In Zhong Taojun’s impression, both large slabs and rock slabs are known as “big”. “No big slabs, no big brands” and “no rock slabs, no big brands” have always been said by people. So in everyone’s eyes, they don’t have a certain understanding of the difference between large slabs and rock slabs, and they probably just can’t explain why! Then follow Zhongtao Jun to find out more!
1. The similarities between large slabs and rock slabs
Ceramic plates are all inorganic non-metallic materials, and they all need to go through a series of processes such as raw material preparation, pressing and molding, surface decoration, high-temperature firing, mechanical cold processing, etc.; they are all plates, not bricks, and have certain specifications. There is no unified standard for how big it should be. According to the national standard "Ceramic Plate", the minimum specification should be 900×1800mm.
2. The difference between large slabs and rock slabs
1. Different specifications
The current mainstream specifications of large boards are 900×1800mm, 1200×2400mm, and 1600×3600mm. Of course, there are products with larger specifications. It also includes a batch of medium boards below 900×1800mm, mainly 750 ×1500mm is the main specification, and some companies also refer to the 600×1200mm specification as mid-board; rock slabs generally do not include mid-boards with specifications below 900×1800mm, but mainly include 900×1800mm specifications and above.
2. Different thicknesses
Large slabs include thin slabs below 6mm and thick slabs over 25mm. The thickness varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Rock slabs obviously do not include thin slabs below 6mm and those super thick slabs. Most of their thicknesses are 15-22mm. Of course, the larger the specifications, the thicker the thickness.
3. Different performance
The surface hardness and flexural strength of large slabs are very high, and they can reach "double zero" water absorption, which is far better than ordinary ceramic tiles. However, its body is not necessarily full-body; rock slabs are different. First, due to its later processing needs, its strength and hardness are much better than large boards, and it is acid and alkali resistant and has zero formaldehyde.; Secondly, the green body must be a whole body, and it must be "the same on the outside and the inside" to facilitate later processing and application.
4. Different from the production line
Due to higher quality requirements, presses for rock plate production are larger than presses for large plate production, usually more than 10,000 tons. Currently, mainstream enterprises in the industry use 36,000-ton or 45,000-ton slate production presses. The larger the tonnage, the higher the quality. However, those products produced by presses less than 10,000 tons, whether large slabs or slate slabs, have inherent quality. There is a certain difference, which is particularly obvious in later processing applications. Low pressure and uneven distribution lead to uneven stress inside the rock slab and are easily broken.
5. Different surface structures
Although large boards are mainly imitated natural stone, there are still many products imitating wood, imitating jade, imitating cloth, and even overlaying various patterns such as solid colors, wallpapers, and terrazzo, including industrial style, post-modern, etc.; Rock slabs mainly imitate the texture of natural rocks to highlight the performance of "rock" slabs; large slabs have various effects such as bright light, soft light, and natural surface, while rock slabs are mostly bright and soft light; The selling point of imitation stone slabs is the pursuit of four consecutive patterns, eight consecutive patterns, or even infinite consecutive patterns. However, rock slabs usually do not pursue infinite consecutive patterns, but are mainly based on the realistic and delicate textures, patterns, and textures.
6. Different application functions
The application of large slabs is mainly on the wall and floor surfaces of homes and commercial spaces. They mainly compete with traditional ceramic tiles for space applications, such as floor paving, wall sticking, including background walls, etc., and of course also include outdoor walls, curtain walls, tunnels, etc. Rail transit, etc., as well as deep processing of porcelain art based on this, such as large-scale porcelain art paintings, background walls, hanging paintings, etc.; rock slabs are mainly used for geometric three-dimensional spaces in home applications, including dining tables, desks, bars, etc. Cabinets, wardrobes, bathroom cabinets, furniture countertops, partitions, linings, backboards, etc. mainly compete with traditional natural stone, artificial stone, wood products and other materials for application scope and space.
7. Different processing procedures
During the application process of large slabs, the main processing methods are cutting and splicing, such as walls and floors in large spaces. Compared with rock slabs, the processing is much simpler and can be upgraded by traditional tile pavers through professional training. Of course, it must be supplemented by some professional paving tools, including wet pasting, tile adhesive, dry hanging of keels, etc.; rock slabs are mostly processed by deep processing, including cutting, drilling, digging, and chamfering. , closing, splicing, pasting, etc., are highly professional and technical and require a series of professional equipment. A little carelessness will cause damage and waste to the rock slabs. Currently, most companiesThe deep processing of rock slabs is all outsourced and implemented by professional supporting processing plants.
8. Different names
Stone slabs are obviously better than large slabs. Large slabs only reflect the "bigness" of product specifications, while "rock slabs" not only include the "bigness" of product specifications, but also reflect the intrinsic performance and characteristics of the product. . The difference between one word and one word clearly shows the realm and level. Because of this, "rock slabs" have become a new species in the industry, and many past large slab products have also been transformed into rock slab products.
The rock slab is both a vent and a piece of fat. At present, various concepts and hype about rock slabs are rampant. Busyness is a good thing, it can promote the development of the slate industry faster, but you must also stay calm and clear-headed in the bustle, and don't let the wind blow you away.
The above content is the article shared by Zhongtaojun about the difference between large slabs and rock slabs! So, when you see this, you must have a certain difference between the two! Laughing crookedly, O(∩_∩)O haha~, so next time I don’t want to be confused about the difference between rock slabs and big slabs. Well, that’s it for today’s content sharing! Mr. Zhongtao will leave first O(∩_∩)O haha~
