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New slim tiles ‘set industry benchmark’

01 September 2009

RAK Ceramics has launched a new brand of 4.5-mm-thick tiles that is said to set a new industry benchmark in thickness, strength, cost, and ease of use.

Called Rakslim, the trend-setting product line will initially be offered in some models of gres porcellanato tiles, including the Lounge Series and the New Port Series.
Rakslim features a minimum breaking strength of 700 N and a minimum modulus of rupture of 40 N/sq m, which are unprecedented for thin-size tiles in the market, according to the company. Furthermore, the tile cuts down almost half of the weight of conventional tiling, resulting in a significant reduction of dead load on building structures and, subsequently, reduced structure costs.
RAK Ceramics CEO Dr Khater Massaad says: “Rakslim represents a new technological milestone for RAK Ceramics. This new brand of thin-size tiles is the future of ceramic tiling, which will strengthen RAK Ceramics’ reputation as a leading innovator and trendsetter in the global market. Moreover, Rakslim complements our extensive product range that focuses on variety, ready availability and durability, which translates into enhanced service and product value for our distributors, residential and commercial clients, and other customers.”
Rakslim will initially be offered in 30 by 60-cm sizes, while RAK Ceramics will later on manufacture larger sizes and a wider range of models. With its remarkable thickness, Rakslim offers significant savings in transport costs as nearly twice as many Rakslim tiles can be shipped in a container compared with regular-size tiles, says RAK Ceramics.
The tiles are also easy to cut, drill, handle and install, and offer greater flexibility for usage in any existing flat surface at home or in commercial premises, the company says.