Water landscape

An oasis of peace and tranquillity, with breathtaking gardens and private nooks nestled in lush greenery, perfect for recreating the atmosphere of a seaside vacation outdoors. But also a space for socialising with friends and family. The pool is unquestionably an iconic feature: a large outdoor basin that increasingly serves as a sort of outdoor living room. Meticulously designed and crafted with high-performance materials that are made to withstand the elements, in-ground pools can be made with porcelain stoneware, a material that caters to the technical and environmental needs of such a complex and aesthetically valuable architectural project.

First of all, porcelain stoneware is an inert and extremely compact material, which means that it does not absorb water and is not vulnerable to mould or bacteria. Second of all, it is available in finishes designed specifically to improve grip. Finally, porcelain stoneware is a durable material whose aesthetic appearance remains unaltered over time. When it comes to style, there are many options to choose from, all capable of adapting to various tastes: stone and cement look, with their uniquely distinctive appearance, enhance the most diverse environments, from minimalist outdoor spaces to classic countryside atmospheres.

Cotto d’Este porcelain stoneware offers all the characteristics that make it possible to create even the most challenging projects. For example, its ultra-thin Kerlite slabs are perfect for interior cladding: quick to install and extraordinarily practical, they are available in thicknesses of 3.5, 5.5, or 6.5 mm and are highly durable thanks to their fibreglass reinforcement. Versatile and easy-to-use, they are particularly resistant to rapid changes in temperature, sunlight, and chemical products.

Meanwhile, its thicker solutions (14 mm and 20 mm) are particularly well-suited to the areas that surround the pool. In fact, they are extraordinarily flat, thanks to their thickness and the slow firing process, and are also extremely versatile. When choosing the right surfaces for the area around the pool, it is necessary to evaluate not only their aesthetics, but also their safety, in particular their slip-resistance, or rather the ability of the flooring to guarantee traction in wet conditions and even in the presence of stagnant water.

Thanks to its wide range of options and enormous variety of formats, the Cotto d’Este catalogue offers a wealth of aesthetic and technological solutions. Furthermore, many collections are available in multiple finishes, making it possible to coordinate an entire project by choosing Kerlite for the pool and porcelain stoneware (14 mm or 20 mm) for the poolside, for a striking total look!

Cotto d’Este’s unmistakable style for villas and pools around the world.