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.
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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.
Do you think black just means low-key and dull?
The grid black terrazzo series launched by ASA Tiles - no matter what color it matches, it is as vivid and outstanding as a firefly in pitch black.
那唯美型格的黑白配，或是華麗復古的襯托，黑色水磨石都深深帶出那醉人的午夜魅力。無論是牆身，地下，或者枱櫈等家俱，配搭暗黑中帶有顏色交錯混撘作為點綴的水磨石，瞬間點出不一樣的煙火，霎時捲起神秘感覺。
水磨石容易加工，可以定制，適合商業或家居用途。
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.
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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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
Phone: 2152 1900/9686 6482
website:www.asatileshk.com
Thanks to Dr. Wu Weibin for providing useful information
(Photo courtesy of ASA Tiles)
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.