Porcelain Tiles Mimic Shou Sugi Ban

Italian tile manufacturer Casalgrande Padana have created a wonderful porcelain plank tile that mimics the look of the centuries-old Japanese technique of Shou Sugi Ban, which means burnt cedar beam in Japanese. Originating in the 1700s, the method where cedar planks are charred and then sealed with natural oils, making them a unique material for building, is also known as Yakisugi.

 

 And Casalgranda Padana captures the rusticity and marvelous darkened wood grain in a porcelain tile. Available in 9mm thickness, the planks are made in a single standard size of 8" x 48".

The planks come in six different colorways but the ones that look most realistic are black and brown...

I can see some great uses for this product, adding warmth and an organic sense to any space whether on a floor or wall!

Happy designing!