3D DIGITAL STRUCTURE - with sinking or repellent agent
The SynchroTile patent package technology for ceramic tiles combines digital printing of graphic patterns with 3D Digital Structure.
Digital Structure enables a whole new world of 3D design and texturing possiblities.
3D Digital Texturing
The digital embossing is created by applying a repellent or sinking agent. This type of digital structuring achieves an extraordinary realistic and natural effect. The textures of the ceramic tiles are easily synchronized with multiple graphic patterns and colored designs. The agents react with the glaze above, creating a deeper structure and countering defaults that could occur with traditional texturing.
Repellent agent
The repellent agent is applied to the substrate of the tile. Afterwards the texturing glaze is printed onto the repellent agent. Subsequently, the glaze is repelled by the agent, creating texture. After printing the design and the protective glaze, the tile is placed in a kiln where the layers are hardened.
Sinking agent
The sinking agent is applied to the substrate of the tile. After printing the texturing glaze, the design and a transparent protective glaze, the tile is placed in a kiln. Here the sinking agent will chemically react with the texture glaze and the other structures that are printed to create the texture.
3D Digital structuring with repellent or sinking agent
Advantages
- Perfect for minimal texture
- Accurate structure
- Synchronized with the design
Why choose Synchrotile
Real touch and feel
Excellent technical performance
Deeper texturing
Patented solution
Affordable digital printing solution
Unchanged colors