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XVII WORLD CONGRESS ON CERAMIC TILE QUALITY, Castello, Spain, 20 - 21 June 2022
This paper reports synthesis and application of silicate-based high surface area amorphous material on wall and floor tile surfaces. The material is very effective for obtaining various novel surface effects which include a smooth super matt effect, granilla-like effect, anti-slip effect etc. by simple airless spraying of its aqueous suspensions. Similar effects can also be obtained by digital application of its inks and the obtainment of these effects by digital application is also a novelty. The material is synthesised at very low temperatures compared to frits that are used to get the granilla effect and no organic medium is needed during its application unlike frit suspensions. With these features, the synthesised material presents energy and environmentally efficient solutions for various surface decorative and technical effects in ceramic tile production.