrobe, which allows the owner to have more storage rooms, especially the piles of clothes for girls. The closet is connected to the workbench, and the bed constitutes the space of the master room. Coupled with the design of the floor, it can be used to distinguish the space without the seemingly narrow gap between the door and the wall.
The use of glass allows light from different angles to be fully projected into the house, and it can double the sense of space in the living room and room.
On Sunday afternoon, the sun went into the pink cabin, and then lay on the bed and watched the TV in the living room for a while, and then looked out the window. It is so happy to be able to enjoy the lazy moment like this!
Asia is committed to creating a happy home for you. The case provides:Leo Tam
《冷街窄巷》 他們正在暗角裡獨自痛哭，在黑夜裡絕望無助。他們的眼中，白天、黑夜，同樣沒有光、沒有夢。然而，祂明白，因祂也同樣走過這段路。 「人子來，為要拯救失喪的人。 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.」 他們會得到真正的救贖，願這成為人們最深的禱告。
