La Pietra Compattata is a one-of-a-kind, stone-look surfacing that represents the new frontier of sustainable tile. Made of a selection of natural raw materials recovered from the stone cutting process, the tiles meet strict criteria for green building including heat island reduction, recycled materials and packaging, and low-emitting materials.

After the raw materials including quartz, granite, and porphyry are crushed into a stone powder mixture, they are cold-pressed with cement binding into a uniquely textured, low-embodied energy, compact surfacing. The tiles are made in Italy of 60% recycled content through an environmentally friendly process that uses recycled water, manufacturing waste, and a simple drying process that eliminates CO2 emissions for cleaner air.

The collection comes in tumbled and matte finishes and an incredible range of sizes and shapes with color options ranging from neutral to vividly bright hues. Through the use of natural materials, the tile promotes wellness by creating a calming, grounded effect that helps connect the natural world to the built environment, a key component of biophilic design. As it can be used both and outdoors, it also enables designers to execute seamless integrated design concepts.

Frostproof, slip-resistant, salt-resistant, and high-compression resistant, the easy-to-clean surfacing is suitable for exterior cladding and pavers, interior walls and floors, wet areas, and areas with high commercial traffic.