Klinker is a material of ceramic origin, very similar to brick, which is obtained following a firing process at very high temperatures, we speak of around 1250 °C.
Such high temperatures almost lead to a vitrification of the material, making it particularly dense and resistant, certainly more so than a classic brick.
Also from a mechanical point of view, klinker tiles have an extremely hard and non-hygroscopic surface, which makes it perfect for laying in environments exposed to the weather or perpetually wet, such as the edges or interiors of swimming pools.
A mainly aesthetic precaution is to mix the tiles before laying. This operation must be done to avoid excessive unevenness between one portion of the floor and another, due to the difference in tone between the various pieces and formats, caused by firing at high temperature.
To obtain a uniform mix, several boxes must be taken from different pallets at the same time and then continue by taking tiles from different boxes at the same time. The greater the number of boxes used at the same time, the better the final colour yield will be.
