Floors and walls are almost always about us, and though we take them for granted, they contribute much to the atmosphere of a house, office, or any interior. So if you would rather have pleasant surroundings, be choosy about how they look and how they feel and how they keep. Tiles, as the major flooring material, have to be carefully chosen. This where a company like Falcon Tiles comes in. Founded by Capt. Suneer K Hamsa, a Indian national, who has been in the business for a decade. A pilot by profession, Capt. Hamsa chose the strong and graceful bird to represent his company.
Falcon Tiles has a wide product range to meet the needs of all sections of people. Of superior quality as well as cost effective, there are Falcon Tiles for small homes as well as for palatial houses. Falcon tiles are tested for size, tolerance and strength as well as chemical and thermal receptivity. The company's policies and manufacturing methods are such that there is no compromise on quality for which it has a team of well-experienced staff. Mr.P.H.Shaji product and marketing manager who is a law and management graduate having a wide experience in this industry has brought this technology to UAE years back.
Falcon makes two-tone color tiles so that those who desire variety can indulge in their fancies. A combination of colors can add to the aesthetics of the floor or wall. They specialize in semi reflective interlocking paverblocks which has unique features and that sets them apart from the locally manufactured products. The thickness of the paves is generally 60 mm and 80 mm.
Falcon Tiles also sells Duracrete, the tile that becomes better the more they are used. And Duracrete Tiles can be used almost anywhere: staircases, landing places, lobbies, balconies, sit-outs, ramps, car porches, driveways, outside walls, decorative walls, show walls, reception walls, murals, gymnasium halls, swimming pool decks or parking lots. An amazing blend of the aesthetics of natural stone and the strength of concrete, they are strong enough to withstand exterior flooring as well as have the beauty for many interior uses.
Duracrete floor tiles gain the unique quality of looking better with age thanks to its vibrantly pigmented white cement surface, which is used only in the manufacture of Duracrete. The tiles are made of an extremely rich mix of concrete. The pigmented area of each and every Duracrete tile is made of white cement. No many tile makers use white cement, and in fact, predominantly use gray cement to save costs, which certainly tells on their quality. For Duracrete, constant use and regular maintenance give enough friction to leave them "polished", making them "as good as new" (actually, better) as the years pass. You'll then marvel at the natural sheen of vintage Duracrete. There is nothing like using Duracrete to keep improving the aesthetic appeal of driveways, promenades, terraces, atriums, courtyards, porticos, verandahs, passages, lounges, foyers, etc.
As with floors, so with walls. Duracrete is the only solution for a maintenance-free, life-long faades. The brilliance of Duracrete colors is Duracrete tiles are unmatched. The vibrant colours UV stabilized to withstand strong sunlight, Duracrete wall tiles are perfect for all external applications. The furies of nature are something that the tough Duracrete is born to withstand. Sun or rain, rough weather is no enemy of Duracrete. The top quality sealant used on the surface ensures that moss, algae, and fungus do not form on these tiles. The beautiful designs mean that they can an ornament for interiors as well. Compound walls, external walls of high-rise, commercial or residential buildings, hotels, resorts, or farm houses can get nothing better than Duracrete tiles for strength and looks.
Duracrete staircase tiles are available in sets of treads and risers. These tiles with unique anti-skid recess bull-nosing are ready to lay tiles. It does away with messy polishing associated with other kinds of staircase tiles.
Duracrete designs have been developed buy a leading USA-based studio to ensure that the latest, contemporary designs are available. The high-grade, UV stabilized pigments used are also from the world leader in the business, Bayer of Germany. And last but not the least, Duracrete tiles are packaged to ensure minimal damage in transit.
Besides designs, patterns and vibrancy of colour, Duracrete wall tiles have many advantages. For one, Duracrete tiles have uniform thickness, unlike many other brands. Uneven thickness and extra burden on the walls is what poor quality and finish can cause. While Duracrete tiles have consistent color, whatever the shade, others are often not consistent because of the poor pigment quality. The choice of colors, like designs, is also more in the case of Duracrete. The consistency of color holds good for strength, quality and pricing. Duracrete absorbs less water than others such tiles. They also do not need clamps for fixing. Cement glue alone will do. Also, fixing charges are lower.
An instance of Duracrete being constantly tested and proved comes from Bangalore city, India's "Silicon Valley" where all the big names in the IT industry from IBM to Microsoft have their offices. In a showroom on 41 Castle Street, owner R Prem explained why Duracrete was catching on so well in the city. He pointed to a pathway pave with Duracrete tiles. Just beyond his shop, Krsna Inter Alia, the pathway always has high pedestrian traffic. Countless "footfalls" are constantly testing his tiles, both color and strength. What better advertisement can one have?
© Construction World 2006
