Ceramics
Decorations: colors and precious metals
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All the decorations of our stoves have always been handmade, by an expert decorator, with colors or metallic paints, and applied following the frieze of the stove's ceramic or on smooth surfaces, to further enrich the aesthetics of the stove.
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The decorations with color can be performed exclusively on light bases, for example white, cream or celadon, both glossy and opaque: during the second firing, the glaze, with a glass base, melts and acquires its transparency allowing the decoration to emerge and fix on the ceramic surface.
The characteristics of the decorations, colors and design, are agreed with the customer who will be free to choose between our classic proposals or provide his own ideas, further personalizing the product.
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The decorations with metallic paints, of real gold and real platinum in an enamel solution, unlike the color, are applied with "third firing", that is after the enamelling and with a third passage in the kiln.
For an optimal result these decorations are applied only on certain enamels, for example the light base ones, the reds and some blue ones.
During firing, the gold or platinum decoration blends with the enameled surface acquiring its finish: it will be shiny when applied to shiny enamels and, in the same way, it will become opaque when combined with a matte enamel.
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Surfaces that change over time
The surfaces of our products, made of glazed ceramic, smooth, decorated or with friezes, in principle, can have two types of finish, glossy or matte: for the glossy finish we use mixtures with high percentages of glass (crystalline) while for the opaque one, mixtures with opacifying components.
In both cases, what most characterizes them is the "Cracklè" effect, typical of glazed 'refractory' ceramics. This effect, visually similar to micro cracks in the surface, at first sight very evident on the gloss, but absent on the matt finish, derives from a real behavior of the refractory ceramic, which expands when heated and then shrinks during cooling.
This "movement" of the material, imperceptible to the eye, is actually the cause of Cracklè.
In stoves with a glossy finish, this texture is already present at the exit from the cooking oven and will tend to change over time with the use of the stove, becoming more and more dense while, in stoves with matt paint, the surface is initially smooth and without marks and then formed with the transition from hot to cold due to the use of the product.
This is the magic of glazes, and of ceramics, which will change by heating your homes.
Colors, and ceramic becomes unique
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Color is the element that most makes our products special.
Do you want to know why?
Our colors are the result of real recipes, with a combination of individual ingredients, up to 4-5, which determine their characteristics: color, tone, fluidity, finish (glossy or matte) and behavior during cooking, always similar but never the same from one application to another.
Given the handcrafted nature of the blends, it is not possible to define universally valid codes for our colors; we can however affirm that, over the years, we have been able to refine the recipes and obtain a range of colors, different for each collection, which we consider “standard” and therefore stable.
The behavior of the color depends on the quantities but also on the characteristics of the individual ingredients. It often happens that the composition of the single element is changed by the supplier himself and this affects the final aesthetic result. For example, the color may be more or less dense and therefore have a different behavior during cooking, for example sliding differently on the surfaces.
The application of the color is a manual procedure, carried out with a spray gun, and consequently the thickness of the applied paint may slightly change. Even though our know-how of the number of color passes to be applied on the ceramic element is solid, thanks to experience, it is inevitable that small differences can occur, due to a more or less thick or light paint, for example.
So what happens to the stoves? It happens that, when firing the ceramic, the same color will always behave in a similar but never exactly the same way, and each stove will be similar but never identical in detail to another, and therefore unique in its kind!
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Classiche
Collection
Discover Classiche color range
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Dinamiche
Collection
Discover Dinamiche color range
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Stack
Collection
Discover the color range on the Stack site
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Outdoor
Collection
Discover the Foculus color range
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Tradition and modernity: 6 reasons to choose our ceramic stoves
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For over 40 years our stoves have been recognized as products of excellence, examples of tradition and modernity, technology and ancient charm. Safe, certified and efficient, they are made by expert craftsmen with high quality materials, in all their parts. Designed to last and heat in full respect of the environment, they will give your home a unique and comfortable atmosphere.
This is what makes our products unique:
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Classic charm
Our stoves are handmade in accordance with the ancient craftsman tradition of Castellamonte. We have chosen to preserve the ancient techniques of craftsmanship and to create high quality products, adapting them to the renewed needs of a modern existence and to the most stringent European and international regulations on environmental protection.
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Modern in functionality, safety and efficiency
Our stoves have a technological heart that has evolved over time.
The internal technology is designed to optimize the combustion process, with primary air and secondary air and shell and tube heat exchangers that allow high thermal yields (75> 87%) and very low emissions of carbon monoxide and pollutants into the atmosphere. (dusts and organic compounds). This is the result of years of research and experience gained in the field.
The large fireplaces, internally lined with refractory material of our production, allow a considerable load of wood and therefore higher autonomy (about 6-12 hours).
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Excellent materials and workmanship
Our products are made entirely by hand, with high quality materials and worked with the utmost attention to details, in our factory in Castellamonte.
The external body of our stoves is entirely made of enamelled refractory ceramic, highly resistant to thermal dilation, whose surface, while giving heat, never becomes red-hot.
All stages of production, from design and construction to the management of internal parts, are carefully followed by experts and qualified personnel, assisted where necessary by the most modern technology.
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Visual comfort
Our products are equipped with large glass doors that allow continuous control of the flame or embers, depending on the stage of combustion. The self-cleaning of the glass contributes efficiently to this function, ensuring a pleasant view of the flame and creating visual comfort.
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Certifications
All our stoves are CE marked. Since 2007 they have been certified by IMQ Prima Control, which has ascertained their compliance based on the European standard UNI EN 13240 and the most stringent European and international standards for environmental protection (BimSchV2, 15A, EPA).
These certifications concern: the nominal heat output, the emissions of carbon monoxide, dusts and organic compounds and the thermal efficiency. Some models also comply with the requirements of environmental protection laws issued by Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and North America.
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Respect for the environment
Our stoves are 'ecological heat generators' for technological content, product optimization and longevity. They are made with traditional techniques and are equipped with a combustion system that respects the needs of energy saving and low environmental impact, according to the most rigid standards.
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