FAQs

Atlas Plan was established in 2017, in Fiorano Modenese, in the centre of the Italian ceramic district.

Atlas Plan was created in response to the need to present porcelain stoneware with a use other than the common one (floor and wall tiles), namely furniture.

Atlas Plan is the Atlas Concorde brand that specialises in the creation of large-size ceramic slabs.

Atlas Plan products stand out for their innovative materials and sophisticated style, capable of adding a distinguishing touch to any indoor and outdoor setting.

Atlas Plan offers an extensive range of sizes, thicknesses and ideal finishes for surfaces which require maximum hygiene and hard-wearing resistance, such as kitchen worktops, washbasins, tables, and bathroom vanity top.

- Completeness of the offer

- Innovation and technology

- Design and functionality

Atlas Plan together with Atlas Concorde stand out in the market for their ability to offer a complete all around range and therefore to furnish a room from the floor to the wall covering, up to the furniture in a coordinated way.

One of the cornerstones of Atlas Concorde is the constant pursuit of process and product excellence, which is why it continuously reinvests in innovation and technology and is always careful to combine functionality and design.

Porcelain stoneware is a versatile material that can withstand bending and high breaking loads.

Porcelain stoneware is an ideal material for food contact: the surfaces are highly hygienic and resist high temperatures and sudden thermal changes.

Atlas Plan slabs allow the reproduction of any colour, texture, pattern or textural effect, guaranteeing extraordinary aesthetic versatility.

The chemical-physical stability of porcelain stoneware makes it resistant to chemicals, not prone to colour changes.

Porcelain stoneware impressive surface hardness allows the slab to resist scratching and daily wear.

Porcelain stoneware is an environmentally friendly choice due to its long-lasting and recyclable features.

• Allows products with a high aesthetic appeal to be produced
• Provides rich surface decoration
• Non-absorbent
• Resists high temperatures
• Resists stains
• Suitable for outdoor use
• Resistant to chemicals
• Resistant to scratches
• Retains its original colour over time
• Free of carcinogens and metals in products
• Easy to maintain
• Resists chemicals

Atlas Plan products have the following certifications:

• ISO 17889-1
• ISO 9001 2015
• EPD
• FDES
• PEF
• HPD (Health Product Declaration)
• CAM/ISO 14021
• NSF
• ANTI-SLIP
• Fire resistance
• CERTIFICATIONS FOR EXPORT TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

The topic of sustainable materials is increasingly central to the world of furniture and interior design.

In Atlas Plan, the aesthetic qualities of ceramics are combined with its eco-friendly characteristics.

At the end of its life cycle (which is very long compared to other materials), porcelain stoneware is still what it originally was, i.e. clay, and can therefore be recycled or disposed of safely.

Atlas Plan and Atlas Concorde are committed to environmental protection.

The concrete actions that are implemented are different and we invite you to discover them in the Responsibility section of our website.

It is all-inclusive in its offering.

It offers a complete, all over co-ordinated range with Atlas Concorde, giving the possibility to realise complementary rooms and spaces from floor to wall and furniture.

It is a reliable partner with an international presence.

Atlas Plan is a global partner in international planning and design with outstanding ceramic solutions that are regarded as innovative in style and technology.

It is perfect for any place.

Enhancing the aesthetics, strength and safety of every project, Atlas Plan porcelain stoneware is the ideal material for residential and commercial environments. Indoors and outdoors.

Atlas Plan uses only the highest quality natural raw materials to create the porcelain stoneware used for its slabs. The porcelain stoneware used in the slabs is the result of careful research and selection of the finest materials and a highly qualified production process.

By combining aesthetics, design and consolidated technical know-how, Atlas Plan can create unique ceramic slabs with original and identifying textures and shades.

It is available in three large sizes:

• 162x324 cm (6, 12, 20 mm not rectified)
• 159x324 cm (20 mm not rectified)
• 160x320 cm (6 mm rectified)

162x324 and 159x324 cm sizes are not rectified, feature one single pattern and are designed for the creation of indoor furnishing design elements such as kitchen and bathroom tops, backsplashes, sink tops and integrated sinks, table and desk tops, counters, etc... and outdoor solutions such as ventilated façades.

The size 160x320 cm is rectified and feature extensive graphic variability.

It is ideal for indoor use as floor tiles, wall tiles, interior furnishing elements and for outdoor solutions such as ventilated façades.

The Atlas Plan finishes available are:

• Hammered
• Flamed
• Matte
• Silk
• Satin
• Polished
• Leathered

They are not rectified because the slab, before being installed, has to be processed by a stonemason/fabricator who makes a "finished object" based on a design.

Because the designer/customer is assured of receiving exactly the graphic pattern selected.

In the world of floor tiling, there are many patterns available to enhance the heterogeneity of a floor and avoid the fake effect of seeing tiles that look the same next to each other.

These slabs are not recommended for floor use because Atlas Concorde products coordinated with Atlas Plan are better for flooring.

The weight of an Atlas Plan 162x324 slab depends on its thickness:

• 6 mm thick: 75 kg
• 12 mm thick: 148 kg
• 20 mm thick: 250 kg

It is essential that Atlas Plan slabs are processed by professionals, such as slab fabricators, who have specific machinery for cutting and processing stone and marble with tools dedicated to porcelain stoneware.