Wood-effect porcelain stoneware

Wood-Effect Porcelain Stoneware: the warmth of nature, the resistance of ceramics

The charm of wood grain meets the most advanced ceramic engineering. In the Edilmarket online catalog, we offer first-choice wood-effect porcelain stoneware tiles, where high-definition digital technology recreates knots and shades with surprising realism. It is the definitive answer for those who demand the aesthetic nobility of oak or walnut but require superior performance.

Why choose wood-effect porcelain tiles?

Solid wood parquet has always been a symbol of home and comfort, but its delicacy often makes it incompatible with modern life rhythms. This is where ceramic innovation comes in: thanks to high-definition digital printing and 3D structures, porcelain stoneware captures the visual soul of wood while eliminating its physical limitations.

Here are the main advantages of wood-effect stoneware wall and floor coverings:

• Resistance to water and humidity: wood's number one enemy is water. Stoneware, on the contrary, is non-absorbent and fireproof. This allows you to lay a "wood floor" even in environments previously unthinkable, such as the bathroom, kitchen, or even inside the shower, without the risk of swelling.
• No maintenance: wood-effect tiles do not change color with sunlight and are extremely easy to clean using common household detergents.
• Hardness and scratch resistance: stiletto heels, falling objects, moving furniture, or pets' claws are not a problem. Unlike real wood, which marks easily, stoneware keeps its surface intact year after year, making it ideal for commercial premises as well.

Better a Natural or Grip (Anti-slip) finish?

In choosing wood-effect stoneware, the decision turns on the tactile sensation and the intended use. Visual continuity is the true luxury of this material.

• Natural finish: the ideal choice for living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms. The surface is smooth and soft to the touch (often defined as "soft"), very easy to clean, and pleasant to walk on barefoot. It reproduces the sensation of sanded and waxed wood, giving rooms an intimate and contemporary look.
• Grip finish: this processing makes the surface rougher to guarantee a high anti-slip coefficient (R11). It is fundamental for terraces, balconies, pool edges, or gardens.

The price of wood-effect porcelain stoneware

Beyond technical performance, stoneware also wins on the economic front. Real wood parquet, especially if made of precious essences or solid wood, involves very expensive purchase and installation costs, in addition to recurring maintenance expenses over the years.
The wood-effect stoneware market, on the other hand, offers an unbeatable price-quality ratio. For a first-choice product, prices generally range between €20-25/sqm for standard formats (such as the classic 20x120 cm) and basic finishes, up to €60-70/sqm for large planks (e.g., 26x200 cm), rectified design variants, or the most sought-after biocompatible series.
This accessibility allows you to dress your home with the elegance of wood, saving on the initial budget and zeroing out future maintenance costs.